The Dutch Online Game Association (NOGA) argues that a proposed bill in the House of Commons aimed at banning online gambling advertising by online gambling operators would push players to become illegal gaming operators. Nevertheless, the bill passed the House of Commons on April 16, 2024 with a majority vote of 79 and was directed to the Minister of Legal Protection for a review and implementation proposal.
No Advertising to Organize Your House:
In a press release, NOGA stated that the motion, which was supported by a majority of lawmakers, was "thoughtless and irresponsible." As the House passed the motion to ban online gambling ads on gaming sites, NOGA director Peter Paul de Goey reportedly said, "The House is trying to force decisions based on false figures, assumptions, and unrealistic fears."
As a leading trade association of Dutch online gambling providers, NOGA is now rejecting the legislation proposed by the House of Commons and calling on legal protection minister Franc Weerwind to refrain from making "irreversible" decisions.
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According to the NOGA, the rights of online players should be protected because about 90 percent of Dutch players gamble with legalized online casinos and sports books. The organization also indicates that gamblers are showing signs of turning to illegal gambling sites after the legislature enforces a ban on gambling ads on TV, in newspapers, and outdoors. The association indicates that the ban will confuse players about whether they are using legal or illegal gambling platforms. The NOGA stresses that illegal and often criminal online casinos offer no kind of player protection against gambling addiction.
Since illegal gaming operations have the potential to even promote gambling addiction, the Legal Gambling Service Provider Association believes that a safe and responsible online environment and player protection are top priorities for licensed gambling companies.
Review of Gambling Laws:
After previous attempts failed, the House of Commons voted on April 16, 2024, to ban gambling advertising activities on gambling sites in order to provoke a reaction from Dutch businesses. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Safety reported that online gambling laws will soon be reviewed. "A lot of research is currently being done because there is not enough hard data to make a reasonable decision at the moment. Let's wait for such a result, have a practical discussion, and make a decision that can protect online players as much as possible from problematic gambling and gambling addiction," the ministry reported.
Members claim responsibility:
NOGA appears to strongly support such a review or amendment. "A majority of the House of Representatives is now engaged in expensive gambling with online players who consciously choose legal proposals. If we soon find that politicians have made the wrong decision too hastily, the House of Representatives will be responsible for the negative consequences," it was reported.
Proposed prohibition enforcement:
The bill proposal passed the House of Representatives and is currently being reviewed by Secretary Weirwind. As reported, the minister will soon return to the House of Representatives with a proposal to implement the legislation that was adopted by the House of Representatives. According to a NOGA press release, implementation may first include high-risk games that can gradually continue until the Online Gambling Act and the Online Advertising Ban Act are provided to the Ministry of Justice for review.
NOGA closely monitors the process. Peter-Paul de Goeij said, "Secretary Weerwind has kept his cool so far. We expect the departing cabinet and cabinet to be structured to continue that reasonable line and never jeopardize the protection of online players."