Play should stay
a pleasure.

Our position

Opulen Todds publishes editorial information about hotels with gaming facilities in the Netherlands. We do not offer gaming, accept wagers, promote bonuses or take commission from gaming operators. Nothing on this site is advice or an invitation to gamble.

Before you play

• Decide in advance how much you are willing to lose, and treat it as the cost of an evening out.
• Set a time limit as well as a money limit, and leave the floor when either is reached.
• Never gamble with borrowed money, or with money set aside for rent, bills or family needs.
• Avoid playing when tired, upset or after drinking.
• Do not try to win back losses. Chasing losses is the most common way an evening goes wrong.

Signs to watch for

Gambling more than planned, hiding play from people close to you, feeling restless when not playing, or using gaming to escape worries are all signs worth taking seriously. If any apply, speak to someone you trust or contact a support service.

Legal framework

Gaming in the Netherlands is regulated by the Kansspelautoriteit (Dutch Gambling Authority). Land-based casinos operate under licence, verify age on entry and participate in CRUKS, the national self-exclusion register, which allows anyone to bar themselves from all licensed gaming venues and sites.

Where to get help

• Loket Kansspel — independent information and referral point for gambling in the Netherlands.
• CRUKS — the national self-exclusion register, available via the Kansspelautoriteit.
• AGOG — peer support for people affected by gambling and their families.
• Your GP (huisarts) can refer you to specialist addiction care.

Please verify contact details with the organisations directly, as services and numbers change.