Dutch cabinet rejects proposals to ban Postcode Loterij format and tighten advertising rules
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The Dutch cabinet rejected proposals to ban the Nationale Postcode Loterij’s current format and add advertising rules on 15 October 2026. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen said the lottery’s gambling-harm risk is relatively low, despite acknowledging that postcode-based prizes can trigger fear of missing out. The Tweede Kamer still has to consider the citizens’ initiative.
Why it matters
The decision leaves the lottery’s current format and advertising rules unchanged while the Tweede Kamer considers the initiative.