KSA reports GGR decline after enforcing deposit limits
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has observed a decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) following the introduction of deposit limits, despite a rise in the number of active accounts.
According to its spring report, KSA reported a total GGR of âŹ1.47 billion ($1.58 billion/ÂŁ1.2 billion) for 2024, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year.
However, revenue dipped in the second half of the year, with GGR totaling âŹ697 millionâ10% less than in the first six months. These figures reflect the 12-month period ending on 31 December 2024. The decline is partly attributed to new player protection measures implemented in October.
KSA stated:
This decrease is probably due to both the peak during the European Football Championship in June 2024 and the new rules that should better protect players in the online gambling market.
Under the new regulations, deposit limits are now tied to a playerâs net deposits within a calendar month. If a player deposits âŹ700 (ÂŁ583/$777) in a month, operators must prevent any additional deposits. For players aged 18 to 25, a lower cap of âŹ300 applies.
Players can request higher limits by submitting valid proof of a sustainable, higher income.
The Dutch regulator also reported that the average number of gambling accounts rose from 1.1 million to 1.19 million over the past six months. During that period, around 788,000 individuals were active with licensed operators, equal to approximately 5.4% of the adult population in the Netherlands.
