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Spelinspektionen faces scrutiny over Twitch promotions of unlicensed casinos

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen was warned after a report said eight in ten Swedish Twitch influencers had promoted unregulated casinos. The source said the authority may intensify scrutiny of the streaming platform. Twitch previously said it had expanded restrictions on unlicensed gambling promotion, including measures concerning deposits, waiting periods and age verification.

Possible regulatory action could affect how gambling-related content is promoted to Swedish audiences on Twitch.

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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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