Now that there are actually going to be fully legal betting options for players in the Netherlands, it's not just a case of finding any betting site that will have you.
Those days are over! Now, you can pick and choose your bookmakers based on a series of categories that help you decide whether or not a betting site is the right one for you.
So, what matters and what doesn't?
There are of course several factors that play a role in determining the best betting sites in the Netherlands. However, there are also basic requirements that must be met in order for the other factors to even play a role.
Does the betting site accept Dutch players?
The first and most basic question. Obviously, you need the bookmaker to allow Dutch players to register.
Does the bookmaker have a good reputation?
Now that there is a licensing system in place, this is less of an issue because all online betting sites that you sign up with must follow the gambling laws that are now in place.
But the bookies with a great reputation are generally the best to use.
Does the bookmaker have good markets and features?
As you will know if you are from the Netherlands, the Dutch love a bet on football and field hockey - both of which have massive followings in the country.
You want those popular sports to have plenty of matches and bet types within them, and you also want cool features like the bet builder and odds boosts.
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BetCity has an excellent bet builder function for football.
What promotions can you claim?
Most, if not all, betting sites have a welcome bonus that might contain either free bets, risk-free bets, or a deposit bonus.
There may also be existing customer promotions that you can snap up throughout your time with the bookie as well.
You want a betting site that provides you value in the long run, not just short term.
Does the betting site offer good payment methods?
Some Dutch bettors are happy to deposit and withdraw by debit card, but those bookmakers that go the extra mile and offer eWallets are preferred by some.
It all comes down to convenience.
Not everybody wants to share their bank details, but if you are skeptical about this, you needn't be, because all licensed bookmakers are completely safe.