Last October 1, tighter restrictions have come into force. With a focus on deposit limits, concerns gambling online in the Netherlands.
Now, gamblers will have to consider deposit thresholds relating to a net deposit of a player during a calendar month. There can be no further deposits made until the end of the calendar month as they will be blocked when net deposit exceeds €700 or $777.
For young adults aged 18 to 25, the authorities set the net deposit limit even lower at €300. On the first day of the calendar month, the restriction will refresh.
Players will have to set their own personal limit for deposits when they sign up to an online operator, under the new measures.
Operators must raise awareness of the help available to those at risk of harm. This includes people who have a limit of €350 a month or higher and €150 for young adults. The authorities will highlight the national self-exclusion scheme, Crucks, and outline the risks associated with online gambling.
Pop-up messages will appear every 30 minutes to inform players how long they have been playing and to alert them when they reach halfway through their pre-set playing time limit. Additionally, the developers will integrate further messaging into online gameplay.
By sharing proof of income or assets with the online casino, people can increase their net deposit limit. This is according to Casino Nieuws. Providers can increase the limit based on the guideline that they use about 30% of net income.
They must now change this to euros so players can immediately see how much they have bet in real money with the online operators that display balance in points on their slots.
The industry trade association VNLOK, representing licensed Dutch online gambling providers, supports the new measures that protect players.
