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European Commission sets out DSA duties on illegal gambling adverts

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The European Commission has reiterated Digital Services Act requirements for online platforms in its response to a parliamentary question about illegal gambling adverts on social media. The duties include accessible user reporting, advertising transparency and public ad libraries for very large platforms; the European Casino Association welcomed the response and called for enforcement.

The requirements shape how platforms must handle illegal gambling advertisements, including content that could reach minors and vulnerable groups.

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AGCO sets out plans to disrupt illegal gambling in Ontario

Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) says it will intensify efforts against illegal gambling through international cooperation, engagement with industry stakeholders and public awareness initiatives. The regulator also says it acted on an Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling concerning games of skill machines to ensure licensees meet the Criminal Code definition of gambling.

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