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Hervitas questions effectiveness of Dutch online gambling rules

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Addiction clinic Hervitas criticised the effectiveness of the Netherlands’ online gambling rules, saying stricter limits could push problem gamblers towards illegal sites. The clinic argued that intervention is often reactive and called for greater focus on early prevention, transparent measurement and cooperation beyond the supervisory framework.

Hervitas’ concerns raise questions about whether Dutch safeguards protect players who move to illegal gambling sites.

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