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Influencers Could Face Charges of Promoting Illegal Gambling Online

Influencers could face charges of promoting illegal gambling online under new efforts to crack down on the illicit gambling market, the Finance Ministry has said.

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Indictment report for the promotion of unlicensed websites – EEEP recruits artificial intelligence and launches a pilot program for more than 200,000 players – What the Minister of National Security K. Pierrakakis said The post Illegal gambling: 18 influencers with 3.6 million followers in the spotlight appeared first on in.gr.

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Lawsuits have been filed against 18 influencers, including trappers, for cases related to the promotion of illegal gambling via the internet and social media. This was revealed today by the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis, emphasizing that the relevant cases are in a preliminary investigation process. Speaking to the Gaming Supervision and Control Committee, during the briefing on the implementation of the law to …

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Fine of up to 50,000 euros for illegal online promotion of games

·Marousi, Greece
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The authorities are investigating 18 influencers for cases related to the promotion of illegal gambling. The relevant investigations are at a preliminary stage, while the role of the individuals in promoting unlicensed platforms is being examined. According to available data, in 2025, approximately 1.8 billion euros were traded in the illegal gambling market, causing significant losses for the State.

The regulatory authorities have targeted 18 influencers for promoting illegal gambling via the internet. The government is attempting to limit the promotion of illegal games on social networks and the relevant lawsuits have already been filed. The cases are in the pre-investigation process, while those involved are threatened with fines of up to 50,000 euros per violation and criminal proceedings. The lawsuits against 18 influencers are among th…

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The regulatory authorities are putting a “brake” on personal accounts through which various influencers are getting rich, openly or underground, and even illegal betting websites, seeking to prevent followers from becoming addicted to illegal gambling. As stated by Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, lawsuits have been filed against 18 influencers for promoting illegal gambling through their accounts and their cases […]

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