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Kansspelautoriteit eases Cruks registration process for clients under guardianship

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The Kansspelautoriteit has eased the process for guardians to seek involuntary Cruks registration for clients in the Netherlands, according to its announcement reported in the source. Guardians now need to provide less supporting documentation, and applications can generally be completed within two weeks. Clients must first be offered voluntary registration; the regulator assesses involuntary requests and gives clients an opportunity to respond before deciding.

Guardians can seek gambling exclusion for financially vulnerable clients through a shorter application process.

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