Gambling operators calculate exactly how much they need to pay out on bets so that they make a profit. A gambling operator’s aim is to make a profit. Find out more about the risks involved in sports betting, so that you know how much you could lose and where and when you can get help if you need it.
It is important to be aware of the risks associated with gambling. We have compiled a list of the top 10 risks of gambling for you. These also apply to sports betting. This will help you understand what to look out for and how to protect yourself.
It is important to get to know yourself and your gambling behaviour well.
Have you noticed that gambling is causing you problems, for example because you’re spending more money than you intended? If so, take a gambling break. A gambling break means you won’t have access to legal gambling operators, such as casinos and gambling websites, for a while. This gives you the chance to get your life back on track.
Have you lost control of your sports betting? You’re not alone. Talk about it with friends, family or others, or contact our helpline.
In the Netherlands, it is only permitted to place bets on the outcomes of sports events and horse races through the gambling operators listed in the Kansspelwijzer.
Betting with an unlicensed bookmaker is prohibited. A bookmaker is the English term for a person or company that offers bets, for example on the outcome of a (sporting) match or other event.
You may organise a football pool or a tour pool with friends or colleagues, provided the pool remains private. In a company with multiple branches, this is still permitted, provided the pool is for staff only. For a public betting scheme from which you make a profit, a licence is required, subject to strict conditions.
