October 11, 2024

VNLOK and NOGA Raise Concerns Over Illegal Gambling

Is illegal gambling on the rise in the Netherlands? Recent findings suggest that despite efforts to channel players towards licensed providers, the amount of money spent on illegal gambling platforms is increasing. Leading trade associations VNLOK and NOGA have voiced concerns following the Dutch Gambling Authority’s (KSA) latest monitoring report, which revealed worrying trends. With […]

September 6, 2024

Holland Casino Unions Oppose Proposed Gambling Tax Hike

Holland Casino Unions Oppose Proposed Gambling Tax Hike Amid Financial Struggles The proposed gambling tax hike in the Netherlands has sparked intense debate, with unions like De Unie voicing strong opposition. As Holland Casino faces mounting financial pressures, the unions argue that the increased tax rate would undermine the operator’s ability to function effectively and […]

May 20, 2024

Dutch iGaming Operators Alarmed by 37.8% Gambling Tax Proposal

Dutch iGaming Operators Raise Concerns Over Proposed Gambling Tax Hike A Critical Juncture for Dutch iGaming Imagine a thriving industry suddenly facing a threat that could alter its future dramatically. This scenario is unfolding in the Netherlands as proposed tax hikes threaten the viability of the legal online gambling market. Understanding the potential consequences of […]

April 18, 2024

Dutch Operators Criticize Proposed Online Slots and Ad Ban

Dutch Gambling Operators Challenge Proposed Ban on Online Slots and Advertising A Controversial Shift in Gambling Regulation—The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has vehemently criticized recent motions passed by Dutch MPs that propose sweeping bans on online slots and all forms of online gambling advertising. Labeling the decision as “thoughtless and irresponsible,” NOGA warns of […]

December 15, 2023

Dutch iGaming Market Matures, Focuses on Mergers for Competitive Edge

René Jansen, chair of the Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has provided insightful observations on the evolving landscape of the Dutch gambling market. As Jansen prepares to conclude his tenure at KSA in 2024, he reflects on the market’s maturation and the strategic shifts operators are making towards mergers and acquisitions to enhance their competitive standing. The […]