Key points:
- The Netherlands Gambling Authority’s latest report shows a decrease in gambling losses following the introduction of responsible gaming measures in October 2024
- The illegal gambling market has seen a increase in the amount of money circulating, even as most players choose legal providers
A new monitoring report, published by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA), reveals that the responsible gaming measures implemented in October 2024 have led to a reduction in losses among players.
These responsible gaming measures, including deposit limits, has resulted in 1.2% of players losing over €1,000 per month in the second half of 2024.
The report shows that the gross gaming result (GSR) for 2024 reached €1.47bn ($1.67bn), reflecting a 6% growth from the previous year. However, the amount of money circulating in the illegal gambling market has increased, with illegal parties now accounting for 50% of total gambling expenditure.
In the past six months, the average number of accounts played per month increased by €90,000, with a rise in new accounts potentially linked to the recent introduction of safer gaming measures. While the majority of Dutch players still opt to gamble with legal providers, 91% of players are registered with legal platforms.
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The report also focuses on young adults, aged 18 to 23, who account for a disproportionate share of gambling losses. Despite their lower average monthly losses of €48, this group accounts for 11% of the total gambling losses, higher than their 9% share of the adult population.
The rise in new accounts aligns with the KSA's crackdown on autoplay and stricter gambling rules. Recent data shows fewer players setting high deposit limits and a decrease in average losses.
