October 2, 2023

Major Overhaul on the Horizon: Dutch NRV Advocates for Stricter Gambling Measures!

In a move that could reshape the gambling landscape of the Netherlands, the National Rapporteur on Addictions (NRV) has unveiled a series of bold recommendations that advocate for more stringent regulation and player protections. Based on the comprehensive report examining the health impacts of gambling, the NRV has proffered 22 impactful opinions to the Ministry […]

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, […]

March 27, 2023

Dutch gambling advertising ban enforced from July 1

The prohibition on untargeted gambling advertisements was originally scheduled to take effect at the beginning of this year. Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, Franc Weerwind, has committed to enforcing the ban on untargeted gambling advertisements by no later than July 1. The ban was initially intended to be implemented at the start of this year […]