Episode 10: Killing the Dutch gaming market and New Zealand’s casino bill

Right to the Source hits the big 1-0, as Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin recover from iGB L!VE and discuss changes to the Netherlands gaming market and whether re-regulation in the New Zealand gaming market will be a success. 

Once we get through the usual diversions – Ed’s footballing prowess, Christina Aguilera’s first number one single and famous people from New Zealand – we get down to the important stuff. 

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Are politicians trying to shut down the Dutch gaming market?

First up is the Netherlands online gaming market, in the wake of a ban on gambling sponsorship in sports and new player data from the Kansspelautoriteit. This leads into a discussion on lotteries, in particular whether a vertical driven by instant win games can be considered totally distinct from commercial peers. 

But the key question remains; do Dutch politicians essentially have buyer’s remorse and want to pull back from regulated operations?

Will New Zealand igaming bill bring players onshore?

And online casino in New Zealand will be regulated, with a bill introduced in the country’s parliament. But considering there’s a monopoly in place for sports betting, Ed is doubtful about whether that’s going to bring players into the regulated market, with data to back it up.