This can lead to debt problems or even a gambling addiction. But sometimes gambling can get out of hand: people spend too much time on it or bet large amounts of money. Or maybe they like to bet on the occasional football match. The vast majority of gamblers in the Netherlands are people who from time to time enjoy going to a casino or buying a lottery ticket. For this reason gaming providers require a licence. It also seeks to fight money laundering by preventing illegal gambling. The government aims to protect them, whether they gamble in casinos or online, bet on sports or play the lottery. People who gamble can be vulnerable to addition or fraud.
