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Online Casino’s in the Netherlands face ban on slots and advertisement

The Dutch house of representatives has voted in favour of a total ban on online gambling advertising as well as "high risk" online games of chance, including slots CasinoScout.nl reported. Last week, the house of representatives in the Netherlands voted on 114 motions submitted during a number of debates with 14 formal proposals related to iGaming.…

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NOGA Urges Dutch Lawmakers to Protect Online Players

The Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) contends that the bill proposed in the House of Representatives, aiming to ban online gambling advertisements by online gambling operators, would push players towards illegal gaming operators. Nevertheless, the bill cleared the House on 16 April 2024 on a 79 majority vote and headed to the Minister…

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Dutch gambling operators respond to “irresponsible” proposal to ban online slots

The trade association NOGA has responded after MPs voted for a ban. The Netherlands.- The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has described Dutch MPs' vote in favour of a ban on online slots as "thoughtless and irresponsible". MPs also narrowly voted in favour of motions to ban all online gambling advertising and to require mandatory…

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NOGA calls on Dutch Ministry to reevaluate online gambling advertising ban

The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has called for the country's Ministry of Justice and Security to reverse its decision to ban online gambling advertising, as part of the ministry's evaluation of the Online Gambling Act scheduled for the end of the year. The end-of-year evaluation will be led by Minister Weerwind. Alongside the…

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NOGA warns of black market risk from Netherlands slot ban

As first reported by the Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, on Tuesday (16 April) the Netherlands' house of representatives voted to ban all targeted advertising. It also voted to prohibit "high-risk" gambling, which includes slots. In addition to the two motions put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen, further motions were passed for…

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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online gambling advertising and slots

Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's house of representatives today.Both motions were put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen and received "just enough" support for a majority. Motions have also been passed for mandatory financial risk checks…

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Dutch lawmakers pass bills to ban online gambling advertising, 'high risk' online games including slots

The Netherlands' House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of two motions to ban online gambling advertising and what lawmakers termed as "high-risk" online casino games, including slots. The motions, proposed by Socialist Party (SP) MP Michiel van Nispen, received a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The first motion called…

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Dutch MPs vote to ban high-risk online slots

Members of the House of Representatives also voted for a ban on online gambling advertising. The Netherlands.- A narrow majority of MPs in the Dutch House of Representatives have voted in favour of motions to ban online slots and to prohibit online gambling advertising. Other motions call for mandatory financial risk checks and identification for…

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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots

The news means that the Netherlands House of Representatives have a majority vote for banning all forms of targeted advertising as well as as slots, which are considered games of "high-risk". Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's House of Representatives…

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Banks unwilling to curb clients' spending on gambling

The Dutch banks will not help the cabinet to impose a limit the amount of money people can spend online gambling because of privacy concerns, banking association NVB has said ahead of talks with the justice ministry later this week. Legal protection minister Franc Weerwind had asked banks to intervene in cases of excessive spending on gambling as a…

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Dutch banks won't help gov't set gambling limit to protect customers' privacy

Dutch banks will not help the government to set a gambling limit for their customers. They feel that monitoring customers' gambling behavior is a privacy violation, Ronit van der Schaaf of the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) told NOS. Minister Franc Weerwind for Legal Protection had promised parliament that he would ask banks to do more to prevent…

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Grandson, 17, blows €162,000 of grandad's money gambling online

Online gambling company Bingoal is being taken to court by a 77-year-old man whose grandson was able to gamble away €162000 of his money without the company intervening, broadcaster NOS reported on Saturday. In total, the youngster lost over €500000 of his grandfather's cash after opening accounts with 18 different providers, NOS said. The teenager…

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Netherlands launches consultation on proposed online casino protection measures

The consultation includes a proposal for financial risk checks. The Netherlands.- The Ministry of Justice and Security has opened a consultation on play limits for online gambling. The consultation seeks feedback on current protections under the online gambling legislation (KOA), which launched regulated online gambling in October 2021. The…

