Measures brought about by Franc Weerwind, the Netherlands’ minister of legal protection, to improve safer gambling practices, have been submitted to the European Commission and are now up for consultation.

Weerwind first announced the measures – which would amend aspects of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) – in December. The submission to the European Commission took place on 28 February, with a standstill period now in place until 29 May. This standstill allows the amendments to be considered by the European Commission and other member states.

The notification outlines a number of amendments to the KOA, which took effect on 1 October 2021. Among other things, if enforced, these would include monitoring of players who deposit more than €350 per month.