KSA collaborates with VNG to provide municipalities with clearer guidelines on illegal gambling detection and enforcement responsibilities.
Apr 23, 2026 · 4 min read
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has released an updated version of its Wegwijzer Speelautomaten voor Gemeenten, providing Dutch municipalities with enhanced guidance on gaming machine supervision and enforcement. The refreshed guide addresses key challenges local authorities face when overseeing gambling operations within their jurisdictions.
Wegwijzer Speelautomaten voor Gemeenten (PDF - 717.46 kB)
The Dutch gambling regulator developed the updated guidance in collaboration with the Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) and conducted extensive consultations with municipal staff. These discussions revealed that local authorities require greater clarity on identifying illegal gambling operations and understanding the division of responsibilities between municipalities and the KSA.
The revised guide incorporates the latest legislation and regulations while better addressing municipalities' practical information needs. Local authorities can utilise the resource for licensing and operations oversight, conducting supervision and enforcement activities, and ensuring gaming machine operators fulfil their duty of care obligations.
Municipal Gambling Authority Overview
Dutch municipalities have dual authority in gambling oversight: they issue presence licenses (aanwezigheidsvergunning) determining physical locations for gaming machines, and enforce local gambling regulations through APV (Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening). This local authority complements the KSA's national supervision, creating a two-tier regulatory system that addresses both location-specific concerns and broader compliance issues.
The updated framework provides municipalities with enhanced tools for recognising illegal gambling offerings and understanding their specific role in enforcement. The guide serves as a comprehensive reference for addressing gaming machine-related issues and similar gambling activities.
"Bij de Kansspelautoriteit zijn we verantwoordelijk voor het grootste deel van het toezicht op kansspelen in Nederland. Dit doen wij risicogestuurd. Daarnaast valt een deel van dit toezicht ook onder de verantwoordelijkheid van gemeenten."
— Ella Seijsener, Director of Licences & Supervision, Kansspelautoriteit
Municipal responsibilities include issuing aanwezigheidsvergunning (presence licenses) that determine where gaming machines may operate, while also having authority to address illegal gambling through local regulations (APV).
"Met deze vernieuwde wegwijzer voor speelautomaten helpen wij hen daarbij, zodat zij hun deel van het toezicht beter kunnen uitvoeren."
— Ella Seijsener, Director of Licences & Supervision, Kansspelautoriteit
This collaborative approach between the KSA and municipalities strengthens the overall gambling supervision framework in the Netherlands. By clarifying jurisdictional boundaries and providing practical enforcement tools, the updated guidance enables more effective risk-based oversight across different regulatory levels. The 717.46 KB guide represents a significant step toward improved coordination between national and local gambling authorities, ensuring consistent enforcement standards while respecting municipal autonomy in licensing decisions.
According to KSA.
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