Will the Netherlands be an attractive market for online operators? Restrictive regulations and a high tax rate will be offset by a tech-savvy population with a high discretionary spend, says Alun Bowden in EGR Intel.
“We will definitely apply for a license if the Remote Gaming Bill will be adopted tomorrow by the Senate,” says Jan Schiffelers, CEO of the Jahnsen-Hahnraths Group.
Ahead of tomorrow’s decisive debate on the Remote Gaming Bill in the Dutch Senate, Minister for Legal Protection Sander Dekker proposes a blackout period for online operators who “actively” seek to attract Dutch customers
Lottery innovator ZEAL Network SE, owner of Dutch charity lottery Raffld, today announced an all-share voluntary takeover offer for Germany’s largest private digital lottery broker, Lotto24 AG.
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.
The Netherlands Gaming Authority announced the appointment, as of October 1, of René Jansen as the regulator’s new chairman of the board.
Holland Casino is looking to hire a Business Controller. Henri Krijnen, co-founder of arcade hall operator Krijco, which was sold to JVH gaming in 2015, and esteemed member of trade association VAN Kansspelen passed away. Four of FanDuel’s founders have launched legal action in a Scottish civil court after claiming that the daily fantasy sports operator was undervalued when it[Read More…]
The Belgian Gambling Commission sanctioned Ladbrokes by ordering the firm to close all its local betting offices for one day, as the operator was caught offering unlicensed virtual sports betting products to its Belgian customers. The Italian parliament has given final approval to outlaw gambling advertising. Italy’s gambling regulator AAMS has a new head after Benedetto Mineo was appointed to[Read More…]
Only 4 days to go before the 7th annual Gaming in Holland Conference & Expo kicks off in Amsterdam! Register today or check out the event’s agenda here. The shortlist for the inaugural Responsibility in Gaming Awards has been announced. Find out who the winners will be at the exclusive awards dinner taking place next week at the Gaming in[Read More…]
Only 5 days to go before the 7th annual Gaming in Holland Conference & Expo kicks off in Amsterdam! Register today or check out the event’s agenda here. The Council of State declined to issue a provisional ruling against plans to build a leisure complex, including a casino and movie theater, in the municipality of Waalwijk. Finnish operator Paf has[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 
Impressions in verse: Dr Jörg Hofmann’s perspective on Dutch gambling Netherlands Gambling Authority chairman calls for “responsibility” from future licensed online operators at Kalff Katz & Franssen/IMGL industry event Dutch Lower House adopts motion banning pre-watershed gambling advertising KSA Chairman: “We won’t accept situations that merely look good on paper” Dutch MPs table motions on gambling policy Strong political support for gambling policy modernization as rearguard battles continue to be fought 
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 
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