In an unexpected move, the vote to grant Netherlands Holland Casino a temporary exclusive online gaming license has been postponed. The move was carried out by Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin, while expressing concerns that the measure could be rejected by the Dutch Senate.

Plans to open an exclusive state-run online casino did run the risk of upsetting the European Union. The EU has continually ruled against member countries trying to restrict online access to companies from other countries. This factor may have influenced Ballin's surprising decision.

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