Dutch casinos record lower revenue while national market remains stable

Land-based gambling operators in the Netherlands posted further declines in 2024, with casino revenue falling 5.5% to €1.30 billion ($1.50 billion) and arcade machine positions dropping 15%, contrasting with steady overall market revenue of €4.3 billion ($4.95 billion).

Data from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) showed that land-based casinos accounted for 30% of total regulated gambling revenue. Within the segment, physical slot machines generated €654.4 million ($752.6 million), down 5.4% from the previous year. Slot machines installed inside Holland Casino venues moved in the opposite direction, recording a 0.5% increase to €396.1 million ($455.5 million). Table game revenue reached €247.6 million ($284.7 million), a 9.3% decline.

The KSA also noted changes in player positions. Arcade machines fell to 20,997, a 15% reduction. Holland Casino positions slipped 0.3% to 6,233. Machines placed in “catering” locations grew 17.35% to 7,992.

Average player losses in land-based gambling were €197 ($226.6), slightly lower than €198 in 2023.

Online, sports betting, and lottery results

Online casino revenue slipped 1.1% but represented 26% of the 2024 market. Average online player loss reached €101 ($116.2), up from €99 in 2023.

Sports betting posted increases in both channels. Online sports betting revenue reached €352.6 million ($405.5 million), up 17.7%, while land-based betting generated €77.1 million ($88.7 million), up 27.4%. Horse racing delivered €3.9 million ($4.5 million) of the online total and €1.6 million ($1.84 million) in additional online activity.

Lotteries remained the largest revenue source, recording €1.5 billion ($1.73 billion) in 2024 and accounting for 34% of the market. Lottery turnover rose 4.2% to €2.43 billion ($2.80 billion).

Tax contributions and policy changes

Total gambling tax collected reached €1.03 billion ($1.18 billion). Land-based casinos generated €396.1 million ($455.5 million) in tax revenue. Online casino activity followed with €342 million ($393.3 million). Lotteries contributed €156.3 million ($179.7 million). Online sports betting delivered €107.5 million ($123.6 million), and land-based betting accounted for €23.4 million ($26.9 million).

The current tax environment is set to shift further. Operators will face a 34.2% rate beginning January 2025, followed by an increase to 37.8% on January 1, 2026.

The combined figures show a declining land-based segment alongside stable regulated market revenue for the year.