Holland Casino to Transition from European to American Roulette to Lower Players’ Chances

In the Netherlands, a higher tax rate for gambling companies is set for 2025, prompting some operators to take action to mitigate financial impacts, as reported by Nu.nl.

For instance, the state-owned gambling company, Holland Casino, aims to boost profits by reducing players’ winning odds in roulette. The casino plans to swap the European version of roulette with a single “zero” sector for the American variant, featuring two “zero” sectors.

In European roulette, the Return to Player (RTP) stands at 97.30%, while in American roulette, it’s 94.74%, primarily due to the difference in the number of “zero” sectors.

Simply put, in European roulette, placing a bet on a single number gives you odds of 1 in 37, whereas in American roulette, with a similar bet, the odds are slightly lower at 1 in 38.

In addition to the roulette variant switch, Holland Casino is contemplating reducing payroll costs, hinting at future layoffs within the company. Furthermore, restaurant prices at the casino will see an increase in food and beverage costs.

These measures are aimed at partially offsetting the substantial increase in tax obligations following the tax rate hike. The company estimates an additional €30 million in taxes to be paid in 2025.