Dutch gambling authority flags player protection risks from tax hike

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) is worried about the impact of the recent gambling tax increase in the Netherlands. Since January 2025, the tax on gambling company profits went up from 30.5% to 34.2%, with another rise to 37.8% planned for 2026.

However, a report from August 2025 shows that gambling revenue dropped significantly in the first half of the year. Online slot games saw a 29% fall in bets, and land-based casinos lost 9% of their locations in just the first quarter.