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Lawsuit Against 18 Influencers for Illegal Gambling Promotion in Greece

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The Hellenic Gaming Commission filed a lawsuit against 18 influencers.
These influencers allegedly promoted illegal gambling through their social media accounts.
Heavy fines ranging from €5,000 to €50,000 will be imposed for such promotions.
The new legal framework aims to combat illegal gambling and holds influencers accountable.
Over 3 million followers were connected to these influencers, many of whom were minors.

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The Greek Gaming Commission (EEEP) has filed a lawsuit against 18 influencers and streamers for allegedly promoting illegal gambling activities. This action is part of a broader initiative to combat unauthorized gambling in the country. The lawsuit was announced by EEEP President Antonis Bartholomeos during the 4th Greek Online Gaming Day, emphasizing concerns over the impact of such promotions on youth, as many of the influencers' followers were reported to be minors.

As part of the new legal framework, the commission has indicated that administrative fines ranging from €5,000 to €50,000 may be imposed on individuals connected to the promotion of unlicensed websites. The influencers involved in this case reportedly have more than 3 million followers collectively, raising significant concerns about the reach and potential influence of their content in facilitating illegal gambling practices.

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