Applying for an online gambling licence in the Netherlands: delayed, but licencing conditions explained

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Lisette den Butter

Associate
Netherlands

I am an associate in Bird & Bird's Retail & Consumer group and use my broad knowledge of commercial contracts and e-commerce legislation to advise our clients on varying commercial matters.

The Dutch Gambling Authority has recently provided a general explanation of the conditions applicable to operators applying for an online gambling licence in the Netherlands. Furthermore, it recently became clear that the Dutch market will open for online gambling half a year later than expected. Lisette den Butter and Tessa van den Ende explore the licensing conditions applicable to online gambling and briefly elaborate on the consequences of the delay.

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