Netherlands vs United Kingdom
Both are demanding regulated markets taxed on GGR. The Netherlands (KSA), open since 2021, taxes GGR at 37.8% from January 2026, bans untargeted advertising and runs the CRUKS self-exclusion register. The UK taxes online gaming at 40% of GGR from April 2026 under a point-of-consumption licence, with GAMSTOP, stake limits and affordability checks.
Key differences
- Tax: Netherlands 37.8% of GGR plus a levy of around 1.95%; UK 40% of GGR from April 2026.
- Advertising: the Netherlands bans untargeted advertising; the UK allows advertising within its rules.
- Self-exclusion: CRUKS in the Netherlands, GAMSTOP in the UK.
The Netherlands suits operators targeting Dutch players under a high GGR tax and advertising ban.
Full Netherlands profile →The UK is required to serve Great Britain, at a comparable GGR duty with more advertising latitude.
Full United Kingdom profile →Common questions
How is online gambling taxed in Netherlands compared with United Kingdom?
Netherlands: 37.8% of GGR (kansspelbelasting), in force since 1 January 2026 (base: GGR). United Kingdom: 40% Remote Gaming Duty (from 1 April 2026; previously 21%) (base: Gross gambling yield / gross gaming profits (stakes received minus winnings paid)).
Who regulates online gambling in Netherlands and United Kingdom?
Netherlands is regulated by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA); United Kingdom by Gambling Commission (UKGC).
Which has the longer licence term, Netherlands or United Kingdom?
Netherlands: Up to 5 years. United Kingdom: Open-ended (no fixed term; annual fees payable).
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Figures drawn from the Netherlands and United Kingdom profiles · verified 2026-08-08
Not legal or tax advice. This is a neutral teaching comparison; confirm every figure against the primary regulator (Kansspelautoriteit; Gambling Commission) before relying on it. 18+.