Ep 532: Operators vs. Overreach: Can the Dutch Market Survive 2026?

We turn our attention to the Netherlands on today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, as Ted Orme-Claye of SBC News steps into the host's chair, joined by his namesake, Ted Menmuir, to discuss the Dutch market, a jurisdiction shrouded in political instability that puts the betting market at risk.

Later in the episode, Viktor Kayed calls in live from an incredibly well timed Gaming in Holland conference, and gives updates on the discussions from the conference rooms in Amsterdam.

Firstly, the two Teds discuss the collapse of the Dutch four-party coalition, the impact of this political instability on the betting market, give some context as to why coalitions across Europe have led to less secure regulatory environments, and highlight existing Dutch gambling regulations, such as age restrictions, advertising bans, and deposit limits.

There is also a large focus on the black market, something that poses a serious threat to the regulated market in the Netherlands, and where the Dutch regulators, the KSA, stand on all of this.

Check out Viktor's story as mentioned by Ted & Ted https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/06/04/netherlands-dick-schoof/

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guests: Ted Menmuir, Viktor Kayed
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Scott Fulton

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