Law ・ 22 February 2024

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Online Gambling Laws Change in Netherlands & Belgium

In the Netherlands, the Dutch Parliament has approved a mandate that calls on the European country's government to introduce tough fixed cross-operator deposit limits for the online gambling market along with a more severe regulatory crackdown. The motion to enforce'overarching playing limits' was proposed by ChristenUnie (CU) party leader and…

Industry ・ 20 February 2024

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Stricter measures around online gambling announced

Caretaker Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind and the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) are trying to ensure that rules for online gambling become stricter. The two announced new measures on Thursday, which will result in gambling sites having to do more to protect players. The KSA wants to permit gambling sites to ask for "evidence of…

Industry ・ 21 December 2023

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Online Casinos Deceive Players, Consumentenbond Says

Consumentenbond, the Consumers Association of Netherlands, asserts that leading online casino operators are deceiving players and motivating immoderate gambling. The claims are supported by the inquiry of the aforementioned Consumers' Association, in which 6 suppliers were investigated. And what's more, Toto and Holland Casino owned by the state…

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Netherlands Moves to Ban Untargeted Gambling Advertising

In an effort to allegedly curb gambling addiction, the Netherlands has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive ban on untargeted gambling advertising. Gambling advertising is set to take a significant hit in the Netherlands. The local government plans on setting a comprehensive ban on untargeted ads, in an attempt to reduce gambling…

Law ・ 20 April 2023

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Netherlands to ban many ads for online gambling services starting July 1

The Dutch Cabinet has announced plans to ban all advertising for online gambling services if they do not specifically target people who are legally allowed to gamble and are not at an increased risk of developing an addiction. The ban covers all radio and television commercials, as well as outdoor billboards. "After a transitional period,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 April 2023

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CasinoScout.nl: Dutch operators fear negative effects ban on gambling ads

Online gambling continues to rouse emotions in the Netherlands, one of the last countries in the European Union to legalise online casinos. As 2022 comes to an end, it is fair to say that it has been a bumpy ride and it is not expected to calm down any time soon. The new Remote Gambling Bill (Kansspelen op Afstand, Koa) was only adopted in February…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

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Netherlands online gambling revenue expected to reach €1.0bn

Licenced online gambling operators in the Netherlands are expected to generate gross gaming revenue of approximately €1.0bn this year following the reregulation of the market in October 2021. The full year gross gaming revenue projection was presented to parliament this week by Netherlands minister for legal protection Franc Weerwind as he updated…

Industry ・ 07 December 2022

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Operators under tax investigation for Dutch grey-market gambling

The memo was dated 28 October, 2021 - four weeks after the Dutch online gambling market launched. The memo was written by the Corporate Service for Professional Technology (CD VT) within the Tax and Customs Administration and was sent to "Dutch online gambling companies". It was revealed last week following a freedom of information request. The…

Finance ・ 28 November 2022

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Dutch Media Giant Weighs Challenge to Gambling Ad Ban

Dutch media company Talpa is looking into challenging a ban on gambling advertisements. "untargeted" and "high-risk" games, including online and casino games The Netherlands introduced a wide array of rules for advertisers near the turn of the year. Among the many restrictions were that of "untargeted" and "high-risk" games, including online and…

History ・ 14 September 2022

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Gambling Addiction ・ 25 August 2022

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Minister of Finance on gambling sector: We are missing out on millions because of the way our licensing system is set up

WILLEMSTAD - "Curaçao is currently missing out on millions due to the way our licensing system in the gambling sector is set up". That is according to the Minister of Finance Javier Silvania. According to the minister, Curaçao is missing "millions" due to the current set-up with a select number of master licensees who can issue an unlimited number…

Law ・ 16 August 2022

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The Hague warns ADO fans against gambling addiction despite team’s betting sponsorships

