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Greek government plans laws and digital monitoring to curb illegal gambling

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Greece’s government plans legislation and digital monitoring systems to curb illegal gambling, according to the report. It estimates annual losses at €1.6bn, including about €500m in tax revenue, and says around 800,000 people in Greece took part in the illegal market in 2024. The proposals include closures, penalties and AI-supported monitoring.

The proposals could bring new enforcement measures for gambling businesses operating in Greece.

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