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Six European gambling regulators discuss lotteries, betting ads and venue distances

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Source: DGOJ (Spain)

Gambling regulators from Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, the UK and Austria met in Vienna on 11 and 12 June, according to Spain’s DGOJ. They discussed instant lottery sales, sports betting advertising during Euro 2024, gambling venue distances, EU court referrals and anti-money-laundering developments.

The discussions cover regulatory issues that may affect lottery sales, sports betting advertising and gambling venue operations across six markets.

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