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Greece investigates 18 influencers over alleged illegal gambling promotion

Enforcement & compliance

Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission filed complaints concerning 18 influencers suspected of promoting unauthorised gambling platforms, and the cases are at the preliminary investigation stage. The rules provide for penalties of €5,000 to €50,000 per violation if breaches are established; the accounts together have about 3.6 million followers.

Operators and marketing intermediaries face potential penalties for online promotion of unauthorised gambling in Greece.

Earlier fines and penalties by Hellenic Gaming Commission

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedEUR 2,000,000HGC sets Greek gambling fines at €1,000 to €2m per infringementNot stated
Not namedNot statedHellenic Gaming Commission warns users about unlicensed gambling websitesNot stated
Not namedEUR 2,000,000,000Hellenic Gaming Commission opens cases against 18 influencers over illegal bettingNot stated

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