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Netherlands 29% uniformed tax rate concerns industry stakeholders

SBC News Netherlands 29% uniformed tax rate concerns industry stakeholders

The planned legislation of the Netherlands’ online gambling market, has caused industry controversy following the report by Dutch news sources that several members of the ruling parliamentary coalition supported a unified 29% gross gaming revenue tax. The 29% tax rate would place online gambling services on the same rate as land-based gambling operators. Dutch newspaper the Telegraaf reports that the …

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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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Vincent van ‘t Riet – Mbolo.nl- Dutch gambling reform throws up winners & losers

SBC News Vincent van ‘t Riet - Mbolo.nl- Dutch gambling reform throws up winners & losers

The die is finally cast. The Dutch Council of Ministers (cabinet) has given state secretary Fred Teeven the go ahead for his gambling reform. Last Friday, Teeven finally got the approval he sought after on three main issues: online gambling, lottery reforms and privatisation of the state owned Holland Casino. But Teeven is not home and dry yet. Or to …

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