European nations have moved decisively to restrict gambling advertisements, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands introducing bans, curfews, and extensive regulatory frameworks. Italy’s Dignity Decree of 2019, for example, nearly prohibited all forms of direct and indirect gambling advertising, while Spain’s Royal Decree of 2020 imposed strict time-based limits on television and radio promotions. Meanwhile, Belgium and the Netherlands have prohibited gambling advertising across all media channels, and Germany has imposed stringent rules on online poker and slot promotions....

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