Intikkertje is an independent Dutch platform focused on football pools, sports predictions and reliable information about the legal online gambling market in the Netherlands. Founded in 2010, the website has grown from a small hobby project into a mature platform with hundreds of thousands of participants and readers.
Intikkertje provides explanation, comparison and context. Not promises of profit, but clear and factual information for people who enjoy predicting football matches or want to better understand how the Dutch gambling market works. The focus is not on rapid growth, but on continuity, reliability and long-term usability.
From hobby to main project
Intikkertje was founded by Stefan Garsthagen, an entrepreneur and online publisher with a background in the television and media industry. What started as a hobby centred around football pools gradually developed into his main professional project.
This growth went hand in hand with the professionalisation of the platform. Small-scale pools evolved into large European Championship and World Cup competitions, while individual articles developed into a structured source of information about sports, data and gambling within the Dutch legal framework.
Fifteen years of practical experience
After more than fifteen years, one thing has become clear: many people genuinely enjoy predicting football matches, but the market surrounding this activity is complex.
On the one hand, there are legal operators supervised by the Dutch Gambling Authority. On the other hand, there is a large and difficult-to-control illegal gambling market where players still end up. This situation makes it challenging for consumers to make well-informed choices. That is precisely where Intikkertje positions itself.
As an independent information platform, Intikkertje operates at the intersection of regulation, consumer behaviour and the realities of the online gambling market.
What does Intikkertje do?
Intikkertje:
- organises football pools for the Dutch Eredivisie and major international tournaments
- publishes analyses, explanations and background articles
- compares legal online casinos and gambling products
- follows daily developments in gambling regulation and industry news
The content on Intikkertje is based on first-hand experience, continuous monitoring of gambling-related news and the regular updating of existing articles.
Editorial responsibility and content
All content published on Intikkertje falls under the editorial responsibility of the founder. In addition, the platform works with a team of experienced reviewers who focus on casino and slot reviews.
These reviewers:
- have years of experience playing at online casinos
- are familiar with online slots and live casino games
- evaluate products based on real user experience rather than specifications alone
Reviews are updated periodically to reflect changes in regulation, game offerings and player experience.
Reach and participation in numbers
Over the past years, more than half a million Dutch users have participated in one or more football pools organised by Intikkertje. The platform has built a substantial database of participants aged 18 and over who actively enjoy predicting football matches.
Key facts:
- an annual Eredivisie pool organised for more than 15 years
- large-scale pools for every European Championship and World Cup
- the most recent World Cup pool attracted nearly 100,000 participants
This scale provides valuable insight into user behaviour, preferences and long-term trends among Dutch football fans.
Media presence
Intikkertje is regularly approached by Dutch media for commentary on topics related to the legal gambling market and football pools. The platform has appeared on NU.nl, RTL and NPO Radio 1, where its perspective is used to provide context on current developments.
Independence and transparency
Intikkertje is not a bookmaker and does not operate gambling services. The platform informs and compares, and in some cases receives compensation through affiliate partnerships with licensed Dutch operators.
These partnerships do not influence editorial judgment. Independence, accuracy and clarity for the reader are leading principles.
Intikkertje operates in accordance with Dutch gambling legislation and follows the guidelines of the Dutch Gambling Authority. The platform is affiliated with the Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA).
Contact
For press enquiries, substantive questions or cooperation proposals that align with the independent position of the platform, contact can be made via the Intikkertje contact page.