SBC Summit Europe Launches Webinar Series on Gambling Regulation Ahead of 2027 Event

Netherlands gambling market: Channelisation under scrutiny

The webinar will address the contrasting performance of the regulated and offshore gambling sectors in the Netherlands during 2025. According to the figures presented by SBC, the regulated gambling sector contracted by almost 20%, while traffic to unregulated offshore operators increased by 60%.

These developments raise questions about the relationship between increasingly restrictive regulatory policies and the ability of licensed operators to retain players within the regulated market.

The session aims to examine both the short- and long-term effects of regulatory changes in the Netherlands, while exploring broader trends reshaping the relationships between operators, providers, regulators and customers.

Industry executives and legal experts to discuss regulatory challenges

The webinar will feature four speakers representing different areas of the Dutch gambling industry:

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

Their contributions will provide perspectives from the media, land-based and online gambling sectors, as well as the legal field, on the challenges facing the regulated market.

Webinar series ahead of SBC Summit Europe

The November 18 session will be the first in a series of webinars organized by SBC in the lead-up to SBC Summit Europe. The initiative will cover regulatory developments across several European markets, including the Netherlands, Finland, Belgium, Italy, the DACH region and the United Kingdom.

The series will bring together industry stakeholders to discuss the regulatory environments shaping these jurisdictions and their implications for gambling businesses.

SBC is also inviting industry professionals interested in speaking or partnership opportunities to participate in the upcoming sessions, with further opportunities planned around other events scheduled for 2027.

How to join the Netherlands Market Snapshot webinar

The Netherlands Market Snapshot: Channelisation vs Regulation webinar will take place on November 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (time zone not specified in the announcement).

Industry professionals can register and access further information through the following link:

Register for the webinar