😱 Belgium 🇧🇪: Raising the Legal Age for Sports Betting Sparks Industry Debate

😱 Belgium 🇧🇪: Raising the Legal Age for Sports Betting Sparks Industry Debate

The proposal is to raise the age limit from 18 to 21 years... This move positions Belgium ahead of the rest of Europe, where in neighboring countries, 18+ citizens can already engage in gambling.

🔣 Within the industry, some argue that if it's about betting, then the legal age for driving, smoking, drinking alcohol, and viewing adult content should also be raised.

🔣 Another group of industry representatives believes that 18 is an appropriate age for individuals to make conscious decisions. And if 18+ can access pornography, why not allow them to place bets❓

🔣 Regardless of the outcome, with or without young people— it is estimated that the online sports betting market in Belgium will reach 407.80 million euros in 2024. By 2028, the number of players in the country is expected to reach 800,000 people… which, by the way, is 7% of the population.

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