Dutch Gambling Taxes Hit €1 Billion in 2024
The Netherlands collected a record €1 billion ($1.07 billion) in gambling taxes in 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This surge is tied to the rapid growth of online gambling since it became legal in October 2021.
Dutch Gambling Taxes Hit €1 Billion in 2024
The Netherlands saw a record-breaking €1 billion ($1.07 billion) in gambling tax revenue in 2024, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This milestone reflects the rapid rise of online gambling since its legalization in October 2021, transforming the country’s gaming landscape and boosting government coffers.
Just three years ago, gambling taxes brought in €343 million ($369 million). The jump to €1 billion is staggering. Back in 2021, land-based casinos were hit hard by COVID-19 closures, dragging down revenue. Fast forward to 2024, and the picture has changed entirely.
Online gambling alone contributed €500 million ($538 million) last year, per CBS data. The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) notes that online betting now accounts for over a third of the industry. Consumer spending tells a similar story—rising from €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) in 2021 to €4.4 billion ($4.7 billion) in 2023, calculated as stakes minus payouts.
Tax Changes Drive Revenue
Tax policy has been a key driver. For casinos and local online platforms, operators pay taxes on earnings—total stakes minus prizes. Lotteries, meanwhile, tax the winners directly.
The rate has shifted over time. In 2019, it was 30.1%. When online gambling launched, it dipped to 29% for 2021 and 2022, and the €449 ($483) winnings threshold was briefly scrapped. By 2023, it climbed to 30.5%. This year, it’s up to 34.2%, with a planned hike to 37.8% in 2025.
The Dutch gambling market isn’t slowing down. Last month, proposals surfaced to raise the age limit for high-risk gambling from 18 to 21. The KSA could also gain new tools to block offshore operators targeting Dutch players.