The Greek National Bioethics and Technoethics Committee has called on government departments to take coordinated action swiftly to protect young people from the increasingly severe risks of online gambling. The agency recommends tightening control over marketing practices, strengthening identity verification processes, and restricting payment methods to prevent minors from accessing gambling platforms. In plain terms, it's about tightening the fence from the sources of advertising, identity, and payment.
Advertising Control: Reduce exposure during youth viewing times, promote industry self-regulation
The committee specifically requests limiting the placement of ads for legal gambling apps during times likely viewed by minors, including statutory restrictions on broadcast and television airing times, and setting new rules for the frequency and content of online ads. It also suggests that the Greek Gambling Commission coordinate to establish an industry-led self-regulation framework to strengthen advertising standards and curb the rising trend of youth gambling problems.
Identity and Payment: Connect with government certification, restrict anonymous prepaid cards
To prevent minors from participating, the committee advocates linking user verification with government security identity infrastructure to block minors from creating gambling accounts. The Ministry of Finance is urged to restrict the use of anonymous prepaid cards—a common payment method among young gamblers. These recommendations are in line with previous measures to empower parents with digital tools to monitor their children's use of digital platforms.
Overall Strategy: A multi-pronged approach, targeting the illegal market
Greece is also taking a tougher stance against the illegal gambling market. Recent legislative drafts propose multiple years of imprisonment and hefty fines for unlicensed operators, targeting both online and physical venues involved in illegal activities. The Gambling Commission has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the health department to coordinate early intervention, treatment, and public education measures. This comprehensive strategy covers demand-side interventions (advertising restrictions, school campaigns, parental supervision) and supply-side actions (strict identity verification, payment control), forming a multidimensional defense to protect young people. Interested in the latest updates on European gambling regulation? PASA official website keeps you updated.
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