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Utrecht questions Staatsloterij advertising fish display

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Utrecht said it considers gambling advertising in public spaces undesirable after a large Staatsloterij promotional display appeared at Jaarbeursplein. The city granted a permit because the activity is allowed under current law, while deputy mayor Susanne Schilderman said it would continue seeking ways to restrict such advertising.

The city says restrictions on lottery advertising in public spaces may require changes at a higher level of government.

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