Since 2015, the Dutch gambling sector has grown slightly faster (9%) than the overall economy (7.7%). In 2018, Dutch consumers spent €2.5b on gambling-related products and services.
TV gambling advertising in Sweden reached record numbers in January, growing 14% across local TV channels.
The French Government will begin privatizing the country’s national lottery provider by selling an estimated 50% share in Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), according to reports in a local journal. UK-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings says it will file a constitutional appeal to a German Federal Administrative Court ruling barring online casino operators from dealing with German customers. A Swiss[Read More…]
A “flurry of M&A deals is expected after the outcome of a UK regulatory review due this month,” the Financial Times writes. Companies reportedly drawing up plans include GVC, Ladbrokes Coral, William Hill, Paddy Power Betfair, The Stars Group (formerly Amaya), 888 Holdings, Rank Group, and Jackpotjoy. SKS365 Group’s Planetwin365 brand captured 14.9% of Italy’s online sports betting market in[Read More…]
The CEO of Dutch amusement arcade operator Gamestate, which earlier this year had been accused of running so-called “children’s casinos,” said that his games were not addictive in addition to unveiling plans for ongoing expansion. In related news, the mayor of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second city, declined to take action against a local branch of the arcade chain after being[Read More…]
The fall edition of the Online Gaming Quarterly has just been released and includes a closer look at affiliates, the general Q3/2017 business climate, and comparative financial analyses of industry members’ performance during Q2 and H1 2017. EGBA, the European Gaming and Betting Association, has been taking a closer look at how to successfully channel customers to a regulated offering.[Read More…]
The first attempt to form a new government in the Netherlands has failed. VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks could not reach agreement on a number of topics, including immigration. It is not clear which political groups will attempt to form a new government next. Eventually, negotiations between the aforementioned groups could even be restarted if other options fail. “There are[Read More…]
Women and problem gambling event features leading UK expert 
Dutch Lower House to hold General Consultation on gambling policy on December 11 
Netherlands Gambling Authority publishes policy rule on “cooling-off period” 
Netherlands Gambling Authority chairman: public consultation on remote licensing process to open before summer 3 questions on the upcoming Senate vote on the Dutch remote gaming and casino reform bills Ministry Responds to – Presumably – Final Round of Senate Questions on Remote Gaming Bill 
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“F’ck money. Make memories:” Lottovate Netherlands launches Raffld 
Fading boundaries and blurred lines – Marja Appelman on the need for international cooperation REPORT | More clarity needed on remote gaming secondary legislation 
Entries open for the inaugural Responsibility in Gaming Awards Registration for the 7th Annual Gaming in Holland Conference now open! 
Join Gaming in Holland for the Responsibility in Gaming Awards Dinner on June 19 in Amsterdam 
Netherlands Gaming Authority ordered to revisit permissibility of numbers lottery (lotto) monopoly 
As it prepares for privatization, Holland Casino reports solid revenue growth during FY2017 
Announcing the 2018 Gaming in Holland Conference and Responsibility in Gaming Awards Dinner. Don’t miss it! 
VIDEO: Looking back at the Kalff Katz & Franssen / IMGL Annual Gaming Industry Event 2018 
GiH to give away two tickets to exclusive DJ Hardwell show at ICE 2018 
Experiential expert: gaming industry “inherently risky” to its customers 
Guest blog by Michael Ellen – The adverse impact of fiscal pressure on player channelling 
REPORT The future of the Dutch lottery landscape 
GiH News Roundup: Jack’s Casino agrees partnership with GLORY: COLLISION 2; Italian gov’t withdraws proposals to tax retail punters’ winnings 
GiH News Roundup: French gov’t eyes €1bn FDJ IPO; Betfred offloads its stake in UK Tote GiH News Roundup: Nederlandse Loterij expands partnership with Scientific Games; Italy proposes new tax on gamblers’ winnings 
GiH News Roundup: KSA hits LeoVegas with €750,000 fine; Sportradar acquires platform provider Optima 
GiH News Roundup: former board members of Italy’s second-largest online gambling operator charged in money laundering investigation; France to create new national gambling regulator 
GiH News Roundup: Netherlands Gambling Authority chairman blogs on loot boxes; Paf lowers annual player loss limit, as new research shows that voluntary limits are largely ineffective 
GiH News Roundup: Looking back at Holland Casino’s “women and problem gambling” event; closer EU involvement with online gambling policy would benefit players, says EGBA 
GiH News Roundup: Construction of new Holland Casino Utrecht venue kicks off; Belgian Gaming Commission launches consultation on advertising restrictions 
GiH News Roundup: Netherlands Gambling Authority fines PokerStars; Swedish online re-regulation hits targets, but reputation of the sector suffers 
GiH News Roundup: Public consultation on Remote Gaming Act secondary legislation now closed; confusion over Swedish channelization rates 
Swedish Regulator Claims 91% Channelization Rate in H1 2019 …and More! 
GiH News Roundup: Use of unlicensed gambling sites can be discouraged by stressing the advantages of legal alternatives; most UK football fans believe their clubs aren’t doing enough to encourage safe betting Gaming in Holland Newsletter – Minister Sander Dekker Clarifies Cooling-Off Period …and More! 
GiH News Roundup: Swedish regulator issues warning to payment processors; 888 to open operations center in Ceuta 
GiH News Roundup: Minister Sander Dekker confirms cooling-off period; Merlin Technology acquires interest in REAC 
GiH News Roundup: Belgian court annuls online license; EGBA repeats call for single European online gambling framework Gaming in Holland Newsletter – Underage Gambling “Widespread” in the Netherlands …and More! 
GiH News Roundup: Underage gambling “widespread” in the Netherlands; Swedish licensees “unaccustomed” to regulatory model 
GiH News Roundup: Holland Casino posts 12% increase in H1 revenue; Malta Gaming Authority establishes new sports integrity unit Gaming in Holland Newsletter – Dutch Eredivisie Football Club PSV Gauges Support for Online Gambling Partnership among Season Ticket Holders …and More! 
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