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Dutch Democratic & Labour parties seek betting amendments

SBC News Dutch Democratic & Labour parties seek betting amendments

The Dutch Labour (PVdA) and Democratic People’s Parties (VVD) are reported to be seeking to restrict certain online betting activities in order to prevent match fixing and maintain integrity standards within national sports. The coalition parties are seeking to submit new wagering amendments to the proposed Dutch online gambling bill, with the aim of removing betting on “easy to manipulate” …

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EUROMAT files Dutch tax rate complaint

SBC News EUROMAT files Dutch tax rate complaint

The European Amusement and Gaming Federation (EUROMAT) has joined its Dutch member, the VAN Kansspelen Branche-organisatie, in filing a formal state aid complaint to the European Commission. The complaint argues that the Dutch Government will violate EU law if it allows online gambling companies to benefit from a tax rate of 20% compared to the 29% currently paid by their …

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New Dutch Secretary DiJkhoff aims to push online gambling licensing forward

SBC News New Dutch Secretary DiJkhoff aims to push online gambling licensing forward

Klass DiJkhoff the newly placed Nederland’s Secretary of State Justice, has stated that he will ensure that the progression of online gambling licensing and regulation continues under his term. DiJkhoff appointment follows last months forced retirement of Fred Teeven, the creator of the Nederland’s online gambling bill. Teeven announced his retirement after being accused of misleading parliament over a 2001 …

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