Dutch online gambling license – application procedure update

This blog explains the license application procedure to the Netherlands Gaming Authority (Ksa) and provides information on games permitted under the Dutch Distance Gambling Act. The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) is the authority that processes applications for online gaming licenses under the Distance Gambling Act (Koa). Applications must be made in Dutch.

Four remote games of chance will be allowed in the Netherlands:

a. Casino games in which players play against licensees;

b. Casino games in which players play against each other;

c. Betting on events during sporting events or on the outcome of sporting events;

d. Betting on the outcome of horse and harness races.

For lotteries, the existing application procedure is available. Foreign lotteries that are eligible to host lotteries in the Netherlands can obtain a Dutch license on an equal footing with Dutch licensees and can use the Internet as a sales channel.

Method of application for Dutch remote gaming licences

Applications are submitted in Dutch and in digital form. The application costs approximately 45, 000 euros. This amount is not refundable if a license is not granted. Applications will only be processed if the application is complete, the applicant's identity is clear and payment has been made. In some cases, the applicant may be asked to upload supporting documents. Note: Please keep the information as concise as possible. See also requirements for foreign applicants here.

The KSA license application form has seven parts ("modules"). The main points for each part are as follows:

Part A - General information

This part asks for the type of chance game for which you are applying for a license. You are also asked about the legal structure of the applicant, whether it is listed on the stock market, and your contact details and address.

Part B - Integrity

This part deals with the integrity of the applicant, the applicant's management staff and the applicant's contacts. The applicant is examined within the framework of the Act on Promotion of Integrity Assessment by Public Administrations (Bibob). The Bibob examination examines whether the applicant has a criminal record. This part requests information, among other things, on assets, liabilities, involvement in other companies, group structure and organizational chart. More information on the due diligence procedure in the Netherlands can be found here.

Part C - Expertise

In this part, the applicant must prove that the policy R standing person and executive officer have sufficient expertise. HR and training policies are discussed here.

Part D-Finance

This part deals with the finance management of the applicant. How is the player's funding protected? How is the continuity of the company guaranteed? From this point of view, a financial guarantee of 830, 000 euros is also required. This is to pay taxes, gambling commissions, and possible fines.

Part E-Consumer Protection

This part covers marketing and advertising, information and education, complaint processing, preventing addiction, and identification of players. Regarding all of these themes, the applicant corrects the applicant's policy, how these processes are being monitored, what is being done from the perspective of risk management, and how they are in the future. It is required to provide insights to prevent it.

Part F-Business Process

This part is

-What kind of inspections are available for games and IT systems;

-Which business process is outsourced and how it is being monitored;

-When sports betting is provided) How to detect the possibility of matchfix;

-Shinicality of employees

-The payment method method

-How to implement the check in the framework of the Money Laundering Prevention Act (WWFT) and the sanctions.

Like Part E, the following applies: for all of these items, the applicant's policy, how these processes are being monitored, and what is being done from the perspective of risk management, In addition, it is required to provide instructions on how any error will be corrected and will be prevented in the future.

Part G-Digital Communication

The two topics handled in this part are central registration gambling excluded games (CRUKS) and management databases (CDBs). The applicant must prove that it can be connected to a digital cruks system. The applicant also must prove that digital connection is possible between the applicant and KSA for the purpose of CDB, which allows KSA to access the applicant data. The technical conditions of Slux and CDB are found at least three months before submitting the application form.

Remote game license, which game is allowed (from a Cabinet Order on Remote Games)

Translated a relative article on a Cabinet Order on Remote Games. A part of the explanation attached to the text was translated.

