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Romanian Senate approves gambling proposals raising minimum age to 21 and restricting online ads

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Romania's Senate approved two proposals to amend the country's gambling law, including raising the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. The measures would also prohibit online gambling advertising from 06:00 to 24:00 and ads featuring public figures; the Chamber of Deputies will make the final decision.

Operators would face higher age limits and extensive restrictions on online gambling advertising if the Chamber approves the proposals.

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