Home » Dutch Council of State rules for Payment Service Providers
Dutch Council of State rules for Payment Service Providers
Recently updated on January 4th, 2018
The Dutch Council of State has ruled against punishing payment service providers offering their options online at illegal casinos. As a result, the Gaming Authority may no longer go after service providers in the Netherlands. Unlicensed iGaming operators may still be investigated, but online banking services will be protected by the law.
Their decision has closed a two-year case involving the local gambling operator and CURO payments. In November 2016, the Oost-Brabant court ruled in favour of the regulator. However, CURO payments contested the ruling soon after. After the Dutch Council of State’s decision, the Dutch Gaming Authority cannot appeal their decision.
Dutch Council Decision
According to the gambling regulator, the decision made by the Dutch Council of State has made it ‘more difficult’ to provide a safe gambling environment. Further, the gaming authority claims that payment service providers dealing with these Internet casino sites are promoting illegal gambling. They also claim that the decision also makes applying regulations harder.
Under current laws, the regulator cannot collect fines from unlicensed operators. This makes it difficult to offer Dutch players a regulated gambling situation, according to experts. New laws are also delayed, which could see better player protection. For example, the Remote Gambling Bill is still being considered by the Senate after passing through the Lower House in November of 2016.
Regulation Process
The Dutch Council’s decision and the delayed bill are just two of many other problems for players in the Netherlands. If local news outlets are to be believed, the bill might only come into effect in 2019. A regulated market depends on punishments by the regulator and investigations into illegal gambling. However, punishing payment service providers is not the solution, as the Council of State has proved. Keep visiting New Zealand Casinos for more casino and regulatory news.
Taralynn Engels is a seasoned casino news writer with a passion for keeping her readers up-to-date with the latest happenings in the gambling industry. With over five years of professional writing experience, Taralynn has developed a deep understanding of the casino industry and a knack for delivering engaging and informative content. Aside from her in-depth knowledge of the casino industry, Taralynn possesses excellent writing skills that allow her to craft captivating narratives that keep readers hooked until the last word. Her ability to simplify complex concepts and present them in an accessible manner guarantees that her articles are enjoyed by both seasoned casino enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Recently updated on March 6th, 2019The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) released the gambling figures last week Thursday revealing that Kiwis spent NZ$2.4 billion on gambling in 2017/8 financial year. When broken down, it means that one Kiwi gambler would have spent around NZ$648 on gambling. The figures were higher than the previous financial year […]
Recently updated on April 12th, 2018The Nevada Gaming Control Board has reached a unanimous decision to amend certain gambling regulations in the state. Their recommendations have been made at two public hearings in Carson City and Las Vegas. These suggested changes will probably be adopted by the Nevada Gaming Commission on April 19th. At least […]
Recently updated on September 1st, 2021The easiest casino game to win is usually blackjack because you don’t have to follow any rules and bet what you want to. While it’s a learning curve, you can play it for free before using one of the bonuses we advertise. With up to $7500 on the line, we […]
Recently updated on May 10th, 2018Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA Games, told investors this week that loot boxes shouldn’t be considered gambling. Electronic Arts, EA for short, was responsible for current investigations on loot crates because of their Star Wars: Battlefront II game. However, they removed the controversial prizes shortly after pre-release players complained about […]
Recently updated on August 18th, 2021In short, full-pay video poker is any variant of the gaming machine with the highest possible payout percentage. In many cases, this is the 9/6 version, where the maximum coins are paid out for the winning hands. Comparatively, the 8/5 version increases the house edge by removing one coin from […]
