SBC Webinar to Examine Channelisation and Regulatory Pressure in the Netherlands Gambling Market

The changing relationship between regulation, channelisation and offshore gambling in the Netherlands will come under the spotlight during the upcoming Netherlands Market Snapshot: Channelisation vs Regulation webinar.

Taking place on 18 November 2026 at 1:00pm, the online session will examine whether increasingly restrictive regulatory policies are contributing to the movement of Dutch players away from the licensed market and toward unregulated offshore alternatives.

According to the webinar briefing, the regulated gambling sector in the Netherlands declined by almost 20% in 2025, while traffic to the offshore unregulated market increased by around 60%.

These contrasting trends raise an important question for the Dutch market: can a direct link be drawn between declining revenue channelisation and the regulatory measures being introduced by the authorities?

The webinar will explore both the short- and long-term effects of regulatory change, while also looking at the broader trends reshaping relationships between operators, providers, regulators and customers.

A senior panel of experts will bring perspectives from online gaming, land-based operations, law and industry media.

The speakers are:

• Frank op de Woerd, CEO – CasinoNieuws
• Bjorn Fuchs, CEO – Janshen-Hahnraths Group
• Justin Franssen, Partner – Franssen Tolboom Advocaten
• Nicolas Fleiderman, General Manager – Holland Casino Online

The discussion is expected to examine the balance between consumer protection and maintaining an attractive regulated market, as well as the consequences when licensed operators face tighter restrictions while offshore alternatives remain readily accessible to players.

Another important topic will be channelisation the ability of the regulated sector to keep players within licensed and supervised gambling environments.

For operators and suppliers, declining channelisation can have implications beyond revenue. It can affect player protection, responsible gambling controls, taxation and the effectiveness of the wider regulatory framework.

The webinar will therefore provide a timely snapshot of the Dutch market while considering a wider question relevant across Europe: how far can regulation be tightened before it begins to undermine the regulated market it is intended to protect?

Netherlands Market Snapshot: Channelisation vs Regulation takes place on 18 November 2026 at 1:00pm and is open to industry professionals interested in the future direction of the Dutch gambling market.