Gambling age and rules in Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The minimum age is 18 for casinos, lotteries, sports betting and online gambling. Online gambling needs a licence from the Kansspelautoriteit.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | Casino licence holders may not admit anyone under 18 to the casino. [1] |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | Participants under 18 may not be admitted to the State Lottery, the instant lottery or the Lotto. [1] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | Participants under 18 may not be admitted to sports betting. [1] |
| Online gamblingGambling | Online gambling is legal only with a licence. Offering games of chance without one is prohibited. Licence holders may register a player only if the person is 18 or older and not on the CRUKS register. [1] |
| Gambling regulatorGambling | The Kansspelautoriteit (Netherlands Gambling Authority), headed by a board of directors, grants licences and keeps the exclusion register. [1] |
Sources
- Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl): Wet op de kansspelen (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.