The Dutch House of Representatives approved a motion to study the effects of raising the minimum age for higher-risk gambling from 18 to 21. A separate motion seeking to abandon the increase was rejected; the source notes that motions are not binding on the government.
The study motion may inform whether the planned minimum-age change proceeds.
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The Spanish Society of Public Health and Health Administration presented proposals to the DGOJ for the planned reform of Spain’s gambling law, the organisation said. They include considering a minimum betting age of 21, stronger identity and age checks, a review of bonuses and loyalty schemes, and updated rules for digital marketing channels.
The Kentucky General Assembly approved House Bill 904, which raises the minimum age for sports betting to 21, subject to Governor Andy Beshear’s signature. The bill also regulates fantasy sports, permits fixed-odds horse racing bets and prohibits wagers on negative performances by Kentucky college athletes; people aged 18 to 20 may still take part in fantasy sports and live horse-racing betting.
Kentucky representatives Michael Meredith and Matt Koch filed House Bill 904 on 4 March, proposing changes to the state’s gambling rules. The bill would raise the minimum age for sports betting from 18 to 21, bar prop bets involving athletes at Kentucky colleges and place fantasy sports operators under the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation; it awaits committee assignment.
ITN has proposed amending Bulgaria's Gambling Act to bar anyone under 21 from gambling, up from the current threshold of 18. Four gambling trade bodies urged members of the National Assembly to reject the bill at first reading, arguing that it is unconstitutional and lacks an impact assessment.
Romania’s Senate approved a bill that would raise the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21; it now goes to the Chamber of Deputies for further readings. The Senate also approved a separate proposal to prohibit gambling advertising from 6am to midnight across online and audiovisual channels, with further proposed restrictions on celebrity, athlete and influencer endorsements.