Another mass claim is set to be issued against online casinos in the Netherlands for allegedly engaging in illegal gambling activities. The claim, which is being spearheaded by a group of disgruntled gamblers, alleges that several online casinos have been operating in violation of Dutch gambling laws.
The group, which consists of over 100 individuals, claims that they have lost significant amounts of money while playing on these online platforms. They argue that the online casinos in question are not licensed to operate in the Netherlands and are therefore conducting illegal gambling activities.
The claim is the latest in a series of legal actions taken against online casinos in the country. Earlier this year, the Dutch Gambling Authority announced that it had fined several online operators for operating without a valid license. The authority has been cracking down on illegal gambling activities in the country as it prepares for the launch of the regulated online gambling market.
The group behind the mass claim is seeking compensation for the losses they have incurred while playing on these illegal online platforms. They argue that they were misled by the online casinos, who advertised themselves as legitimate operators despite lacking the necessary licenses.
The claim is expected to be filed in the coming weeks, and the group is confident that they will be successful in their pursuit of compensation. They are also calling on the Dutch Gambling Authority to take further action against online casinos that are operating illegally in the country.
The online gambling market in the Netherlands is set to undergo significant changes in the coming years as the country moves towards a regulated system. The Dutch government has been working on implementing a new gambling law that will legalize online gambling and establish a framework for licensing operators.
In the meantime, groups like the one behind the mass claim are taking matters into their own hands and seeking justice for what they see as illegal activities by online casinos. It remains to be seen how this latest legal action will play out, but it serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges facing the online gambling industry in the Netherlands.