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The Dutch love to play games. It is in their DNA. Games and sport are extremely popular in the Netherlands. You can see this in the huge number of people who play and watch football, tennis, handball, rowing, korfball, and the huge mass of orange that you see at European Championships, World Cups, and whenever the F1 rolls into town with World Champion Dutchman Max Verstappen leading the pack. The Dutch are passionate, and this can be seen in the wide array of popular games that are played every single day.
We’ll take a quick look at some of the popular board games and the like that Dutch people love to play with family and friends, but also at a few of the most popular slots that are currently played at Dutch online casinos. The iGaming market in the Netherlands has exploded in recent years, since online gambling was legalised by the Dutch government in 2021, and one of the big brands, Play North®, and its online casino brand Kansino, have paved the way for a future full of exciting and engaging online slots.
The history of Play North®
Play North® itself was founded as recently as 2018, but it has risen in a fast and effective manner, looking for opportunities to expand and enhance online casino play for players. The company started in Estonia with just one brand and casino license, but it has expanded through a careful approach that targets regulated or recently regulated markets, of which the Netherlands has been one of the best examples in recent years. Its Dutch online casino brand, Kansino, has gone from strength to strength since 2020, growing a healthy and loyal customer base, focusing on compliance, responsible and fair gambling, great customer service care, and of course, ensuring that there is a wide range of games available from some of the world’s best iGaming providers.
Popular classic Dutch games
We’ve mentioned a few sports and games above that Dutch people love, such as Korfball and handball. An example of a classic game loved by kids and adults alike is Sjoelen, a traditional table shuffleboard game that is played on a tabletop board that is long and narrow. You take it in turn to flick wooden discs down the board to gain points, and this is so much fun with family or friends. It is the type of game that brings up your competitive spirit and there has been a resurgence in such competition in recent times, as you’ll find versions of this game in bars across the Netherlands. It’s a fast-paced game that’s a lot of fun!
Another popular Dutch game in recent times is the board game, De Mol, which is based on the TV show “Wie is de Mol?”. The challenge is to form a secret word by working with other players. There are ten packs of cards, and you choose a different one for each playthrough. There are question cards, and you need to work together to figure out which person is the mole in the group.
Popular online casino games
Below are some of the most popular games currently played at Dutch online casinos, such as Kansino.
Kansino Roulette
This branded live roulette has Dutch-speaking dealers, adding a great level of excitement and authenticity to an already popular section of an online casino. Live casino brings you right to the heart of the casino floor through the latest and greatest streaming capabilities. You’ll see a human dealer on your screen, who you can interact with, as they take bets and spin the roulette wheel. You can even interact with other players around the table. This game is popular though, as it has Dutch-speaking dealers, so you can play and converse in your native tongue, as a Dutch player.
Fire Joker
This colourful and engaging online slot has everything for the modern online casino player. Fire Joker is simple and easy to play from the first time you click onto the game. There is a backdrop full of fire and flames, and a soundtrack that keeps the blood pumping as you play and builds the excitement. There is a medium volatility to the play and an RTP of 96.15%, with respins, multipliers, and wilds to help you enhance your chances of winning a bigger jackpot.
Book of Ra Deluxe
There are a few versions of Book of Ra, each transporting the player into the heart of Ancient Egypt. Your task is to hunt for the treasures of the sun god Ra, which is a lot of fun! It has a RTP of 95.10% and very high volatility, with a maximum win of 5,000x your bet. Ancient Egypt is always a popular theme for slots, and this is no exception. It looks and sounds great, the gameplay mechanism is simple and exciting, and if you have an adventurous side this is the slot for you!
What are your favourite games? Do you prefer the traditional shuffleboard type games and board games, or to spin the reels of an engaging and bright online slot? There are loads of great online and offline games that are popular in the Netherlands and for a brand such as Play North®, it is an exciting time to continue evolving and adding exciting new gameplay opportunities for Dutch players at is online casino brand, Kansino. Whether automated slots or a play at the live casino with a human dealer (and in Dutch language!), there is so much to choose from!
