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Illegal Dutch Gambling Surpasses Legal Spending for First Time

10/15/2025

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Illegal online gambling spending in the Netherlands exceeded legal gambling for the first time since 2021, at €617 million versus €600 million.
The Dutch gambling authority, KSA, says raising the high-risk gambling age to 21 lowered losses per player but increased unregulated-site appeal.
Active gambling accounts rose to 1.29 million, with 18–24-year-olds comprising 23%.
KSA warned the growing illegal market endangers player safety.

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Illegal online gambling spending in the Netherlands exceeded legal gambling for the first time since 2021, at €617 million versus €600 million.
The Dutch gambling authority, KSA, says raising the high-risk gambling age to 21 lowered losses per player but increased unregulated-site appeal.
Active gambling accounts rose to 1.29 million, with 18–24-year-olds comprising 23%.
KSA warned the growing illegal market endangers player safety.