First-wave Dutch licensee with a real KSA licence - and a EUR 400,000 advertising fine on its record
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Context for Netherlands: The Dutch regulator (KSA) has told licensees that cashback bonuses are prohibited because they can encourage excessive play, and the government has proposed a wider ban on gambling advertising and on bonuses used to attract customers. Dutch offers are therefore unusually volatile - check what is actually available before signing up.
Here is the current Bingoal welcome offer for players in Netherlands. Bonus terms change and are set by Bingoal for each market — always confirm the live offer on its own site. See every licensed betting site in Netherlands →
Pros
- Licence verifiable on the Kansspelautoriteit register through a named Dutch entity
- Among the first operators approved when the Dutch regulated market opened in 2021
- Belgian company with a public business register number (0444.356.703)
- Dutch regime brings enforced player protections including Cruks self-exclusion
- Clear, quantified Dutch offer: 100% up to EUR 250 from a EUR 10 minimum deposit
- Long-standing sports and horse racing heritage rather than a new arrival
Cons
- Fined EUR 400,000 by the KSA in June 2023 for sending gambling ads to 18-24 year olds
- Its Dutch licence expires on 30 September 2026 and renewal should be rechecked
- 35x wagering in 31 days is demanding for a EUR 250 bonus
- No welcome bonus in Belgium (legal prohibition, but still nothing on offer there)
- Only two markets - no use outside the Netherlands and Belgium
- No independent data on withdrawal speed
Our verdict
Bingoal is a legitimate, properly licensed operator in two of Europe's stricter regimes, and that counts for a lot: its Dutch licence is listed on the Kansspelautoriteit register under a named entity, it was approved in the first wave when the Netherlands regulated, and the Belgian parent has a public company number. The Dutch offer is honest and quantified, and the absence of any Belgian bonus is the law rather than a trick. What we will not do is leave out the part most reviews of this brand skip: in June 2023 the Dutch regulator fined Bingoal EUR 400,000 for sending gambling marketing to 18-24 year olds over a six-month stretch, with an extra penalty specifically because it went on so long. That is a documented compliance failure against exactly the group regulators most want protected, and it is why our trust score is good rather than excellent. One practical note: the current Dutch licence runs out on 30 September 2026, so check the register if you are reading this later.
How we rated it
Sportsbook & odds (25%)7
Sports betting and horse racing are the brand's heritage in Belgium and it carried that into the Dutch market. Solid mainstream coverage; we found no independent pricing comparison.
Payments & payouts (20%)7
Operating inside the strict Dutch KSA regime brings enforced standards on player funds, identity checks and Cruks self-exclusion. We found no independent payout-speed data, so this reflects the regime rather than measured performance.
Trust & licensing (20%)6.8
Genuinely licensed and checkable on the KSA register, and one of the first operators approved when the Dutch market opened. Marked down because the KSA fined it EUR 400,000 in June 2023 for sending gambling ads to 18-24 year olds over a six-month period - a real, documented compliance failure, not an allegation.
Casino & games (20%)6.6
A full casino runs alongside the sportsbook under the same Dutch licence. Adequate rather than a standout catalogue.
Bonuses & value (15%)6.5
Netherlands: a clear 100% up to EUR 250 with 35x wagering in 31 days on a EUR 10 minimum. Belgium: nothing, because Belgian law prohibits welcome and deposit bonuses. The 35x requirement is on the demanding side.
Quick facts
| Licences | Netherlands: KSA remote gambling licence via Bingoal Nederland B.V., 01-10-2021 to 30-09-2026. Belgium: licensed operator |
| Company | Belgian business register number 0444.356.703 |
| Regulatory record | Fined EUR 400,000 by the KSA on 5 June 2023 for marketing to 18-24 year olds (EUR 350,000 breach + EUR 50,000 for duration) |
| Netherlands offer | 100% up to EUR 250; 35x wagering within 31 days; minimum deposit EUR 10; 24+ |
| Belgium offer | None - Belgian law prohibits welcome and deposit bonuses |
| Products | Sports betting, horse racing, online casino |
| Licence expiry | 30 September 2026 - recheck renewal on the KSA register after that date |
18+ to play; Dutch marketing rules protect under-24s. Netherlands and Belgium only. Belgium prohibits welcome bonuses by law. Dutch licence valid to 30 September 2026.
How we verified this
Bingoal holds a Dutch KSA remote gambling licence through Bingoal Nederland B.V. valid 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2026 - verify renewal after that date on the Kansspelautoriteit register. It is also licensed in Belgium, where welcome and deposit bonuses are prohibited by law, so the absence of a Belgian offer is regulatory rather than a gap in the product. Note the KSA's EUR 400,000 advertising fine of June 2023 when weighing the brand's compliance record.
Where Bingoal is licensed
Bingoal appears on the official register in 2 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
Europe (2)
About Bingoal
Bingoal is a Belgian betting company - sports, horse racing and casino - that became one of the first operators licensed in the Netherlands when that market opened, holding a Kansspelautoriteit licence through Bingoal Nederland B.V. from 1 October 2021. Being inside the Dutch regime is meaningful: it brings enforced player-fund rules, identity verification and mandatory participation in the Cruks self-exclusion register. The Dutch welcome offer is a straightforward 100% up to EUR 250 with 35x wagering inside 31 days. In Belgium it advertises no welcome bonus at all, and that is the law rather than the operator being stingy: Belgium prohibits welcome and deposit bonuses outright. The blot on the record is documented and worth knowing before you sign up - in June 2023 the KSA fined Bingoal EUR 400,000 for sending gambling marketing to players aged 18 to 24 over a six-month period.
Bingoal FAQ
Is Bingoal licensed?
Yes. Bingoal Nederland B.V. holds a Kansspelautoriteit remote gambling licence for the Netherlands, granted for 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2026, and the group is a licensed Belgian operator registered under business number 0444.356.703.
Has Bingoal been fined by the regulator?
Yes. On 5 June 2023 the Dutch KSA fined Bingoal Nederland EUR 400,000 for sending gambling marketing to 18-24 year olds between 1 October 2021 and 1 April 2022 - EUR 350,000 for the breach and EUR 50,000 because of how long it continued. Bingoal accepted it had sent the messages but argued they were general advertising; the KSA held that operators must prevent ads reaching under-24s.
Why is there no Bingoal welcome bonus in Belgium?
Because Belgian law forbids it. The Belgian Gaming Commission bans welcome bonuses, deposit bonuses and free spins for online gambling, so no licensed Belgian operator can offer one.
What is the Dutch welcome bonus?
100% of your first deposit up to EUR 250, with a 35x wagering requirement to be met within 31 days, on a minimum deposit of EUR 10. The Dutch minimum age is 24 for this market's rules on marketing, and 18 to play.
Does the licence expire soon?
The current Dutch licence period runs to 30 September 2026. If you are reading this after that date, check the Kansspelautoriteit register to confirm it was renewed.