The German state of Hesse is gearing up to begin the process to award the country’s sports betting licenses, with analysts warning that operators could see up to 70% of revenue disappear as a result of the restrictive operating model.
Thanks to a ruling by the Council of State, the Netherlands’ highest administrative court, the Netherlands Gambling Commission has to explain why having only single licenses for operating the State Lottery and De Lotto does not violate EU law.
Tomorrow, the Permanent Committee for Justice and Security of the Dutch Senate will continue its deliberations on both the Remote Gaming and Casino Reform Bills.
As was already widely expected, the European Commission (EC) has decided to close all infringement procedures and complaints in the gambling sector: “In line with its political commitment to be more strategic in enforcing EU law, the European Commission has today decided to close its infringement procedures and the treatment of complaints in the area of gambling,” the Commission’s press[Read More…]
There have been persistent rumors that bookmaker William Hill has already reached a deal with AFC Ajax to become the football club’s main shirt sponsor starting in 2019 – if the Dutch Senate manages to approve the remote gaming bill before then. Dutch poker legend Marcel Luske was eliminated in 23rd place at the World Series of Poker Main Event.[Read More…]
Dutch industry stakeholders: publication of new remote gaming decree “big step in the right direction,” as gov’t clarifies cooling-off period length 
Dutch government publishes updated provisional remote gaming regulations 
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Are you an operator looking to apply for a Dutch remote gaming license? Then don’t miss the upcoming Gaming in Holland Breakfast Briefing! 
Women and problem gambling event features leading UK expert 
Dutch Lower House to hold General Consultation on gambling policy on November 27 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 
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