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Argentine senators renew online betting bill proposing advertising ban

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Senator Anabel Fernández Sagasti asked to reintroduce a bill proposing national rules for gambling and online betting, including a ban on advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Separately, deputy Marcela Campagnoli urged the Senate to consider a different bill already approved by the lower house, which addresses minors’ access to betting platforms.

The proposals could set national requirements for online betting advertising, payments, identity checks and operator licensing.

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Canadian senators urge federal government to ban sports betting advertising

Senators Percy Downe and Marty Deacon urged Canada’s federal government to direct the CRTC to prohibit sports betting advertising nationwide, according to the report. Their letter, backed by 40 other senators, cited findings that gambling ads occupy about 21% of a typical sports broadcast and that viewers encounter roughly three gambling messages per minute; Bill S-211 is progressing through the House of Commons.

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