A month after it became known that Belgian politicians were planning to introduce a bill that would aim to curb gambling advertising on local TV, news about a separate legislative piece have emerged, that one targeting another aspect of the country’s existing gambling regulations.
If the proposed legislation succeeds in the Federal Parliament of Belgium, the current status quo will change. The measure is intended to restrict the proliferation of online gambling among the young and vulnerable members of the country’s population.
CD&V explained its decision to propose a new minimum gambling age with the fact that online gaming and betting services have become extremely popular among teenagers. Studies from the past several years have shown that one in five 17-18-year-olds have gambled online. Betting on different sports has been particularly popular with that demographic.
According to CD&V party members, measures need to be taken so as for that part of the Belgian population to be protected from issues related to irresponsible and excessive gambling.
At present, Belgium-facing operators are encouraged to add problem gambling warnings in their ads. However, Minister Geens said that he wanted to make such warnings mandatory.
Gambling ads that are allowed to be aired on Belgian television could be taken down by the country’s Gaming
Source: GMB / Casino News Daily
