Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots

[The Buzz]

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives in the Netherlands voted in favor of a ban on online gambling advertising, as well as prohibiting "high-risk" online gambling products, such as online slot machines. Motions have also been passed for a mandatory BKR check at online casinos and fake IDs for the Gaming Authority.

The two motions proposing these measures were introduced by Michiel van Nispen and received just enough votes to pass with a slim majority. Additional motions were also approved, mandating BKR credit checks for online casino customers and empowering the Gaming Authority to combat the use of fake IDs.

From Casino Nieuws:

One of Van Nispen's other adopted motions focused on 'online gambling with a demonstrably very high risk'. The SP MP wants a ban on such games of chance, using online slots as an example because players have no control over the outcome of the game. Almost the same parties as in the motion on online advertising voted in favor of a ban on very high-risk games of chance, but the BBB did not express its support this time. On the other hand, there was support from D66, which meant that a majority of 79 MPs still voted in favor of the motion.

Despite the fact that a majority in the House of Representatives is in favor of such a ban, it is not certain that it will be implemented. It is now the Minister's turn for Legal Protection, Franc Weerwind. A ban on very high-risk gambling would have major consequences for the online gambling industry. This is evident, among other things, from the income generated from the casino segment, which includes online slots . The most recent monitoring report showed that 77% of the turnover of online gambling companies comes from casino games in which players play against the license holder.

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[Online Casino Librar]

It's concerning to hear about the recent developments in the Dutch parliament regarding the ban on online gambling ads and high-risk gambling products. The mandatory BKR credit checks and measures against fake IDs will undoubtedly impact the industry significantly.

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