Dutch state secretary proposes DNS blocking legislation for foreign gambling sites
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Dutch State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen pledged to draft legislation allowing DNS blocks of foreign gambling sites during a parliamentary committee debate. MPs supported stronger measures against unlicensed operators but disagreed over player protection. Van Bruggen opposed immediately raising the minimum gambling age to 21 and rejected a complete advertising ban.
Why it matters
The proposed legislation would give authorities a basis to require providers to block foreign gambling sites.