Greece plans to add gambling-site blocking to its Kids Wallet app, with the feature possibly launching as soon as next month, local media reported. The tool would block access on devices for users under 18, although Greece's minimum gambling age is 21; the app remains optional for now.
Operators may need to account for device-level access restrictions that apply even when users are not signed into accounts.
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Google expanded personalised gambling advertising on YouTube to prediction markets in the US, the UK and Canada, with the change taking effect on 30 October. Google’s policy requires advertisers to hold applicable local financial, commodity or gaming licences; its approved US locations exclude Connecticut, Michigan, Nevada, New York and Ohio, while the UK and Canada are not on the list. Advertisers must also obtain certification and cannot target users under 18 with personalised ads.
Dutch regulator KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to curb illegal gambling advertising on social media and is prepared to consider legal action if talks fall short, according to remarks by chair Michel Groothuizen. He cited hundreds of thousands of illegal gambling ads, some aimed at self-excluded players or minors.
The Dutch gambling authority KSA is seeking agreements with major technology platforms to counter the spread of illegal gambling advertising on social media, and says it is prepared to consider legal action if talks do not produce sufficient results. The position was set out in a contribution published on the KSA website by its chair, Michel Groothuizen, and.
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.
Reportedly, Some online gambling advertisers can now apply for Google Ads certification through their advertising accounts. The procedure uses a dedicated authorisation-management section introduced in October.
The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator KSA has suggested authorities prepare for possible legal action against social media platforms that fail to tackle illegal gambling advertising. Michel Groothuizen said the KSA would keep seeking voluntary cooperation while preparing potential legal measures, warning that proceedings could take years and have uncertain outcomes. He said European regulators have a joint task force with Google and Meta that is working on an EU-wide whitelist of licensed operators.
The chair of the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has suggested that authorities should prepare for possible legal action against large social media platforms that fail to tackle illegal gambling advertising, while continuing to seek voluntary cooperation. Michel Groothuizen made the suggestion in a piece published on the regulator's website.