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The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference, which is set to take place Thursday, June 4, will once again bring together key decision makers in the regulated Dutch gambling market. Moreover, the event will explore what steps to take and how best to cooperate in order to #ReclaimTheMarket from the growing threat of illegal and unfair competition.

The Netherlands Sports Betting Market: 2026 FIFA World Cup Opportunity

During this webinar, our expert speakers – Timothy Malmros Genach, SEO expert, Magenti Media; Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com; Frank op de Woerd, Editor-in-Chief, CasinoNieuws.nl; and Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA – highlighted several key issues related to the (relative) rise in illegal gambling advertising.

When spring arrives, it is always a good moment to look ahead to the rest of the year. As always, the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will be held in November in Berlin. But before then, during the summer, the world's largest sports betting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the US. How will this event impact Germany's sports betting market?

Market Overview Germany’s legal sports betting market, across both online and retail channels, generated approximately €8.5 billion in turnover during 2025, representing modest year-over-year growth of around 1%. Football remains the dominant sport, accounting for approximately 78% of this wagering activity, according to the GGL’s 2024 data. Based on H2’s proprietary player survey data conducted in early 2026, international fixtures represent a relatively small share o

To create awareness of the growing challenge posed by illegal affiliate marketing to licensed markets, Gaming in Europe will host a webinar titled “The rise of illegal affiliate marketing explained: Methods & countermeasures” on Thursday, April 16 , at 14:00 CET . A growing problem As a result of the overall growing importance of online spaces – especially when combined with broadcast and print marketing restrictions – affiliate marketing has become an increasingly significa

We are very happy to announce that the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will take place November 10, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku'damm in Berlin. The Gaming in Germany Conference is an annual event for everyone who is professionally involved in Germany's regulated online gambling industry. The conference will cover topics such as the latest regulatory developments – including, of course, the evaluation of the GlüStV 2021 – market growth, player protection, eSports, mark

The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference, set to take place Thursday, June 4 in Amsterdam, has announced its first speakers. In line with Gaming in Holland's new mission statement “Let's reclaim the market,” the 2026 GiH Conference will focus on how the regulated industry and other stakeholders can contribute to keeping illegal operators at bay.

Peter-Paul de Goeij, Managing Consultant at Quod Bonum Consulting & former Managing Director of the Netherland Online Gambling Association The call “Let’s reclaim the market” goes to the heart of the matter: when the illegal market grows, everyone else loses, and gamblers especially so. During the opening of last year's Gaming in Germany Conference, the so-called “grey market” was re-labelled for what it really is: an ecosystem in which illegal operators and organised crime c

Translation of Address by Ms. Nadja Wierzejewski at Gaming in Germany ICE breakfast

Gaming in Europe (Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Germany, Gaming in Spain & more) will return in 2026 with several noteworthy events. Over the years, Gaming in Europe has developed an outstanding reputation across the continent offering knowledge & networking to decision makers in European regulated gambling markets. At the end of 2025, Gaming in Europe launched its new mission statement “Let’s reclaim the market” across all its brands, highlighting the importance of the

With Finland's iGaming re-regulation now firmly on the horizon, Gaming in Europe (Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Spain, Gaming in Germany) will be launching its latest initiative, Gaming in Finland, at ICE Barcelona 2026 . Gaming in Finland will kick off with an evening conference in Barcelona on January 19, 2026 , from 18:00 until 22:00 . The event, which is being organized in close collaboration with local stakeholders, will feature networking, tapas and drinks, as well as se

Gaming in Holland interviews Netherlands Gambling Authority Chair Michel Groothuizen Just before the end of 2025, we managed to sit down with Netherlands Gambling Authority Chair Michel Groothuizen for a wide-ranging interview [link] on the latest developments in the Dutch gambling market, including black-market growth, player protection, and more. The interview also covers, among other things, the Gambling Authority's new “Disconnect” and “Duty of Care” programs, the i

Four years after the opening of the regulated Dutch online market, players in the legal market appear to be better protected than ever. The growth of the black market, however, introduces new risks, as well as new challenges for the regulator. We sat down with Michel Groothuizen, Chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority, to discuss the latest developments in the Dutch gambling market, including black-market growth, player protection, and more.

In late 2020, the Spanish government implemented a comprehensive ban on online gambling advertising and promotions. The legislation, Royal Decree 958/2020, included the banning of welcome bonuses, restricting advertising to late-night hours, prohibiting celebrity endorsements, and cutting ties between gambling operators and sports sponsorships. Aimed at reducing gambling harm, particularly among young and vulnerable people, the restrictions significantly altered the market in

Join our traditional Gaming in Germany Breakfast @ICE Barcelona As always, the Gaming in Germany Breakfast at ICE is where the main stakeholders in Germany's regulated iGaming market meet up to reconnect with each other at the world's largest gaming industry event. The Gaming in Breakfast @ICE 2026 will take place January 20 f rom 09:00 until 11:00, at a location near the main conference venue. Additional information will be shared after your registration has been accepted.

In case you were there, thank you very much for attending this week's Gaming in Germany webinar in which we took a closer look at the current state of Germany's regulated iGaming market. If you missed it, a full recording is available below. During the webinar, our speakers – Dr. Joerg Hofmann , Senior Partner at Melchers Law, and Josh Hodgson , COO at H2 Gambling Capital – addressed the following topics: 03:17 : Regulatory overview (Dr. Joerg Hofmann) 08:43 : A new system fo

Save the date: GiH post-election webinar Join us on Thursday October 30 , at 15:00 CET for a Gaming in Holland webinar in which we will be discussing the outcome of the Netherlands’ Lower House elections the day prior. How will the new balance of political power impact the Dutch gambling industry? Join our webinar to find out! More information will be announced soon. Save the date! KVA announces information sharing agreement with Dutch regulator KVA, the Dutch quality mark f

Dutch industry associations shine light on illegal market practices Trade association VNLOK and affiliate marketing quality mark KVA have been highlighting various practices by illegal gambling operators to attract (sometimes unsuspecting) players. In November 2024, VNLOK opened a consumer hotline for reporting instances of illegal gambling. Since then, VNLOK has received 238 individual reports, highlighting two concerning trends . First, the systematic manipulation of review

Netherlands Gambling Authority issues new guidance on duty of care to land-based operators The Netherlands Gambling Authority has provided casino and gaming arcade operators with updated guidance on how to implement their duty of care obligations. The new guidance focuses on five key areas: 1. Addiction prevention policies 2. Mandatory player education 3. Access control and ID verification 4. Monitoring playing behavior 5. Intervention