Dutch Gambling Bill Impact to be Considered by Council of Ministers
Key Takeaways
  • The Netherlands Council of Ministers will discuss the impact of proposed changes to the Betting and Gaming Act.
  • The attention may be a response to the financial difficulties on state monopoly Holland Casino and resulting union pressure.
  • No major changes or delays are expected and the bill should be implemented in Jan 2015.

The Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice has said that the Council of Ministers will discuss the impact of the proposed changes to the Betting and Gaming Act, 1964. The bill proposing the amendments is expected to become law in January, 2015.