1. Approval is given to the following remote tissue:
2. a. Casino games in which players play against licensees;
3. b. Casino games in which players play against each other;
4. c. Betting on events during sporting events or on the outcome of sporting events;
5. d. Stitchting Nederlandse Draf EN Rensport, or an organization equivalent to the same domestic or international, comprehensive organization, or under its support. Bet on horse racing and harness racing results.
6. The remote tissue of the lottery shall not be approved.
7. Further rules shall be determined for the accidental games and their organizational methods mentioned in the order of the Minister of Japan, mentioned in Paragraph 1. Furthermore, in each case
8. a. Further requirements that the coincident games mentioned in Paragraph 1 and their organizations should be satisfied.
9. b. A designated method that does not organize an accidental game.
10. The rules in paragraph (3) can determine more detailed rules regarding the chance games described in Paragraph 2.
11. Explanation of Article 2. 1: Details of games recognized by the Netherlands Remote Gambling Law
12. This article, especially, stipulates which accidental games can be organized remotely and can organize which games cannot be organized.
13. Licensee organizes its business operation (gaming system) based on Article 31H, Paragraph 1 (WOK), which is responsible, reliable, verified and verified. I have to do it. Since the remote gambling and fac e-t o-face gambling have a close correlation, this article of the remote gambling regulations also includes the technical and operation requirements of the gambling system.
14. Paragraph 1 < SPAN> Approval is given to the following remote tissue:
15. A. Casino game where players play Licensee;
16. a. Casino games in which players play against licensees;
17. b. Casino games in which players play against each other;
18. d. Stitchting Nederlandse Draf EN Rensport, or an organization equivalent to the same domestic or international, comprehensive organization, or under its support. Bet on horse racing and harness racing results.
19. The remote tissue of the lottery shall not be approved.

Casino games for the Dutch market

Further rules shall be determined for the accidental games and their organizational methods mentioned in the order of the Minister of Japan, mentioned in Paragraph 1. Furthermore, in each case

a. Further requirements that the coincident games mentioned in Paragraph 1 and their organizations should be satisfied.

b. A designated method that does not organize an accidental game.

The rules in paragraph (3) can determine more detailed rules regarding the chance games described in Paragraph 2.

Sports betting in the Netherlands

Explanation of Article 2. 1: Details of games recognized by the Netherlands Remote Gambling Law

Exchange betting

This article, especially, stipulates which accidental games can be organized remotely and can organize which games cannot be organized.

Spread betting

Licensee organizes its business operation (gaming system) based on Article 31H, Paragraph 1 (WOK), which is responsible, reliable, verified and verified. I have to do it. Since the remote gambling and fac e-t o-face gambling have a close correlation, this article of the remote gambling regulations also includes the technical and operation requirements of the gambling system.

Online Games that are not allowed in the Netherlands

Paragraph 1 Certification is given to the following remote tissue:

Horse racing

A. Casino game where players play Licensee;

b. Casino game where players play each other;

Virtual sports, fantasy sports and e-sports

c. Bet on the results of events or sports events during sporting events.

d. Stitchting Nederlandse Draf EN Rensport, or an organization equivalent to the same domestic or international, comprehensive organization, or under its support. Bet on horse racing and harness racing results.

The remote tissue of the lottery shall not be approved.

Further rules shall be determined for the accidental games and their organizational methods mentioned in the order of the Minister of Japan, mentioned in Paragraph 1. Furthermore, in each case

a. Further requirements that the coincident games mentioned in Paragraph 1 and their organizations should be satisfied.

b. A designated method that does not organize an accidental game.

