Dutch minister says Holland Casino’s public and commercial activities are intertwined
Finance Minister Eelco Heinen told parliament that Holland Casino’s commercial activities cannot always be separated clearly from those serving a public interest. He said state-owned companies may respond to customer and societal needs, but commercial activity should remain subordinate to the public interest; he did not assess the specific examples raised by MP Tom van der Lee.
The minister’s position informs scrutiny of how Holland Casino accounts for activities with both commercial and public purposes.