MPs in The Netherlands Reject Blanket Ban on Gambling Ads

The proposal, which looked to amend the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act) called for a complete ban on all forms of advertising for gambling operators. CDA MP Derk Boswijk proposed the ban but could not garner enough support from lawmakers. 70 out of 150 MPs approved the ban falling just short of the required 76 majority.

However, politicians agreed for a need to include ‘overarching playing limits’ as part of any amendments to the KOA Act.

Loss Limits Set for Introduction

Bikker, a vocal critic of the current Dutch online gambling regulations, has called for a ‘universal loss limit’ across all 27 licensed operators “without the possibility of offering customers an increase.”

Before the vote, Minister for Legal Protections, Franc Weerwind, rejected ChristenUnie’s mandate, citing the incorporation of financial risk checks into the upcoming and approved amendments.

Higher Penalties for Gambling Operators

The Kamer’s final vote supported the mandate of Socialist Party MP Michiel van Nispen to impose stricter financial penalties for online gambling violations. Van Nispen proposed fines of 10% of turnover for violating regulations. The mandate was passed with support from 102 MPs.

Van Nispen noted:

2023 KSA Regulatory Fines

Thomas Nielsen

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