The municipality of The Hague will warn ADO Den Haag fans about the consequences of gambling and the risks of gambling addiction with billboards in the team's stadium. A casino and online gambling company sponsor ADO Den Haag, Omroep West reports. Earlier this year, ADO Den Haag signed with Hommerson Casino as its shirt sponsor. Its stadium is…

Gambling Addiction ・ 15 July 2022

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Dutch regulator imposes a cease and desist order on Gammix for illegal online gambling offer

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), announced the imposition of a cease and desist order on Gammix for illegally offering online games of chance. Should Gammix persist, the company will have to pay a penalty of €1.47 million ($1.48 million) a week, up to a maximum of nearly €4.5 million ($4.53 million). The Ksa has established…

Law ・ 14 July 2022

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Netherlands to ban sponsorship deals with new gambling amendment

All "high-risk" online gambling sponsorship agreements will be prohibited in the Netherlands under an amendment proposed by the minister for legal protection, Franc Weerwind. Licensed providers of high-risk games in the regulated Netherlands online gaming market are already facing a ban on untargeted advertising from next year, with Weerwind's…

Law ・ 11 July 2022

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No Mandatory Loss Limits for Online Gamblers in the Netherlands

Franc Weerwind, Dutch minister for legal protection who is also responsible for gambling legislation, was questioned by MPs regarding the possible introduction of obligatory loss limits for gamblers. Weerwind's answers, which discarded mandatory restrictions on losses, showed that the minister has a balanced and pragmatic approach to gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 July 2022

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Netherlands bans celebrities and influencers from appearing in gambling ads

AfterNetherlands' Minister for Legal Protection, Franc Weerwind, amended the regulation on advertising, as of Thursday celebrities are no longer allowed to appear in gambling ads in the country. The amendment forbids "all persons who enjoy some form of public fame or with whom people want to identify or associate themselves" from appearing in…

Law ・ 01 July 2022

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Netherlands bans celebrities from gambling adverts

As of today, celebrities are no longer allowed to appear in gambling advertisements in the Netherlands. Minister Franc Weerwind for Legal Protection amended the Regulation on advertising to ban "all persons who enjoy some form of public fame or with whom people want to identify or associate themselves" from gambling ads in an attempt to protect…

Law ・ 30 June 2022

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Celebs banned from online gambling adverts over addiction concerns

From Thursday, former footballers and other famous faces are being banned from appearing in adverts for online gambling companies. The measure, the first change in the gambling advertising rules since online gambling was legalised in the Netherlands last year, has been introduced in an effort to combat gambling addiction, particularly among the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 June 2022

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Ajax signs sponsorship deal with online gambling company Unibet

Amsterdam football club Ajax has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with online gambling company Unibet, which recently won a licence to offer betting and gambling in the Netherlands. The new deal comes as parliament and addiction experts press the cabinet to tighten up the rules for advertising online gambling websites, amid fears that more…

Sports ・ 21 June 2022

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Increase in gambling addiction since legalizing online gambling: clinics

Clinics in the Netherlands have noticed a sharp increase in the number of people struggling with a gambling addiction since a change in the law made online gambling legal in October 2021. The gambling addicts are also younger than they are used to, and some have debts of tens of thousands of euros, Trouw reports after speaking to addiction clinics…

Law ・ 11 June 2022

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Despite agreement, some online gambling firms are still advertising outdoors

Online gambling companies are still advertising on hoardings and bus shelters, despite pledging to end the practice by April 1 or as quickly as possible afterwards, NOS said on Tuesday. While most of the big firms have stopped, Betcity is continuing to place its posters outdoors and will do so until its contract with the outside advertising firm…

Covid ・ 07 June 2022

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Dutch Survey Confirms Young Adults See More Gambling Ads

A survey into the habits of Dutch consumers has indicated that people have been exposed to an increasing number of gambling-related advertisements. The survey has been conducted by the Netherlands Online Gambling Association and targeted adults who are at least of the legal gambling age in the country, 18. The study further focused on younger…

