Responsible Play

Our Commitment

Dutch Dealers is built on one principle: play should feel good — every session, every time. Our games, including Canal Reels, are designed for adult entertainment only. You must be 18 or older to play, and the entire Dutch Dealers experience is free. No real money changes hands, no deposits are ever requested, and there is no financial risk attached to any game on this site.

Responsible play matters to us even on a free-to-play platform. Amara Osei, our Community and Responsible Play Lead, personally oversees our player wellbeing programme and publishes a quarterly report on how we put these principles into practice.

• Dutch Dealers is 100% free — no real money, ever.
• For adult audiences (18+) in Nederland only.
• Golden Guilders are virtual tokens with zero monetary value.

Setting Your Own Limits

Because no real money is at stake on Dutch Dealers, the most important limit to consider is time. Decide how long you want to play before you start — ten minutes, half an hour — and stick to it. A good session leaves you feeling entertained, not drained.

We also encourage you to take regular breaks between spins. If you notice yourself thinking about the game's Golden Guilder balance when you're away from the screen, that's a cue worth paying attention to.

• Set a session time before you start playing.
• Take a break every 20–30 minutes.
• Play because it's fun — not to chase a big virtual win.
• If play stops being enjoyable, step away. Hendrick will keep the Exchange warm for you.

Warning Signs to Watch For

These are not judgements — they are signals worth noticing.

• You regularly spend more time playing than you intended.
• You feel irritable or restless when you are not able to play.
• You use play to cope with anxiety, low mood, or stress — rather than as a light entertainment break.
• Play is crowding out work, study, sleep, meals, or time with people who matter to you.
• You find yourself increasingly curious about real-money gambling sites as an extension of your time on Dutch Dealers.
• You feel compelled to play to exhaustion rather than choosing to stop.

If any of these feel familiar, please consider reaching out to one of the support services below. You don't need to be in crisis — these organisations are here for early conversations too.

Where to Get Help

• AGOG — Helping with Gambling Problems — Information, self-tests, and referrals for people affected by gambling.
• Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland — Addiction Support — Professional addiction care in the north of the Netherlands.
• Jellinek — Gambling Addiction Help — Specialist treatment and anonymous online advice.

A Word from Hendrick