Compliance Updates

Netherlands Submits Remote Gambling Act for European Commission Approval

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July 17, 2020

Niji Narayan

Netherlands Submits Remote Gambling Act for European Commission Approval

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The Dutch government has submitted its Remote Gambling Act for review by the European Commission.

Despite COVID interruptions, the Dutch government maintains that it will launch its new regulated gambling marketplace on 1 July 2021.

Prior to market launch, Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) will open its first licensing window on 1 January 2021, evaluating incumbents seeking to join the market.

The Remote Gambling Act was officially approved in February 2019, however, the mandate has been significantly revised since its adoption by the Dutch Upper House.

The Act that has been forwarded to the EC for review contains the latest amendments drafted by Netherlands Legal Protection Minister Sander Dekker, related to competition rules, use of historical databases, executive responsibilities and further technical specifications and requirements.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.