PokerStars Maltese License Pays Off for Dutch Players PokerStars Maltese License Pays Off for Dutch Players
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Key Takeaways
  • Last week, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that Dutch players on PokerStars.eu were not liable to pay tax on their winnings.
  • The case brought by player Freerk Post was supported by PokerStars.
  • PokerStars established the dot-eu site in February 2012 after receiving a license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

Last week, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that Dutch players on PokerStars.eu were not liable to pay tax on their winnings. The case brought by player Freerk Post was supported by PokerStars.

The case revolved around the EU freedom of movement of services. As PokerStars.eu is properly licensed by another EU member state, Malta, the court ruled that no additional taxes could be levied.

PokerStars established the dot-eu site in February 2012 after receiving a license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)—at the time known as the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA). At first it was restricted to players from Sweden and Finland.