Activities of Eva LICHTENBERGER related to 2012/2322(INI)
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (1)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that efficient regulation of the online gambling sector should, in particular: – channel the playing instinct of the population by restricting advertising to the level that is strictly necessary in order to direct potential gamblers to the legal provision of services, and by requiring all advertising for online gambling to be systematically coupled with a message warning against excessive or pathological gambling, – combat the illegal gambling sector by strengthening technical and legal instruments for the identification and sanctioning of illegal operators, and by promoting the legal provision of high- quality gambling services, and – guarantee effective protection for gamblers, with special attention being paid to vulnerable groups, in particular young people;