Dutch MPs back new taxes on ‘illegal’ online gambling
By IAN EVANS
The Netherlands parliament has voted in favour of tax legislation that would allow the Dutch Government to impose extra duty on online games of chance such as blackjack and roulette.
The law will also make it possible to tax those companies previously prosecuted under Dutch law or even where an attempt has been made [...]
European Commission qualms over treaty cited in ruling on German Lotto ban
By IAN EVANS
Shares in gaming operator Jaxx AG climbed more than 16% yesterday after Germany’s Supreme Court ruled state lottery operators had illegally boycotted sales agents, including Jaxx. The ruling paves the way for substantial damages claims, which in the of Jaxx’s case may run to seven figures.
In reaching their decision, the Federal Supreme Court [...]
Online Gambling Rulings ‘Held up by Fallout Over EU No-Vote’
Speculation is mounting that the online gaming sector has become the victim of Irish referendum no-vote on the new European constitution.
It follows the failure of the European Commission to take action against any of the nine gambling monopolies over claims that member states are dragging their heels over legal reforms which would open up markets.
Of [...]