Dutch Casinos and Gambling in Netherlands

Holland: Minister to relax rules on poker

International news brief: Dutch Justice minister plans to experiment with increasing number of places where poker can be played. read more

Amsterdam Part 2: AAC- quality and quantity but we miss the Krasnapolsky!!

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? read more

Amsterdam Part 1: CAC- quality not quantity

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. read more

Dutch minister to act on illegal gambling sites

News brief: Justice minster Ernst Hirsch Ballin says that he will go after internet gambling sites that target Dutch consumers. read more

Jan Sorenen wins grand final of Master Classics of Poker

He defeats Gustav Ekerot heads-up in one of the Europe's biggest poker tournaments. read more

Dutch parliament votes against online gambling bill

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. read more

EU tells Greeks, Dutch to open betting market

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. read more

Research and Markets adds gambling markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Belgian and Dutch Gambling Markets to their offering. read more

Dutch government breaks EU rules

International News Brief: The Dutch government is actively increasing spending on advertising state-run gambling in contravention of EU rules, according to a leaked letter from internal markets. commissioner Charlie McCreevy. read more

Study looks at Belgian, Dutch markets

The consulting firm MECN’s new study “The Belgian and Dutch Gambling Markets” analyses both markets in detail. read more

Holland Casino concerned over tax hikes

International News Brief: Holland Casino is concerned for its future if the cabinet pushes through a dramatic increase to the tax on slot machines. read more

EU targeting France, Greece, Sweden over sports gambling

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. read more

Rebecca's Recommendations - May 11, 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. read more

Rebecca's Recommendations - April 26, 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. read more

Easy Computing, Poker Academy sign deal

Easy 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. read more