EMEA , Legislation
September 23, 2024

Latvia Proposes Gambling Age Increase to 21

Latvia Proposes Gambling Age Increase to 21

Is Latvia on the verge of a gambling industry overhaul? The Latvian government has proposed amendments to its Gambling and Lotteries Act, aiming to increase the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. This move signals a stricter stance on responsible gambling and youth protection. If these amendments pass, they could dramatically reshape Latvia’s gambling […]

EMEA , Regulation
September 21, 2024

BAGO Urges Belgium to Raise National Lottery Age

Belgium Association of Gambling Operators (BAGO)

BAGO Pushes for Belgium to Raise National Lottery Age Despite Decline in Youth Gambling The Belgium Association of Gambling Operators (BAGO) is calling for the minimum age for National Lottery participation to be raised to 21, even though a recent study shows a slight decline in youth gambling participation. The 2023 study by the Flemish […]