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Dutch minister rejects gambling ban for people receiving social assistance

By SectorWire desk ·

Summary

Hans Vijlbrief said a blanket ban on gambling for people receiving social assistance would go too far. He said municipalities can point people to a gambling exclusion and support such as debt counselling or addiction care.

Why it matters

Municipalities can direct benefit recipients to gambling exclusion, debt counselling or addiction care instead of a blanket ban.

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