Netherlands: Latest News

Details of Netherlands gambling bill revealed.

The PokerStars Team Pro is the first player of the modern era to win a bracelet after a victory in the Main Event.

The new iOS app is restricted to specific countries, although availability in more markets is promised soon.

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.

In the second ruling in four years, a court in the Netherlands rules that poker is not subject to gambling laws.

iPoker skin changes decision to withdraw from the Canadian market.

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.