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Google blocks offline gambling ads in 35 markets where they are illegal

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Google updated its advertising policy on 19 November to block ads for offline real-money gambling in jurisdictions where such advertising is illegal. The restriction covers land-based casinos, betting shops, lotteries and other real-world gambling venues; Google said attempts to evade it could lead to account suspension.

Operators and agencies must stop campaigns for offline gambling in the affected markets or risk suspension.

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EGBA and KSA discuss illegal online gambling at Brussels meeting

Reportedly, the European Gaming and Betting Association met a delegation from Dutch regulator KSA at its Brussels office last week. Talks covered the European gambling market, consumer protection, harm detection, money-laundering prevention and the next European Safer Gambling Week. KSA chair Michel Groothuizen has outlined a European strategy involving technology platforms and payment intermediaries, including a joint working group with Google on a whitelist of EU-licensed operators.

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) met a delegation from Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, at EGBA's Brussels office last week, according to the trade outlet Jamma. The meeting covered the European gambling market, consumer protection, detection of potentially harmful behaviour, money-laundering prevention and the next European Safer Gambling Week.

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