In 2024, the gambling market in the Netherlands is quite interesting. Despite the decline in revenue from physical casinos, the total gambling revenue remains the same as last year, at around 4.3 billion euros. According to data from the national regulatory authority KSA, this includes various forms of online and offline gambling, such as casinos, sports betting, and lotteries. Physical casinos have been struggling since the pandemic, with revenue down 5.5% to 1.3 billion euros, but still accounting for 30% of the entire market. Lotteries, on the other hand, performed well, with the highest revenue reaching 1.5 billion euros, an increase of 3%. Online casinos saw a slight decrease in revenue by 1.1%, but sports betting saw significant growth, with online increasing by 17.7% and offline by 27.4%. In terms of taxes, more than 1.03 billion euros were collected throughout the year, with physical casinos still being the major taxpayers. In the future, the tax rate will be increased to 37.8% by 2026.
Overall Revenue Overview
The total gambling revenue was stable at 4.3 billion euros compared to 2023. Revenue from physical casinos fell by 5.5% to 1.3 billion euros, but lottery revenue grew by 3% to 1.5 billion euros, taking the lead. Online casino revenue slightly decreased by 1.1%, while sports betting showed significant growth.
Performance in Segmented Areas
Revenue from physical slot machines fell by 5.4% to 654.4 million euros, but slot machines inside casinos slightly increased by 0.5%. Table game revenue fell by 9.3%. In terms of player numbers, arcades decreased by 15%, casinos by 0.3%, however, the number of slot machines in dining venues increased by 17.35%. In the online segment, sports betting revenue reached 352.6 million euros, showing significant growth.
Tax Revenue and Future Trends
The total tax revenue exceeded 1.03 billion euros, with physical casinos contributing the most at 396.1 million euros. Online casino tax revenue increased by 2.2% to 342 million euros. The future tax rate will increase from 34.2% in 2025 to 37.8% in 2026, posing a challenge for operators.
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