Dutch government proposes near-total online gambling ad ban and financial checks on players
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Summary
The Dutch government is preparing measures to combat online gambling addiction, including a near-total advertising ban and stricter financial checks on players. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen (D66) outlined these plans in a parliamentary letter, with legislation expected next year. A proposed minimum age increase to 21 was dropped over concerns it would drive young people to illegal gambling sites. The measures come in response to a sharp rise in gambling addiction since the market was liberalized in 2021.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDan drijven we jongeren het illegale aanbod in
Met een vrijwel volledig reclameverbod voor online gokken en een hardere aanpak van illegale goksites wil het kabinet de gokkers beter beschermen
Sinds de liberalisering van de gokmarkt in 2021 is het aantal verslaafden flink gestegen
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