1. The rules in paragraph (3) can determine more detailed rules regarding the chance games described in Paragraph 2.
2. Explanation of Article 2. 1: Details of games recognized by the Netherlands Remote Gambling Law
3. This article, especially, stipulates which accidental games can be organized remotely and can organize which games cannot be organized.
4. Licensee organizes its business operation (gaming system) based on Article 31H, Paragraph 1 (WOK), which is responsible, reliable, verified and verified. I have to do it. Since the remote gambling and fac e-t o-face gambling have a close correlation, this article of the remote gambling regulations also includes the technical and operation requirements of the gambling system.
5. Paragraph 1
6. The range of games of chance that can be organized remotely is very wide, diverse and constantly changing. It is impossible to create uniform rules for each game of chance and maintain them in line with the development of practice. The regulation of licensed games of chance is therefore based on the characteristics of the games of chance and the associated risks for a responsible, reliable and verifiable organization. Four types of games of chance are distinguished:
7. a. casino games in which players play against licensees;
8. b. casino games in which players play against each other
9. c. sports betting
10. d. betting on the outcome of horse and harness races.
11. In addition to games of chance organized as classic table games casinos, casino games also include slot machine games organized remotely. It is important that at least the popular casino games (including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, sic bo, money wheel, poker, 50-ball, 70-ball and 90-ball bingo) and remote slot machine games are offered. It is impossible to predict what games of chance will be developed in the future and what games will be in high demand. It is important to have flexibility in how the supply of games is regulated so that licensees can deploy an adequate supply. This allows them to adapt their supply to changes in the demand of Dutch players.
12. Casino games in which players play against licensees (jeux de contrepartie) include almost all games currently played in Dutch casinos: casino table games (poker is an important exception) and games of chance played on slot machines. The determination of the odds is almost entirely controlled by random generators. Games of chance have no inherent elements that slow down the pace of play, such as interaction between players or waiting for sports results, so the speed of the game is a risk for this category.
13. Casino games played against each other (jeux de cercle) include most forms of poker and 75-ball, 80-ball and 90-ball bingo formats. The role of the licensee is purely facilitative. Probability determination is controlled by random generators, differences in player skill and group dynamics between players. This category of games of chance also involves risks such as cooperation between different players that reduces the chances of other players winning, money laundering through transactions between players and self-overestimation on the part of players that (allegedly) influence the outcome of games of chance.
14. In accordance with the Dutch Media Act 2008, a sports competition is defined in article 1. 1 as a competition organised by or held under the auspices of a national sports organisation recognised by the NOC*NSF and its affiliates, or of a comparable international sports organisation, whether or not an affiliated organisation, or of any other sports competition designated as a sport by the NOC*NSF.
15. In practice, sports betting is organised in different ways. For example, fixed odds betting, pool betting, betting exchange, spread betting, etc. In fixed odds betting, the provider itself determines the odds (ratings) for fixed odds bets and allows players to place their bets. The rating determines the amount that will be paid if the player places the bet and wins. The bookmaker sets the fixed odds before the match. Such bets are currently offered in the form of toto in the Netherlands.
16. In exchange betting, the provider offers a marketplace comparable to a stock exchange where buyers and sellers can trade with each other. Exchange betting providers do not decide the prices themselves, it is left to the supply and demand on the relevant exchange market. For each bet that players place with each other, the provider receives a commission. In pool betting, the provider collects all the bets on a sporting event. The provider receives a percentage of this. The remainder becomes the total pot that is paid to the winners.
17. With spread betting, players are exposed to the risk of losing an amount higher than their stake because ratings are not set before participation and odds are not determined until the end of the game. As a result, players’ financial risk is unpredictable.
18. Many chance games must not be organized. This is especially applied to casino games and sports beds (spread beds), which is organized in a way that could be more than the amount of money actually bet. (A (sports) bet is also prohibited for games that are unacceptable to the risk of operation. The feature of sports betting is that the result of a coincidence is not determined by an accidental device, but the result of the sports game. Or the risk is determined by the event of sports, as long as the betting (including the 80 0-match) of the betting (including the matchmaker), the betting arranged by the player. There is money laundering.
19. Horse racing and harness races are treated separately because they are not sports competition defined in Article 1, Paragraph 1 of this decision. The risk includes the operation of the match result. Beds for this kind of match are allowed to be organized by the Netherlands Horse Racing Association (NDR) or as equivalent to the domestic or international organization (whether or not the umbrella). In horse racing and harness racing, you can bet only on the results.
20. Based on the license for organizing remote gambling, in principle, all casino games (players play a license holder or play with players), all sports beds, and trot racing in remote areas All bets can be organized. This assumes that these chance games and their organizational methods meet the requirements included in the rules of the main government and remote chance game. < SPAN> Many chance games must not be organized. This is especially applied to casino games and sports beds (spread beds), which is organized in a way that could be more than the amount of money actually bet. (A (sports) bet is also prohibited for games that are unacceptable to the risk of operation. The feature of sports betting is that the result of a coincidence is not determined by an accidental device, but the result of the sports game. Or the risk is determined by sports games, as long as the betting (including the 80 0-match) of the betting (including the matchmaker), the betting (pierced) is arranged. There is money laundering.
21. Horse racing and harness races are treated separately because they are not sports competition defined in Article 1, Paragraph 1 of this decision. The risk includes the operation of the match result. Beds for this kind of match are allowed to be organized by the Netherlands Horse Racing Association (NDR) or as equivalent to the domestic or international organization (whether or not the umbrella). In horse racing and harness racing, you can bet only on the results.
22. Based on the license for organizing remote gambling, in principle, all casino games (players play a license holder or play with players), all sports beds, and trot racing in remote areas All bets can be organized. This assumes that these chance games and their organizational methods meet the requirements included in the rules of the main government and remote chance game. Many chance games must not be organized. This is especially applied to casino games and sports beds (spread beds), which is organized in a way that could be more than the amount of money actually bet. (A (sports) bet is also prohibited for games that are unacceptable to the risk of operation. The feature of sports betting is that the result of a coincidence is not determined by an accidental device, but the result of the sports game. Or the risk is determined by the event of sports, as long as the betting (including the 80 0-match) of the betting (including the matchmaker), the betting arranged by the player. There is money laundering.

