Dutch government fines online gambling company

Globalstars a Curaçao license online gambling firm has been fined for offering online bingo and roulette to Dutch online customers without a license to do so hence violating current Dutch laws on overseas operators targeting nationals within Holland.

The fine imposed on Globalstars of €100,000 is payable immediately, however what ability the Dutch government has with enforcing the fine and payment is questionable because of the location of Globalstars.

The Dutch gambling commission issued a number of warnings to online companies about their illegal practices a year ago now, but some online operators are still continuing with their online offerings to Dutch nationals.

 It is reported that new rules are being drawn up to licence online gambling companies which are expected to come into force in 2015, currently the Dutch state operates a gambling monopoly which is expected to be liberalised creating more competition within the sector.