November 26, 2024

Dutch Trade Bodies Launch Portal to Tackle Illegal Gambling

Illegal online gambling in the Netherlands is under fire as Dutch trade bodies take bold action. With over 270,000 Dutch consumers accessing illegal gambling sites monthly, VNLOK and NOGA are stepping up their fight. The new Meld Vals Spel portal empowers stakeholders to report unsafe practices, ensuring vulnerable players are better protected. Learn how this […]

November 22, 2024

Dutch Bill Proposes Stricter Gambling Restrictions and Ad Ban

Dutch lawmakers are pushing for stricter gambling regulations to better protect players and prevent harm. A new private members’ bill proposes a complete ban on gambling ads, deposit limits, and enhanced responsible gaming measures. With increasing concerns over gambling addiction, these measures aim to safeguard vulnerable players and create a sustainable market. Discover how this […]

November 2, 2024

Holland Casino Appeals to Trade Unions

In a bid to resist the planned gambling tax hike in the Netherlands, state-owned Holland Casino has approached trade unions, including De Unie, to gain support against the measure. Facing increased operational challenges, Holland Casino is also preparing to scale down its operations in several locations. With De Unie calling for a voluntary departure scheme […]

October 24, 2024

KSA Fines NetX €675,000 for Illegal Online Gambling

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a significant €675,000 fine on NetX Betting Limited for offering unlicensed online gambling services in the Netherlands. This is not NetX’s first legal violation in the Dutch market, but the second time the company has faced penalties from the KSA for operating without the necessary permits. The fine […]

October 16, 2024

Netherlands Approves Motion for Stricter Age Verification

The Netherlands House of Representatives has voted in favor of imposing stricter age verification procedures for online gambling. The motion, proposed by Christian Union representative Don Ceder, calls for privacy-friendly and reliable controls to protect minors from accessing gambling and pornographic websites, as the country aims to strengthen regulations in the wake of perceived failures […]

May 25, 2023

The Netherlands is considering the privatization of its lottery system

Dutch Finance Minister Marnix van Rij recently published an assessment of the government’s ownership of Nederlandse Loterij (NLO) on 24th May. The government conducts these evaluations every seven years for all state-owned assets. The focus of this evaluation was primarily on determining the status of both NLO and Holland Casino. According to the evaluation report, […]