Section 6 of the Decree – The game system

Horse racing and harness races are treated separately because they are not sports competition defined in Article 1, Paragraph 1 of this decision. The risk includes the operation of the match result. Beds for this kind of match are allowed to be organized by the Netherlands Horse Racing Association (NDR) or as equivalent to the domestic or international organization (whether or not the umbrella). In horse racing and harness racing, you can bet only on the results.

Based on the license for organizing remote gambling, in principle, all casino games (players play a license holder or play with players), all sports beds, and trot racing in remote areas All bets can be organized. This assumes that these chance games and their organizational methods meet the requirements included in the rules of the main government and remote chance game.

In paragraph 1, it is possible to regard virtual sports, fantasy sports, and e-sports as a game in paragraph 1, meet related technical and operation requirements, and in the views of Games of Change Authority. , Organized in a responsible, reliable, verified way, and as long as it is organized in accordance with Safegard (Article 4. 7 to 4. 9) for unauthorized operation of sports competitions, it is eliminated. do not have. In principle, betting for e-sports competitions is immediately approved if such e-sports match the definition of sports competitions in Article 1. 1 of the main government. Therefore, it must be organized or supported by a domestic sports organization approved by NOC*NSF and its related organizations, or by the same international sports organization. But this does not apply (yet).

Fantasy sports beds are considered a sports bed, and based on sports competitions (elements) that comply with the definition of sports competitions, they are organized in compliance with safe guards (Article 4. 7 to 4. 9) for fraudulent operation of sports competitions. It is permitted as much as possible. Virtual sports, which are determined by the random number generator, are considered a casino game, and the theoretical betting is allowed.

Article 2. 1 LID 2 & amp; 3-Dutch Lotto Lott o-Efforts for Foreign Lot Providers < SPAN> Clause 1, Birtal Sports, Fantasy Sports, and Betting for E-Sports It can be regarded as a game described in the section, meets related technical and operation requirements, is organized in a responsible, trusted, verified way in the view of Games of Change Authority, and as long as it is It is not excluded as long as it is organized in compliance with the safe guard (Article 4. 7 to 4. 9) in the illegal operation. In principle, betting for e-sports competitions is immediately approved if such e-sports match the definition of sports competitions in Article 1. 1 of the main government. Therefore, it must be organized or supported by a domestic sports organization approved by NOC*NSF and its related organizations, or by the same international sports organization. But this does not apply (yet).

Fantasy sports beds are considered a sports bed, and based on sports competitions (elements) that comply with the definition of sports competitions, they are organized in compliance with safe guards (Article 4. 7 to 4. 9) for fraudulent operation of sports competitions. It is permitted as much as possible. Virtual sports, which are determined by the random number generator, are considered a casino game, and the theoretical betting is allowed.

