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Lottoland seeks interim access to Google advertising in South Africa

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Lottoland SA asked South Africa’s Competition Tribunal for interim access to Google’s advertising platform, reportedly at a hearing on Wednesday. The company alleges Google ended its access without justification and seeks relief for at least six months or until the Competition Commission rules on its complaint. Google disputed the case’s basis, and the Tribunal adjourned the matter pending a decision.

The Tribunal’s decision could determine whether Lottoland regains access to Google’s advertising platform.

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KSA seeks Big Tech deals against illegal gambling ads and weighs court action

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.

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