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Belgium to raise gambling age to 21; ban ads and bonuses

29th January 2024 6:45 am GMT

Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives has approved tough new gambling laws aimed at preventing addiction and the normalisation of gambling.

The laws approved today include raising the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21 years old and prohibiting all gambling advertising.

“This is a historic victory against harmful and problematic gambling addictions. My first proposal dates back to 2019. After four years of fighting against the gambling lobby and politicians who allow themselves to be used by it, [...]

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