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Cross River law authorises action against unlicensed online betting sites

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Cross River State’s 2025 gaming law authorises its gaming agency to seek content takedowns and advertising restrictions against unlicensed online operators, the agency’s director-general said. The agency said formal cooperation with Google would begin on 15 October, while a reciprocity licensing system involving 25 states was established in May 2025.

Licensed operators can advertise legally in Cross River while the agency gains powers to act against unauthorised online competitors.

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KSA seeks Big Tech deals against illegal gambling ads and weighs court action

Dutch regulator KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to curb illegal gambling advertising on social media and is prepared to consider legal action if talks fall short, according to remarks by chair Michel Groothuizen. He cited hundreds of thousands of illegal gambling ads, some aimed at self-excluded players or minors.

The Dutch gambling authority KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to counter the spread of illegal gambling advertising on social media, and says it is prepared to consider legal action if talks do not produce sufficient results. The position was set out in a contribution published on the KSA website by its chair, Michel Groothuizen, and.

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