While unlicensed operators have until November 1st to leave the local market, PokerStars has moved swiftly to cease its operation in the Netherlands. This is likely due to the fact that there is now a mandatory six-month cooling off period before the operator can apply for a license and the sooner the online poker provider leaves the market, the sooner it can return.
PokerStars Makes Decision to Leave Dutch Market With Immediate Effect PokerStars Makes Decision to Leave Dutch Market With Immediate EffectIn compliance with Dutch laws that came out this week, Pokerstars decided to pull out of the Dutch market today.
This obviously has a huge impact on my situation. Please bear with me as I look into options and find a solution so I can get back to streaming/playing 🙏
— Lex Veldhuis (@LexVeldhuis) September 30, 2021
As PokerStars has yet to make a comment on the decision, there’s no indication as to whether the move is permanent or if the brand will apply for a license once the cooling off period has expired. Poker affiliates will be sad to see their revenues for the market zeroed, for now.
