Netherlands to Liberalize Online Gambling Regulation

Details of Netherlands gambling bill revealed.

New laws will not be in force until mid 2015 but the Dutch regulator is establishing anti-gray market measures earlier.

Operators again warned not to directly target Dutch players, ahead of new regulated expected next year.

Mansion is expected to appeal against the decision.

Market departure for Playtech-owned marketing subsidiary.

After a few weeks of delay the Dutch Government has published their proposals for national regulation of online gaming.

Dutch regulators have invited interested operators to a consultation on Jan 28, where proposals for a new liberal regulatory system will be discussed.

Despite reports to the contrary, operators are not required to withdraw from the market prior to regulation next year.

Following recent inconclusive elections, the Netherland’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a coalition agreement…