Gaming
Franssen Tolboom is the law firm with a focus on the gaming sector, where innovation, entertainment and technology set the tone.
Sector focus
The games industry is a technology driven, innovative sector, within which the specialists at Franssen Tolboom have built an extremely strong position. We provide a full suite of services for the (video) game and social gaming industries, providing advice about various aspects, including game design, general terms and conditions, compliance and (un)fair commercial practices as well as supervision and enforcement by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (Autoriteit Consument & Markt) and the Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit). We also provide support and representation in administrative and civil proceedings.
Game design
Franssen Tolboom is at the forefront of developments in the field of (un)fair commercial practices and the protection of the online consumer, a subject which receives the focus of the Authority for Consumers & Markets. We advise on the design of platforms and games, so that they comply with stringent requirements under consumer law. Not only in light of the law now, but also in the future, and in light of open norms in national consumer law and strict upcoming European legislation, such as the Digital Fairness Act.
Gaming or gambling?
It can prove challenging to draw a line between where a game ends and a game of chance begins. Yet Franssen Tolboom can help you draw this distinction. We deliver opinions and advice to developers of games of skill (behendigheidsspellen), so that they can offer their games on the Dutch market. We also advise on various topics relevant to the games industry, including loot boxes and micro-transactions.
Our specialists
How can we help you?
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Franssen Tolboom provides legal support on various aspects of the gaming industry, such as game design, regulatory compliance, fair commercial practices, and enforcement by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) and the Gambling Authority. We also provide support in administrative and civil proceedings.
We provide tailored legal advice and support for game developers, covering everything from game design to compliance, terms and conditions, and regulatory enforcement.
Franssen Tolboom advises game developers on controversial elements like loot boxes and microtransactions. We help ensure that these practices comply with the requirements of the Gambling Authority and the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM), and that they align with consumer and gambling laws.
Franssen Tolboom helps game developers assess whether their game is considered gambling by evaluating factors like skill vs. chance, monetary stakes, and the prize system. We provide guidance on how to structure the game to avoid gambling classification, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations from authorities like the Dutch Gambling Authority.
You can easily contact a gaming lawyer at Franssen Tolboom through our website contact form, email, or directly by phone. Our gaming law experts are ready to assist with your inquiries promptly.
It’s best to hire a gaming lawyer early in the development process—especially when entering new markets, adding innovative features, or dealing with new EU laws like the Digital Fairness Act. Early advice helps prevent legal issues and ensures your game is compliant from the start.
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