Sports ・ 31 May 2022

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Dutch survey reveals increase in gambling ad exposure

The study was conducted by Ipsos among a representative group of Dutch adults aged 18 years and older, and a representative group of young adult Dutch people aged 18 to 34 years old. The study took place between 14 February and 23 February 2022. The second annual NOGA Online Gambling Barometer 2022 found that both young people and other adults have…

Sports ・ 31 May 2022

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Online gambling companies are 'failing problematic players'

Legal online gambling websites are doing little to protect problematic gamblers and are not taking action to prevent people from becoming addicted as required to do so by law, according to research by television current affairs show Pointer. The government licenced 10 online gambling companies last October with the aim of attracting compulsive…

Industry ・ 28 May 2022

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Addicted gamblers poorly protected by Dutch gaming websites

Dutch gambling websites like Toto, Kansino and Betcity don't always successfully intervene when a player shows signs of addiction. People with gambling problems have tens of thousands of euros per month since gambling sites began legally operating on Oct. 1, 2021, according to Pointer. These gambling websites are required by law to help prevent…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 May 2022

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KSA launches investigation into gambling adverts impact on minors

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has initiated an investigation into advertising by betting firms in the country that may be accessible by underage consumers. Issuing an update, the KSA detailed that the research will consist of two parts - firstly, the authority will request information from licensed providers to confirm…

Incidents ・ 26 April 2022

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Rise in Dutch Gambling Ads Prompts Legislative Debate

Internal debates continue as the Dutch gambling regulator reported a peak of 40 gambling ads per hour on television. promising "sharp, clear standards" for gambling ad regulation The Dutch minister for legal protection, Franc Weeerwind, is promising "sharp, clear standards" for gambling ad regulation as speculation and controversy shroud the…

Law ・ 21 March 2022

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Cabinet could force limits on gambling adverts

Minister Franc Weerwind for Legal Protection is working on legislation to limit advertisements for online gambling, which became legal in the Netherlands in October last year. Pending that legislation, Weerwind made agreements with the gambling industry about how and to whom they advertise. The restrictions will not apply to online advertisements…

Religion ・ 17 March 2022

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Dutch Govt Eliminates Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble

The Dutch Government has taken steps to eliminate a loophole in regulations that potentially allowed minors to deposit funds in gambling accounts and place bets. The loophole had been identified by the national gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). While it stressed that no examples had been observed of the loophole being used by minors,…

Finance ・ 10 March 2022

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Dutch Authorities Eliminate Loophole Allowing Minors to Gamble

The Dutch government has successfully eliminated a problematic gaming regulation loophole that could have allowed underage players to make real money deposits and place bets online with certain operators. While no such cases were officially reported, the operators that had triggered the loophole acknowledged the problem and guaranteed they would…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2022

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Dutch authorities fix potential underage play loophole

When facing parliamentary questions, the Netherlands' Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind confirmed that the Dutch gaming authority de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) had flagged that players could deposit money from a bank account other than their own with a particular operator. The KSA addressed this issue with the operators in question, who…

Incidents ・ 07 March 2022

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Netherlands parliament votes in favour of online gambling ad ban for second time

Dutch parliamentarians have heaped more pressure on newly appointed legal protection minister Franc Weerwind to reign in gambling advertising, with a number of motions passed Tuesday (Feb. 15) in the Netherlands parliament. The motions approved Tuesday relate to motions that were voted on in December but are yet to be implemented. These include a…

Politics ・ 16 February 2022

DutchNews

MPs call out legal protection minister for not tackling online gambling ads

MPs have again called on the government to ban'irritating and misleading' gambling ads which have dominated evening television since the Netherlands legalised online gambling last year. The Netherlands finally legalised online gambling on October 1, granting licences to 10 companies, including two owned by the state. Since then the number of ads…

Jobs ・ 11 February 2022