Netherlands delay the introduction of iGaming due to some pending secondary legislations. The iGaming market was scheduled to be launched in July 2021, but now it has been postponed by about six months from that date.

Original plans

The first plan was to introduce the Remote Gambling Act (RGA) by July 1st 2020. But gambling regulators would have enough time to process licenses and had everything go live by January 2021. Now, the iGaming market has to wait for the approval of relevant legislations.

Dutch Regulator Might Loosen Online ads Control

However, it is hoped that affiliates and operators might be allowed to put gambling ads on the internet; this is after Sander Dekker, the country’s Minister for justice and security, affirmed that too much advertisement control causes rise in addiction to gambling. However, other rules might still be enforced, such as limiting bonus offers for free play credits. Celebrity endorsement of gambling is also expected to continue to be banned since they have a strong appeal for the youths.

Changes to age verification laws

Starting from January 2020, operators in the Netherlands are expected to be in a position to verify the age of the gambler. According to Affiliate Insider, this regulation came into force after authority feared that minors were able to stake before 1018 due to a lack of proper verification protocol.

The operators who will adhere to the protocol will be given priority in the licensing process. They will also not be required to apply for a remote license when the iGaming market is fully regulated. The operators who fail to use the new system, they might have their license application rejected or being hit by fine.

Damaris is a seasoned writer and analyst of the gambling market with several years of experience writing for various blogs and websites worldwide. He has worked with several casino startups and is a supporter of credible casino projects worldwide.


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