The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit - KSA) is the ultimate authority for all gambling related activities in the Netherlands. Whether a site is looking to run a lottery, casino, poker or a sportsbook, the only way to legally operate within Netherlands is to obtain a gaming license from the Dutch Gaming Authority. At this point online gambling is prohibited in the Netherlands.

The Dutch Gaming Authority has been operating since 2012, when it was established by order of the Dutch government.

As such, the body has absolute control over all the gambling activities in the country and can issue a number of different licenses that regulate in what way a company can run a gambling business, whether live or online, within Netherlands.

At this time, a vast majority of gaming licenses issued by the Dutch Gaming Authority is owned by Dutch companies such as Postcode Loterij and Holland Casino.

The safety of companies licensed by the Dutch Gaming Authority is undisputed, as the body makes sure that all such companies are providing safe and fair services.