More youngsters than expected have taken to gambling online
Dutch gamblers spent almost €500 million on online gambling in the first six months of this year. Young adults aged 18 to 23 account for more than one in five of these accounts. Online gambers spend an average of €153 per month on their habit. 10 companies were licenced to offer online betting in Netherlands a year ago and 12 more have been given the green light to operate since then.
Online gambling companies are not allowed to use celebrities in adverts and advertising on radio and television will be restricted in 2023. Gambling companies which sponsor football clubs will also face restrictions when their current contracts expire. Most Dutch Eredivisie clubs are sponsored by gambling firms.
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