{"id":19695,"date":"2025-11-27T11:47:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igamingeuropa.com\/?p=19695"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:47:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:47:58","slug":"joint-regulatory-authorities-call-for-stricter-regulation-against-illegal-online-gambling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamingeuropa.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/27\/joint-regulatory-authorities-call-for-stricter-regulation-against-illegal-online-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Regulatory Authorities Call for Stricter Regulation Against Illegal Online Gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regulators from Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, and Spain have jointly issued an official statement emphasizing the necessity for enhanced measures to combat illegal online gambling activities. This move highlights the growing importance of <strong>joint online gambling regulation<\/strong> efforts among European nations to effectively address the challenges posed by illegal operators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulation of online gambling remains a foremost priority for authorities within these jurisdictions. The inherently borderless nature of online platforms, coupled with rapid technological advancements, facilitates the evasion of regulatory oversight by illicit operators. Such activities pose substantial risks to consumer and public health, threaten public order, and undermine the legitimacy of lawful operators. Ultimately, illegal online gambling compromises the integrity of the entire regulatory framework established to safeguard public interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In light of these challenges, the signatories express collective concern over the escalating prevalence of advertising by unauthorized operators, particularly via digital channels including social media, video-sharing platforms, and affiliate networks. These promotional efforts not only contravene national laws but also place citizens\u2014especially minors and vulnerable groups\u2014at considerable risk associated with illegal gambling activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/igamingeuropa.com\/brightstar-secures-nine-year-contract-to-operate-italy-lotto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brightstar Secures Nine-Year Contract to Operate Italy Lotto<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The authorities reaffirm their firm dedication to safeguarding consumers, maintaining market integrity, and ensuring compliance with both national and international legal standards. They emphasize the importance of facilitating the exchange of information regarding illegal operators among the participating jurisdictions, urging digital platforms and social media networks to bolster their control mechanisms to prevent the dissemination of advertising from unauthorized entities. Furthermore, they reinforce their collective resolve to share knowledge, best practices, and strategies for effectively identifying, investigating, and sanctioning unlawful operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This joint declaration signifies a renewed and resolute commitment by all involved jurisdictions to uphold the integrity of the regulated gambling sector and to shield citizens from the dangers associated with illegal online gambling activities. <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Joint online gambling regulation<\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Regulators from Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, and Spain have jointly issued an official statement emphasizing the necessity for enhanced measures to combat illegal online gambling activities. 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