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 […]

September 9, 2024

Dutch Party Urges Government to Sell Holland Casino

Dutch Party Calls for Privatization of Holland Casino Amid Financial Struggles The Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) has called on the Dutch government to sell Holland Casino, arguing that the state-owned operator cannot remain competitive under current market conditions. As the Dutch gambling landscape evolves with increased competition and regulatory pressures, the CDA believes that privatization […]

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 […]

November 20, 2023

KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Bingo Operations in Dordrecht, Netherlands

Dutch Regulator KSA Takes Firm Action Against Illegal Bingo Events in Dordrecht The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling activities by shutting down an unauthorized bingo operation in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The illegal bingo events, which attracted hundreds of customers including minors, were held by the Dordtse Queens bingo business. […]

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, […]