1. Article 2. 1 LID 2 & amp; 3-Dutch Lotus Lotus Lott o-Foreign Lotto Providers In paragraph 1, it is called Virtual Sports, Fantasy Sports, and Esports in Paragraph 1 It can be regarded as a game, meets related technical and operation requirements, is organized in a responsible, trusted, verified way in the view of Games of Change Authority. It is not to be excluded as long as it is organized in compliance with Safegard (Article 4. 7 to 4. 9). In principle, betting for e-sports competitions is immediately approved if such e-sports match the definition of sports competitions in Article 1. 1 of the main government. Therefore, it must be organized or supported by a domestic sports organization approved by NOC*NSF and its related organizations, or by the same international sports organization. But this does not apply (yet).
2. Fantasy sports beds are considered a sports bed, and based on sports competitions (elements) that comply with the definition of sports competitions, they are organized in compliance with safe guards (Article 4. 7 to 4. 9) for fraudulent operation of sports competitions. It is permitted as much as possible. Virtual sports, which are determined by the random number generator, are considered a casino game, and the theoretical betting is allowed.
3. ARTICLE 2. 1 LID 2 & amp; 3-License for Lotto in the Netherland s-equal opportunity for foreign Lot Providers
4. In accordance with Paragraph 2, the lottery is clearly excluded from a chance game that can be provided in a remote location. The regulation of accidental games in remote areas will allow you to hold more risky casino games and sports beds in remote areas with considerable demand under strict conditions and strict protection measures. It is the purpose. It is not intended to organize a lottery product with a very low risk. Article 31, paragraph 2 of the lottery law stipulates that the sales of lottery accepted in the Netherlands based on the lottery method through the Internet is not regulated by the title VB (remote gambling) of the law. Foreign lotteries that meet the conditions for organizing lottery in the Netherlands can be a Dutch license in an equal footing to the Dutch license, and the Internet can be used as a sales channel. In order to make a complete strategy, paragraph 2 is related to the lottery of all forms, and the walk 3, paragraph 8, 14a, 15 (4), 27a (2), (3), (3). It should be noted that only lottery products currently provided based on the license are not related. In accordance with Paragraph 4, the remote chance game rules stipulate rules for distinguishing lottery products in the rapidly changing gaming market from other chance games.
5. Article 2. 2 Approval is given within five years.
6. Article 4. 7-Proper measures
7. Without losing Article 4. 5 and 4. 6, Licensee confirms that the following bets are organized, and the effective policy of the organization maintains the perfection of the relevant betting match. It shall be confirmed that it is formulated, applied, and maintained.
8. In any case, Licensei is in the field of sports integrity, at least in the field of competitions, sports organizers, sports organizations, domestic platforms for matchfixing, and international partnerships of competition organizers and gaming providers. Along with related organizations, appropriate measures shall be taken for cooperation and information exchange to prevent and identify the unauthorized operation of the competition.
9. Licensei also must take appropriate measures to prevent conflicts of interest and insider information. In any case, these measures shall be to prevent them:

Execution of game system inspection

1. a. To misuse financial and economic relationships with sports organizations, athletes, athletes, sports women, and competition organizers;
2. b. To be involved in the setting of betting odds for the match of the match.
3. c. The person involved in the game or the tissue of the bed should participate in the bet to the sponsored match.
4. For paragraph 1 to 3, further rules may be determined by the Minister of Japan.
5. Article 4. 8 Evaluation and analysis of games by provider
6. Prior to betting operations, Licensee, which hosts betting operations, shall appropriately identify, analyze, and evaluate the risks of the questions in questions::

On advertising of remote gambling in the Netherlands

a. How much is the result of the game related to the sports competition;

b. To the extent that the relevant athletes and sports women are paid a timely and sufficient reward;

Assistance in the Dutch remote gambling licence application procedure

c. The degree of objective news of the game;

Dutch Gambling Update: Further details and possible delay of Dutch Online Gambling Bill

d. How much is the safeguard for illegal operations in the organization of the tournament?

e. Inside and external signals that show risks of the integrity of affected competitions. Prior to the bet, Licensee shall notify the relevant competition organizer and the related sports organizations in any case about the nature of the product that organizes the bet. After the bed and after the bed, at least, at least, the risk of the integrity of the competition that is involved in the competition should be appropriately identified, analyzed, and evaluated. Index mentioned in the first paragraph of a. b. The number of bets bet in the match. c. Bet amount for that match.

If an unusual fact or situation shows that the risk of unauthorized operations in the game is increasing, the authorized holder will take appropriate measures and the Steering Committee and the Main Office. Shall be reported. The organizer of the competition and the sports organizations involved are informed of the facts, situations, and measures to be taken without delay.

