Gouda mayor declines to offer new gaming arcade licence
By The Weekly Edge desk · · Updated
Summary
Gouda mayor Pieter Verhoeve decided on 29 September 2026 against offering a new gaming arcade operating licence, reported by CasinoNieuws.nl. The report cites economic viability, limited suitable locations, public order and safety, residents’ living conditions and gambling addiction prevention among his considerations. Gouda will therefore open no new application process following Hommerson Casino’s closure on 31 July 2025.
Why it matters
Operators cannot currently apply for a licence to open a new gaming arcade in Gouda.