You’ll be happy to know that I resisted the strong urge to frequently quote Hamlet in this article. For me, that usually happens whenever I discuss Denmark. Anyway, Denmark’s parliament will need a re-do for its online gambling legislation. Oops.

On June 4, Denmark passed gambling legislation that allows online gambling within the nation and also allows foreign companies to compete in the market, complying with EU free-trade rules. However, the land-based casinos within Denmark have complained that the new law is unfair in that it favors online gambling over their businesses.

Under the new law, online gambling in Denmark would be taxed at a 20% rate. However, land-based casino pay between 45% and 75% in taxes. Gunnar Sorenson, the director of the Danish Gaming Association, says that if the two industries are not taxed at the same rate, “the Danish government is effectively supporting the online gambling companies.”

As a result of the dispute, the gambling laws will now be resubmitted to the European Commission. This isn’t the first time Denmark has had problems with their gambling laws. Previously the European Commission shot down part of a Danish law that allowed ISP blocking of online gambling sites. This was done to protect the state-run gambling provider, Danske Spil.