VAN Kansspelen members adopt Covid-19 protocol, re-appoint Frits Huffnagel as chairman During last week’s digital general members’ meeting, the members of trade association VAN Kansspelen have adopted the Covid-19 protocol that has been developed by the association’s central office and a members’ taskforce. The Dutch government will mandate implementation of this protocol as a precondition for allowing the reopening of[Read More…]

Netherlands Gambling Authority chairman to speak at 2020 Gaming in Holland Conference Join us on September 22, 2020 in Amsterdam for a “corona-proof” Gaming in Holland Conference. Save the date! René Jansen, Chairman of the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has agreed to deliver the Conference’s keynote speech. As a bonus, the 2020 Gaming in Holland Conference will take place one[Read More…]

Free whitepaper: “How to check CRUKS correctly” CRUKS (“Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen”) is the Dutch national player exclusion database. As a licensed operator, it will be your responsibility to ensure that players registered in CRUKS are prevented from accessing your game offering. Download this JanusID whitepaper to find out what you should do to make sure that you comply with[Read More…]

Netherlands Gambling Authority issues warning over rogue online bingo operators The Netherlands Gambling Authority has noted a large increase in unlicensed online bingo offerings during the Covid-19 crisis. While the regulator promised leniency towards idealistic initiatives meant to ease social isolation during the lockdown, malicious or for-profit operators will face enforcement measures, the gambling authority warned. The regulator also warned[Read More…]

Get ready for the Remote Gaming Act: Tune in for the GiH webinar on April 29! On Wednesday, April 29 at 15:00 Gaming in Holland will launch its new webinar series. The topic of the first webcast will be: “Next steps: The what & when of preparing for the regulated Dutch online market.” Learn what YOU can do to prepare[Read More…]

GiH webinar on Remote Gaming Act timetable: register now! The first edition of GiH’s new webinar series will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at 15:00. Register now! The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security is currently expected to answer the latest batch of Parliamentary questions on the secondary legislation accompanying the Remote Gaming Act on or before April 24.[Read More…]

Appeals court sides with player against Dutch State Lottery over misleading advertising practices The Appeals Court of Den Bosch has sided with a lottery player who demanded compensation from the Dutch State Lottery (Staatsloterij) over misleading advertising practices that occurred between 2000 and 2008. In 2015, the Dutch Supreme Court found that the state-owned lottery operator had misled consumers by[Read More…]

European gambling associations condemn corona-related gambling advertising Several European gambling industry associations, including Dutch online trade body Speel Verantwoord, have condemned the use of references to the current Covid-19 pandemic in gambling advertising. “During this particularly concerning time for citizens online gambling companies should act socially responsible and ensure that those Europeans who choose to gamble online can continue do[Read More…]

Global gaming revenues projected to fall 11% due to coronavirus According to H2 Gambling Capital, global gambling revenues are now on track to fall by 11% due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Depending on the global spread of the virus, the final revenue losses may be even higher. The expected decline in revenues would effectively bring the value of the[Read More…]

Coronavirus Outbreak Wreaks Havoc on Gambling Industry The global coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the global gambling industry. In the Netherlands, all hospitality businesses, including casinos and amusement centers, are faced with mandatory closures until at least April 6. Foreign casinos, for example in Las Vegas, are now being closed as well. The betting industry is hardly doing better[Read More…]