The sales approval must always be able to explain the method implemented in the preceding paragraph.

With regard to paragraphs 1 to 4, further rules may be laid down by order of the Minister. Matches and competitions may be designated for which the prior check and analysis referred to in paragraph 1 may be omitted. The Minister shall propose that, prior to the establishment or modification of the designation as referred to in the following paragraphs on this occasion, the organization in which the competition or tournament is organized or sponsored by it issue a written opinion on the risks to the integrity of the match or tournament. If the Minister deviates from the advice issued, he shall state the reasons.

Possible delay

The marketing authorisation holder shall ensure that in his organisation he develops, applies and maintains:

a. A quality control system that complies with the regulations laid down in the regulations of the Minister.

b. An information security system that complies with the requirements laid down in the regulations of the Minister.

Adopted motions

c. A management system for information technology and communication networks that complies with the requirements laid down by the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications.

Section 2 Inspection period of the gaming system

The permit holder shall submit the entire gaming system to the inspection of the designated inspection body for trial operation.

1. The licensee shall submit the intended modifications to any part of the gaming system that is to be put into operation for inspection by the designated inspection agency.
2. The pre-inspection referred to in paragraph 1 may be omitted in relation to the modification of a non-essential part of the gaming system, to the extent that the gaming system after the modification of that part meets the requirements. In this case, the authorised holder shall notify the Management Board of such modifications and submit the modified parts to the Management Board:
3. a. a. immediately undergo its own inspection, and
4. b. within 180 days after the inspection by the designated inspection agency.
5. a. immediately undergo its own inspection, and

b. within 180 days after the inspection by the designated inspection agency, may omit the pre-inspection referred to in paragraph 1. In this case, the licensee shall report to the Management Board without delay and submit the amended parts in such a way that they are inspected by the designated inspection agency as soon as possible, but at the latest within 30 days.

• The proposed change is necessary for the responsible, trusted, management of the authorized gambling, without delay, a serious adverse effect on the continuity of gambling systems. Alternatively, if such changes can be made if it leads to a serious adverse effect on data integrity or confidentiality.
• Further rules related to this Article shall be determined by the Minister's order. Regarding the test of paragraph 2 (a), a more detailed rule shall be determined in any case.
• Article 4. 52
• The permit holder shall, in accordance with the procedure of 4. 41 (2) C., All the components of the gaming system must be attached to the specified inspection institution.

The designated inspection agency shall examine the gaming system or a part of it based on the following:

Technical specifications and connection procedure

A. Compatible evaluation scheme adopted by the Management Committee, and

b. Inspection plan created based on the characteristics of the competition system.

In the test set forth in Paragraph 1, the appointed inspection agency shall be involved in the game system or some other test results as much as possible.

• The appointed inspection organization must create an inspection report for each inspection.
• Regarding the implementation of the following provisions regarding the inspection, further rules shall be determined in the Minister of Minister. In any case, further rules shall be determined regarding the use of other test results mentioned in Paragraph 2.
• Licensee, which hosts a chance game remotely, can advertise the service. With this ad, the player can know the approved offer. In addition, in advertising and solicitation activities, Licensei must contribute to the purpose of the Gambling policy in the Netherlands. This means that advertising should not be an excessive participation and misleading. This is a common requirement that applies to all other gaming licensed. < SPAN> The proposed change is necessary for the responsible, trusted, management of the approved gambling, without delay, and the continuity of gambling systems. If it is possible to make such a change or a serious adverse effect on data integrity or confidentiality, it is possible to make such changes.

Further rules related to this Article shall be determined by the Minister's order. Regarding the test of paragraph 2 (a), a more detailed rule shall be determined in any case.

Article 4. 52

• The permit holder shall, in accordance with the procedure of 4. 41 (2) C., All the components of the gaming system must be attached to the specified inspection institution.
• The designated inspection agency shall examine the gaming system or a part of it based on the following:
• A. Compatible evaluation scheme adopted by the Management Committee, and
• b. Inspection plan created based on the characteristics of the competition system.
• In the test set forth in Paragraph 1, the appointed inspection agency shall be involved in the game system or some other test results as much as possible.
• The appointed inspection organization must create an inspection report for each inspection.