Dutch Court upholds Ladbrokes Internet ban

MSTERDAM (Reuters) - Gambling operator Ladbrokes, owned by Hilton, cannot offer Internet-based betting services in the Netherlands, according to a ruling by ...

Gambling is regulated under Dutch law, and only organisations with a special permit can offer services. Rival gambling operator Lotto had sued Ladbrokes. Ladbrokes, which does not have a permit, is offering its services on the Internet and through call centres operated outside the Netherlands...

Source: Reuters.uk - UK