Netherlands to Liberalize Online Gambling Regulation

Tight rules on advertising and promotions are seen as an effective tool in combating unlicensed operators.

Detailed secondary legislation will delay attempts to establish regulated online gambling in the Netherlands.

The financially-troubled Netherlands gambling monopoly has selected Playtech to develop a platform for roulette, blackjack, slot machines, poker and bingo.

Market departure for Playtech-owned marketing subsidiary.

DGA Chairman Jan Styven contemplates international cooperation—“even with the British”—to combat non-nationally licensed sites.

Secondary legislation and a review by the Ministry of Justice may delay the implementation of proposed amendments to gaming laws in the Netherlands.

Kansspelautoriteit is negotiating a voluntary agreement with Dutch advertising companies to restrict gambling adverts by unlicensed operators when new laws are introduced next year.

More visits and staff interviews form part of a new monitoring regime for Holland Casino.

Recent problems at Holland Casino and concerns about foreign competition arising from the recent consultation have politically elevated the issue of gambling liberalization.

Over 50 responses have been published on the government website; others have been kept private.

Global Stars faces €100,000 fine for offering Dutch-language casino site and processing payments through iDEAL.

More protection for minors, one bank account per player, and offers of support for problem gamblers are needed.