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Netherlands Jurisdiction News
RGA criticizes Dutch online gambling plan
24 Aug 2010
The Remote Gambling Association said a gambling proposal in the Netherlands that only legalizes online poker is a "missed opportunity."
Dutch physicist wins WSOP title, $570,960
6 Jul 2010
Marcel Vonk won the sixth and final $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2010 World Series of Poker on Monday night, claiming his first WSOP gold bracelet and $570,960 in prize money.
ECJ rules in favor of Dutch online gambling restrictions
3 Jun 2010
The European Court of Justice ruled that member states can prohibit Internet gambling firms from operating within their borders if their own national courts deem that such a ban combats fraud and crime on Thursday.
Right2Bet discusses major Dutch decision
21 Dec 2009
he Right2Bet blog is focusing this week on the development in the courtroom battle between the Dutch government and both Ladbrokes and Betfair.
Holland: Minister to relax rules on poker
5 Aug 2009
International news brief: Dutch Justice minister plans to experiment with increasing number of places where poker can be played.
Amsterdam Part 2: AAC- quality and quantity but we miss the Krasnapolsky!!
6 May 2009
Here we go again...another conference, another city, another trip to the airport with eight 50 pound boxes and a booth, another weekend of parties and another industry gossip filled article. What is not to love?
Amsterdam Part 1: CAC- quality not quantity
8 Apr 2009
Ok, ok, so maybe CAC Amsterdam was quiet, perhaps the affiliates were far and few between, its true there were very few sponsored parties, and worst of all, the nightlife in Amsterdam is non-existent on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the three nights of the conference. Sounds awful, doesn't it? Not exactly.
Dutch minister to act on illegal gambling sites
28 Jan 2009
News brief: Justice minster Ernst Hirsch Ballin says that he will go after internet gambling sites that target Dutch consumers.
Jan Sorenen wins grand final of Master Classics of Poker
17 Nov 2008
He defeats Gustav Ekerot heads-up in one of the Europe's biggest poker tournaments.
Dutch parliament votes against online gambling bill
2 Apr 2008
International News Brief: A Dutch bill that would have allowed monopoly casino operator Holland Casino to open a gambling Web site on a trial basis has been narrowly defeated.
EU tells Greeks, Dutch to open betting market
28 Feb 2008
International News Brief: European Union regulators have given Greece and the Netherlands two months to end restrictions that discriminate against betting companies from other EU nations.
EU targeting France, Greece, Sweden over sports gambling
25 Jun 2007
International News Brief: The European Commission will censure France, Greece and Sweden this week for restrictions they have put on sports gambling, sources close to the matter said Monday.
Rebecca's Recommendations - May 11, 2007
11 May 2007
Here we go again. Back from another online gaming event full of meetings, dinners, lunches, parties, late nights, and NO SLEEP. None. Ok, fine. Maybe five hours total. Anyway, I’m going to try something new today. I have put together two different stories about my experiences in Amsterdam- one for online gaming affiliates and affiliate programs, and another for Casino City players. If you are an affiliate or affiliate program, you can find the Amsterdam Gossip in the GPWA Times.
Rebecca's Recommendations - April 26, 2007
26 Apr 2007
Surprise! What do you think of the new Online Casino City Times newsletter? Do you like? It is a pretty hectic time over here between the launch of our new and improved newsletter, the launch of our GPWA Times magazine, and preparation for the big Casino Affiliate Convention in Amsterdam next week. Yes, Amsterdam. How many places are there in this world where it is completely acceptable to smoke the weed in front of your CEO and all your clients? Not many, my friends.
Easy Computing, Poker Academy sign deal
5 Apr 2007
asy Computing today announced an agreement with Poker Academy, the leading Texas Holdem poker software developer, to publish "Poker Academy Texas Holdem" for the PC in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Dutch Supreme Court Upholds Online Gambling Ban
23 Feb 2005
International News Brief: The Dutch Supreme Court confirmed a ruling on Friday that the online bookmaker Ladbrokes must stop taking bets from Dutch citizens.
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