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Since the opening of the online gambling market in the Netherlands, a lot of developments have taken place. A ban on the use of role models in advertisements was introduced and the announced ban on untargeted advertising is expected to take effect by 1 July 2023. In addition, a tightening of the rules on the duty of care, in particular playing…

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The Belgian government has decided to ban gambling advertising across multiple platforms from July 1 in a bid to crack down on addiction and debt, with a further prohibition on ads in stadiums and sports sponsorships coming at a later date. "The government is deeply concerned about the impact of the huge amounts of gambling advertising that our…

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Belgium bans gambling advertising from July 1

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Australia’s Survey into Online Gambling Harm to Provide New Point of View on Online Gambling

An inquiry regarding the impacts of online gambling on Australian residents has been recently rolled out, following a referral from the Honorable Amanda Rishworth MP, the Minister for Social Services of Australia. A couple of weeks ago, the research was officially launched to check the impact that digital gambling has on local people, considering…

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Dutch survey reveals increase in gambling ad exposure

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Britain is taking too long to crack down on gambling

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Belgian Justice Minister Hopes to Ban Almost All Advertising for Gambling

The Federal Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has said that he hopes to ban almost all advertising for gambling in Belgium. Under Mr Van Quickenborne's plans, gambling products such as bookmakers and online gaming sites would no longer be able to advertise on television or radio. They would also be banned from advertising in newspapers and…

Sports ・ 11 May 2022

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Belgium aims to completely ban gambling advertising by late 2022

Belgium is seeking to ban gambling advertising, with a target deadline for the resolution to become a reality aimed in late 2022. This new project intends to prohibit companies and platforms to advertise on television, radio, social media, posters on the street, in newspapers or via personalized email, mail and/or text messages. By the end of the…

Lottery ・ 11 May 2022

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Belgian government proposes complete ban on gambling advertising

The ban would apply to advertisements for all games of chance currently available legally in Belgium across online and land-based facilities, with the exception of the country's National Lottery. The proposal was met with heavy criticism from local operator association Bago, which said the ban would not benefit the consumer and instead make it more…

Lottery ・ 10 May 2022

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Belgium to Ban Nearly All Forms of Gambling Advertisement

Belgium has taken drastic measures in its fight against gambling harm. The country began a process that will see gambling ads banned from billboards and all forms of media. The bill to end gambling advertising was introduced this weekend in a draft Royal Decree. The new rules will likely come into power by the end of the year. They will bar…

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KSA launches investigation into gambling adverts impact on minors

The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has initiated an investigation into advertising by betting firms in the country that may be accessible by underage consumers. Issuing an update, the KSA detailed that the research will consist of two parts - firstly, the authority will request information from licensed providers to confirm…

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Spain's CNMC Backed PRD Provisions for Gambling Restrictions

Spain's national competition authority, Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), expressed its support for the draft legislation for tighter online gambling regulation. The CNMC, Spain's authority that ensures markets from all sectors adhere to consumer and company standards, released a report related to the draft Royal Decree…

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Georgia passes bill with gambling restrictions, higher taxes and age limit, advertising ban

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Georgia passes sweeping gambling restrictions

Georgia's parliament has passed a bill imposing serious restrictions on gambling, including raising the age limit for gambling, banning advertisements, and increasing taxes on the industry. The law was voted through by the Georgian Dream MPs on Wednesday following expedited hearings in parliament. Activists have long campaigned for restrictions on…

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Research reveals powerful lure of gambling adverts on social media to children

A new report has exposed how children and young people are vulnerable to the growing popularity of gambling adverts on social media, prompting calls from leading experts for much tighter regulations. The research, published today as part of a policy briefing led by the University of Bristol, found gambling is vastly more appealing to children than…

Law ・ 26 October 2021

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Spelinspektionen: Generally Positive about Stricter Rules for Gambling Ads

The Ministry of Finance in Sweden introduced a proposal for stricter regulation of gambling ads earlier this year. Now, the Swedish gambling regulator unveiled that it is generally positive about stricter rules for advertising gambling products. Currently, similar special regulations are in place for advertisements for alcohol in the…

Law ・ 23 September 2021

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Spain banishes private gambling advertising from all media

or the Spanish Government, this measure makes it possible to end gaming advertising at times or media that can easily reach Spanish teenagers. But the truth is that no Spaniard will have access to gambling advertisements operated by private companies, regardless of the age of the person sitting in front of a screen, but state lottery and gambling…

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Garzon warns of tougher Spanish gambling reforms

Alberto Garzon, Spain's Minister of Consumer Affairs, has warned licensed gambling incumbents to prepare for further drastic changes to the country's gambling laws, which will focus on raising all-around consumer protections and operator conduct. Appointed last year by Spain's coalition government to overhaul a fragmented gambling regime, Garzon…

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Belgium Approves Royal Decree for Gambling Player Protection

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Belgium to Cut Weekly Gambling Deposit Limits By 60%

Should a draft Royal Decree become law - and it is expected to do so - online gamblers in Belgium would only be able to deposit €200 per week per website. [Image: Shutterstock.com] If online gamblers in Belgium want to play for high stakes, they had better already have money in their accounts or enjoy some winning sessions, as their ability to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 July 2021

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Belgium steps up consumer protection with online casino spending limit

Belgium's Council of Ministers has approved a draft royal decree to lower the monthly spending limit for online casino games. The draft proposal by Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne secured Council approval Friday and will now be submitted to the Data Protection Authority for consideration before being presented to the Council of State…

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Will Belgium become one of the most regulated gaming markets?

Belgium was one of the first countries in the EU to regulate online gaming. In 2009 the gambling law was modified in order to accommodate and regulate online casinos and caused nine operators to bring their operations to the world wide web. In Belgium online licences are linked with land-based casinos, of which there are 10 in Belgium. Besides the…

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