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…]
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 
INFOGRAPHIC | Online operators contribute €325m to European sports, sustain 33,000 EU jobs across 14 member states Minister Dekker: sanctioned operators to be excluded at remote market opening Breakthrough in Dutch remote gaming impasse 
“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 
GiH News Roundup: Minister Dekker answers questions on loot boxes; Italian government announces new tender process for online operator licenses 
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GiH News Roundup: Holland Casino and FC Utrecht continue partnership; PayPal switch-off cost LeoVegas “20-30%” of German revenues 
GiH News Roundup: Netherlands Gambling Authority to reveal operators refusing to pay their fines; Swedish government mulling full-scale gambling advertising ban Gaming in Holland Newsletter – Toto Wins Two Golden Effies at Dutch Effies Awards Gala …and More! 
GiH News Roundup: “Marketing compliance” expected to become important issue when Dutch remote gaming market opens; Dutch CS:GO players barred from item trading because of local loot box regulations 
GiH News Roundup: UKGC CEO: compliance of Malta-based operators “not good enough;” more than half of Portuguese online players make use of unlicensed offering Gaming in Holland Newsletter – Dutch Regulatory Pressure Negatively Impacts Betsson and Kindred Revenue …and More! 
GiH News Roundup: Holland Casino selects new marketing partner; Spelinspektionen unveils new AML system 
GiH News Roundup: Kindred and Betsson revenue impacted by regulatory pressure in the Netherlands; Dutch charity lottery remittance rate lowered Gaming in Holland Newsletter – Dutch Gov’t Aims to Democratize Control over Lottery Remittances to Charities and Good Causes …and More! 
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!