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Dutch MP seeks action on illegal gambling access and youth exposure

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ChristenUnie parliamentary leader Mirjam Bikker asked the Dutch minister how minors can access illegal gambling sites and what steps could restrict marketing and payments. Her questions cite tests in which about half of the providers allowed deposits and play without age checks, and an Ipsos study finding that 20% of 16- and 17-year-olds gambled online.

The questions put age controls, enforcement and youth exposure to illegal gambling before the government.

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Franssen challenges KSA over action against illegal casino advertising on Meta

Gambling lawyer Justin Franssen said the KSA already has sufficient legal powers to act against Meta over illegal online casino advertising. During a panel discussion, he questioned why licensed gambling operators must initiate court proceedings themselves to combat the illegal market.

Gambling lawyer Justin Franssen said the Dutch gambling authority KSA already has sufficient legal powers to act against Meta over advertisements for illegal online casinos, and questioned why licensed operators must bring court proceedings themselves to address the illegal market. Franssen made the remarks during a panel discussion at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, moderated by Frank Op de Woerd, according to a report.

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