WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belgium has ignited a global debate by raising its legal gambling age from 18 to 21, citing concerns over gambling addiction. The move sets Belgium apart from other EU countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, where the legal gambling age is 18. Miranda Raaff, Head of […]
Day: August 2, 2024
Belgium Ignites Global Debate by Changing Gambling Age, Highlighting Huge Regulatory Gaps
Legal Age Restrictions Comparison: Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, and Japan WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belgium has ignited a global debate by raising its legal gambling age from 18 to 21, citing concerns over gambling addiction. The move sets Belgium apart from other EU countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, […]
ABL K2 Expedition Team Celebrated in Islamabad for Promoting Climate Change Awareness
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VIS Upgrades Macter International’s Ratings Amid Pharmaceutical Sector Stability
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