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UK to ban celebrities popular with under-18s from gambling ads

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ANJ: Over a Third of French Teens Exposed to Gambling in 2021

ANJ, France's unified gambling regulator, has revealed that over a third of teenagers aged 15-17 have played at least one form of gambling in the last 12 months. Publishing its "Minors and gambling: risky practices on the rise" report, the regulator detailed that, from a survey of 5000 15-17-year-olds, 34.8% had gambled at least once during…

Sports ・ 23 February 2022

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ANJ: French teenage survey warns of underage gambling protection failures

l'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France's unified gambling regulator, has expressed concerns about the increase of French minors engaging with gambling activities. The views have been highlighted in the regulator's French youth gambling report - conducted by research observatory for psychological disorders SEDAP - as part of an ongoing…

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French survey claims spike in underage gambling harms since 2014

The survey, conducted by addiction research and treatment body Société d'Entraide et d'Action Psychologique (SEDAP) in partnership with Montreal's Concordia University, conducted Zoom-based research with 5000 teenagers, aged between 15 and 17 years old. More than a third of those surveyed (34.8%) said they had gambled at least once in the past…

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Forbidden to minors but very accessible, gambling leads to risky practices

The share of so-called "problematic" players among young players aged 15 to 17 has more than tripled, according to a survey commissioned by the National Gaming Authority. Despite the ban on the sale of gambling and games of chance to minors in tobacconists and on the internet, more than a third of them gamble, with risky practices for a growing…

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Possible Gambling Regulation Review

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UK Gambling Act Review Nears an End, Concerns Remain

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Holland Casino Warned by KSA for Violation of Advertising Ban

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, warned one of its incumbents for violation of the whistle-to-whistle ban on betting advertising. The warning issued to Holland Casino by the KSA was for promoting betting ads online via the Eredivisie.nl website while soccer matches were still in play. The KSA acted on information…

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Italy’s Illegal Gambling Market Expands During COVID Lockdowns

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Covid ・ 25 November 2021

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ANJ Opens Public Consultation on Gambling Advertising in France

French national gambling regulator L'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has hosted its first citizen workshop on gambling advertising. The body of research is one part of the ANJ's "public consultation phase" on the prominence of gambling advertising launched by the regulator following the conclusion of UEFA Euro 2020. This month, the regulator will…

Law ・ 15 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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Swedish Inspectorate sides with Finance Ministry on gambling advertising

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France’s ANJ announces public consultation on gambling advertising

Launched today (20 September), the consultation will run for a month, and aims to gather feedback from French citizens about the perception of gambling and operators' promotional strategies. It will also poll citizens on the powers ANJ has at its disposal to regulate advertising, and whether new controls are required to protect the young and the…

Strategy Guide ・ 20 September 2021

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NOGA Objects To Gambling Ad Rules In The Netherlands

The legalized online gambling market is set to launch in the Netherlands on October 1, 2021. The gambling regulator and advertising watchdog have rolled out stringent regulations to ensure that there are no loopholes from the start and that players are protected from unscrupulous gambling practices. One of the areas that have caused contention is…

Lottery ・ 14 September 2021

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Gambling Commission to launch consultation on financial thresholds

In addition, the regulator announced that it will launch a new consultation about thresholds for financial risk. The commission's executive director Tim Miller warned operators during the keynote address that it will take action against those who don't fulfil their duties with regards to money laundering and terrorist financing. Miller said he…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 September 2021

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France's Gaming Regulator Unhappy with Gambling Ads during Euro Cup

L'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France's gambling regulator, has issued a warning to all operators after reviewing their betting practices during the Euro Cup 2020 soccer championship. The review stated that operators crossed the line with their marketing as the number of ads was too great. The regulator expects operators to cut back, or new…

Sports ・ 23 July 2021

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All-party Oireachtas committee could scrutinise gambling industry

The Taoiseach has suggested that an all-party Oireachtas committee could examine ways of increasing the regulation of the gambling industry. icheal Martin also said the Government will consider a Labour Bill to ban gambling adverts. Mr Martin said gambling addiction was a "terrible illness" that can destroy people and families. Minister of State…

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How football and COVID-19 are both triggers for a surge in online gambling

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French gambling regulator vows to block Cresus Casino

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