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EU authorities tighten oversight of gambling tipsters and influencers

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European Union authorities have increased scrutiny of tipsters and influencers promoting gambling, with Italy imposing sanctions and France requiring creator registration, according to the report. Italian fines can reach €600,000 per infringement, while the report says EU rules distinguish personal opinion from commercial promotion based on factors including affiliate links and brand control.

Operators and affiliates face greater regulatory exposure when gambling promotions are not clearly identified as commercial content.

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