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Popular Party asks DGOJ for update on European illegal gambling pact

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Spain’s Popular Parliamentary Group registered questions in Congress asking the DGOJ about progress on a declaration against illegal gambling signed with Austria, France, Great Britain, Italy and Portugal. It asked whether regulators had exchanged information on illegal operators and what action had followed, and sought details on approaches to digital platforms and content removals.

The parliamentary questions seek information on cross-border cooperation and enforcement against unauthorised gambling operators in Spain.

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BBB MP asks Dutch minister about illegal online gambling adverts

BBB MP Vermeer submitted parliamentary questions to State Secretary Van Bruggen about advertisements for illegal online gambling sites reaching Dutch consumers on social media. He asked about enforcement powers, the proposed near-total advertising ban for licensed online casinos and whether an independent impact assessment should precede a decision; Van Bruggen later said she could not answer within the usual timeframe because she lacked information.

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