The Kansspelautoriteit


The Kansspelautoriteit was established on 1 April 2012.  We are an independent administrative body and the supervisor and regulator of gambling services in the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. We are funded by the industry through gambling levies. The Kansspelautoriteit is governed by the Board of Directors.

The Minister for Legal Protection bears the political responsibility for gambling policy in the Netherlands.

Information about the organisation

We are an independent administrative body. The Board of Directors of the Kansspelautoriteit bears final responsibility for all decisions. Read more about our management and the internal organisation.

Mission and strategy

The Ksa is neither for nor against gambling. We think it is important that gambling is safe and fair. Hence our mission: Playing Safely. We strive to create a world where gambling services are reliable, operators are transparent and players are protected.

International collaboration

The Kansspelautoriteit engages in various forms of international collaboration. Despite the regulation of the gambling industry lies on a national level, international collaboration is important for the Kansspelautoriteit.

Safe (online) gambling

To minimise the risks when gambling, only play with licensed operators. Do you want to participate in gambling, for example in a lottery or a betting game? This can be risky. Make sure the game remains fun and doesn’t get out of hand.

Register of licensees

Would you like to gamble online but minimise your risk? Check the gambling register before registering at an operator. Search the company name, website, app or licence number to verify whether we issued a license.