Hard Rock Casino receives Dutch approval to offer sports betting

By The Weekly Edge desk · 12 October 2026

Summary

The Kansspelautoriteit approved an expansion of iCasino B.V.’s licence, allowing Hard Rock Casino to offer sports betting in the Netherlands from 12 October 2026. SpinCore Group said the sportsbook is not yet ready to launch and gave no expected launch date; Altenar is to provide its software.

Why it matters

Operators and suppliers can plan around the approved sportsbook expansion, though its launch date remains unknown.

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