Dutch Government Proposes Stricter Gambling Measures

Dutch Minister for Authorized Safety Franc Weerwind and the Dutch Playing Authority are calling for stricter on-line playing measures. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

New measures introduced

The Dutch authorities is asking for stricter guidelines for on-line playing to assist defend gamers.

Led by Minister for Authorized Safety Franc Weerwind and the Dutch Playing Authority, in any other case referred to as De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the 2 try to cease the rise within the variety of drawback gamblers within the Netherlands. Weerwind and the KSA have introduced new measures, together with putting a month-to-month restrict of €700 ($766) for on-line betting.

allow playing websites to ask gamers for “proof of revenue”

The KSA additionally needs to allow playing websites to ask gamers for “proof of revenue” in the event that they deposit greater than €700 every month. That is to find out whether or not gamers can afford what they’re playing with. For 18-to-24-year-olds, the restrict can be set to €300 ($328).

Presently, gamers within the Netherlands can set their very own limits as soon as they’ve registered with the playing websites. The brand new measures aren’t definitive but, however they’re anticipated to be put in place subsequent yr.

Doing extra to assist

Within the Netherlands, 60,000 Dutch gamers have self-excluded from playing for six months. Nevertheless, playing corporations typically fail to detect their clients’ playing habits, leading to gamblers spiraling uncontrolled.

betting corporations must detect extreme playing throughout the hour

With the newly proposed measures, betting corporations must detect extreme playing throughout the hour. Firms would additionally want to have interaction with gamers and inform them of the potential dangers and assist out there.

Since 2021, corporations have been allowed to legally supply on-line playing, however beneath the situation that they step in when clients are playing an excessive amount of. In keeping with the KSA, betting organizations haven’t been doing this sufficient whereas a nationwide advisor on habit has known as for “fast motion.”

Setting the bar excessive

The Netherlands has taken agency steps to make sure that the playing business is a secure and honest place for gamblers.

In September 2021, it accredited the primary ten licenses for its on-line playing market following the passing of the Distant Playing Act. On the time, KSA chair René Jansen mentioned “excessive necessities” had been being positioned on these making use of for a license, together with habit prevention and shopper protections.

Unlicensed betting corporations that proceed to supply providers to Dutch gamers face KSA fines of as much as €600,000 ($656,000). If their annual turnover exceeds €15m ($16.4m), the KSA will nice them 4% of the acknowledged quantity.