The Dutch government will retain control of Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino, to focus on reforming its online gambling legislation and ensure player protection efforts are increased…
In his letter submitted to parliament, State Secretary Van Oostenbruggen said the government may look at privatisation again in the future…
Elsewhere, the state secretary’s letter addressed the impact of recent gambling tax hikes on monopoly land-based operator Holland Casino. It said the government would also not privatise Holland Casino, but it was in talks with the operator to mitigate the impact of increased taxes.
In August, Holland Casino Chief Executive Petra de Ruiter warned any further tax increases would make it impossible for Holland Casino to operate profitably.
