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Dutch broadcaster fined €60,000 for gambling advertising

25th October 2011 8:26 am GMT

The Dutch Media Authority (CVDM) has confirmed its decision to fine television broadcaster TROS for unlawfully promoting gambling, following a year long investigation.

The case relates to a May 2010 broadcast by TROS entitled "De Lotto Sport Awards". In that program, TROS repeatedly featured the logo of state lottery operator De Lotto and used the company name in the program title.

In its decision, CVDM points out that displaying the De Lotto brand serves no social purpose and [...]

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