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Nederlandse ggz calls for a total online gambling advertising ban

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Nederlandse ggz and Verslavingskunde Nederland called for a complete ban on online gambling advertising, saying marketing is reaching young people through influencers and casino streamers. Nederlandse ggz chair Ruth Peetoom said current rules do not sufficiently protect young people and young adults, while VKN chair Gerald Niemeijer said gambling marketing shifts to new channels in response to regulation.

The proposal signals continued pressure for tighter restrictions on gambling marketing channels.

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Amstelveen council backs public-space gambling advertising ban

Amstelveen’s municipal council approved a proposal to prohibit gambling adverts in public spaces. The restriction would be added to municipal advertising contracts as they expire or can be amended; breaches could result in penalties or contract termination. The municipality also plans to discourage gambling advertising and sponsorship at local organisations and sports clubs.

The municipal council of Amstelveen has approved a proposal to prohibit all gambling advertising in public spaces. The ban is to be written into the municipality's future advertising contracts rather than imposed through the Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening (APV).

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