The investigation revealed that the existing definition required clarification, leading the KSA to adopt the term ‘bonus based on loss.’ This redefinition is effective immediately, as the KSA deems all forms of such bonuses to be in conflict with the Dutch Gambling Act.
Cashback bonuses, widely recognised in the realm of online casinos, operate on a loss-based model where players receive a portion of their losses back after gameplay.
In the Netherlands, however, these bonuses are prohibited due to concerns that they encourage increased risk-taking and lower the threshold for gambling behaviour, potentially leading to higher stakes or more frequent play.
