The latest market scan from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) shows total gambling revenue holding at €4.3bn year over year. While the headline figure suggests stability, the underlying performance reveals a sector undergoing significant structural change. Land-based casinos, historically the core of the Dutch gambling ecosystem, saw revenue fall 5.5 percent to €1.30bn, extending a multi-year trend of sluggish recovery. Corrected KSA figures indicate that earlier signs of rebound were overstated, and the market’s return to pre-pandemic levels remains subdued.
Slot machine revenue presented a mixed picture, with physical slot income dropping 5.4 percent overall, while machines located within Holland Casino venues posted marginal growth. Arcades experienced a sharp contraction in gaming positions, while restaurants and bars increased machine counts, suggesting gradual shifts in player distribution. Table game revenue also declined, falling 9.3 percent to €247.6m.
Lotteries continued their long-standing dominance, generating €2.42bn in revenue and accounting for 34 percent of the total market. Digital activity offered a more nuanced view, with online casino GDP decreasing by 1.1 percent, while sports betting delivered robust growth, rising 17.7 percent for online operators and 27.4 percent for land-based outlets.
Gambling tax revenue remained steady at €1.03bn, but early indicators in 2025 point to downward pressure due to new player deposit limits and increased tax rates. With an additional tax rise to 37.8 percent planned for 2026, regulatory changes are expected to further influence operator performance and player behaviour.
As the Dutch market transitions from expansion to maturity, the coming years will define how effectively the sector adapts to new regulatory, economic and consumer realities.
