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The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a warning to 711 BV, an online gambling provider, for using an influencer to advertise online gambling. This violates the ban on using role models to advertise online gambling. The purpose of these rules is to protect vulnerable groups, such as young people and at-risk and problem gamblers, from gambling advertising.
Role model ban
Online gambling providers are prohibited from using role models, such as professional athletes, actors, models and influencers. The Royal Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has informed 711 that all expressions in which the influencer promotes the gambling provider must be removed. This means, among other things, that the expressions may no longer be seen in the videos. 711 has confirmed that the collaboration has ended and has initiated the removal of the content in question.
The KSA emphasized that gambling providers must be careful about who they use for promotion.
In addition, the KSA addressed 711 about offering tournaments in which players were automatically entered, without having to register or agree to the bonus terms. This can lead to inappropriate gaming behaviour. 711 has confirmed that it has stopped this practice.
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