Tag Archives: Gaming in Holland

Dutch Council of State: Unclear evidence means advertising ban unlikely before April

Dutch Council of State: Unclear evidence means advertising ban unlikely before April

Dutch politicians’ plans for extensive restrictions on betting and gaming advertising have faced criticism from Raad van State (the Council of State), the government’s lead advisory on national policy development.  According to Gaming in Holland – one of the Netherlands’ two gambling trade associations, alongside NOGA – the Council has not questioned the legal tenability of the proposed ban, but …

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KSA: Govt intervention ‘the obvious choice’ if industry fails to self-regulate

Rene Jansen KSA

Public debate on the prevalence of gambling advertising in the Netherlands following last year’s re-regulation continues, as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) regulator issued another update. Releasing a statement, Rene Jansen, Chairman of KSA – the Dutch Gambling Authority (DGA) – asserted that some operators in the country ‘look for the edges of the law’ with regards to marketing their products.  Firms …

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Maxima Compliance enhances commitment to Dutch market with local office launch

SBC News Maxima Compliance enhances commitment to Dutch market with local office launch

Recognising a need for a ‘strong handle on compliance requirements’ in the Dutch online gambling market, Maxima Compliance has opened an office in the Netherlands to enhance its local offering.  By further establishing its presence in the Netherlands via the new local centre, Maxima intends to offer its suite of technical and regulatory compliance services to regional gaming companies, adopting …

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René Jansen: KSA will implement the strictest KOA licensing procedure 

Rene Jansen KSA

René Jansen, Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has stated that the Netherlands gambling regulatory authority will have the necessary resources to deal with an influx of applications seeking to join its new online gambling marketplace. Jansen made his statement, addressing delegates of the ‘Gaming in Holland’ conference on 22 September, underscoring that despite a three month delay in launching its licensing …

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René Jansen sheds light on Dutch age verification framework

SBC News René Jansen sheds light on Dutch age verification framework

Chairman of the Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit, René Jansen, has emphasised that he believes the country’s Remote Gaming Act will be introduced on 1 January 2021 rather than the original target date of 1 July 2020. Speaking at a Gaming in Holland meeting in Amsterdam, Jansen shed some light on advertising and age verification framework which will come into play, …

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Amsterdam all set for latest Gaming in Holland conference

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The seventh annual Gaming in Holland (GiH) conference is to get underway next week (Tuesday June 19 – Wednesday June 20) in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, which promises to be “the place to connect with all the key players in the Dutch gaming industry”. Amongst those set to be brought together are Erwin van Lambaart, CEO of Holland Casino, Niels Onkenhout, …

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Registration for the 7th Annual Gaming in Holland Conference now open!

SBC News Registration for the 7th Annual Gaming in Holland Conference now open!

Join us this June in Amsterdam for the seventh annual Gaming in Holland Conference. Apart from several instructive sessions and a product exposition, the 2018 edition of the GiH Conference will also feature the presentation of the very first Responsibility in Gaming Awards at an exclusive awards dinner. Don’t miss it! ___________________ When & where June 19-20 in Amsterdam. Register …

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Betting on Football gets up to speed with the Dutch gaming market

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Gaming in Holland will provide expert insight into the opportunities and challenges in the Dutch market, as the country works towards opening its market for licensed online gambling. Held on Tuesday 20 March, the registration and networking day for Betting on Football at Stamford Bridge (20-23 March), the session will feature presentations by distinguished gaming lawyer Justin Franssen and Gaming …

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Dutch authority prepares for online gaming licensing ‘Big Bang’

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The Netherlands Gaming Authority has outlined a ‘Big Bang’, where operators who provide documentation in a timely manner will be granted a Dutch online gaming licence simultaneously. Speaking at this year’s Gaming in Holland Conference (13-14 June), CEO Marja Appelman shared the Dutch regulator’s aims, while outlining some of the licensing requirements and procedures for the Remote Gaming Bill, expected …

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iGaming Expert Panel & Demo Room take centre stage at Gaming In Holland Conference

SBC News iGaming Expert Panel & Demo Room take centre stage at Gaming In Holland Conference

Gaming In Holland – announced two major initiatives are taking place at this year’s conference. The first is the iGaming Expert Panel sessions discussing ‘The Future of the Dutch Regulated iGaming and Lottery market’.  In which an international line-up of keynote speakers that include:- Walter Bugno, CEO of GTECH Lottomatica, Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech, Joe Saumarez Smith, Chairman Bedegaming and NED Horseracing Authority. The top …

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