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South Africa's National Gambling Board warns against unlawful gambling ads

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South Africa's National Gambling Board warned that gambling promotions targeting minors, presenting gambling as free or discounted, or implying guaranteed success breach the National Gambling Act 2004. It said adverts must carry prescribed warnings, with requirements varying by format, and urged the public to report suspicious promotions; non-compliant advertising may face enforcement action.

Operators and advertisers face stated legal requirements for gambling promotions and warnings across media formats.

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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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