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Dutch appeals court upholds Google’s right to classify EazeGames as gambling

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A Dutch appeals court ruled in a dispute between EazeGames and Google that Google may apply its own gambling definition to advertisers, according to the report. The court found Google had not adequately explained its suspension of EazeGames’ advertising account under the Digital Services Act, but did not rule on whether the suspension was disproportionate.

The ruling addresses how advertising platforms may classify gambling-like games and the explanation required when suspending an account.

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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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