Online gamblers rose by 450,000 after legalisation: NRC DutchNews.nl on 5 de July, 2023 at 11:38
Since online gambling was legalised in October 2021, 450,000 new gamblers including vulnerable young adults started betting, according to the NRC. Citing evidence from hundreds of internal government documents obtained through the Open Government Act, the NRC claims government ministers were warned by gambling regulators that advertising legal online gambling would lead to problems. Instead, it suggests, they appear to have been swayed by the gambling industry “and chose a liberal advertising policy.” According to the paper, the government wanted…
Experts predict changes in Colombia’s key economic indicators for 2024, showing improvement from 2023. These forecasts include growth and challenges for the nation’s economy. The Bank of the Republic has missed its inflation target since 2019, aiming for 2% to 4%, with a specific goal of 3%. Inflation has been hard to manage. It dropped […]
Brazil, the global leader in coffee production, is poised for a remarkable increase in its 2024 coffee harvest. This marks a significant recovery, setting the stage for more growth. Conab has forecasted that Brazil will produce 58.81 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee this year. This indicates a 6.8% increase from 2023 and an impressive 15.5% […]
In recent times, Ecuador has navigated through political and security challenges, including early elections and a new president. Amidst these trials, a January 2024 Ipsos survey reveals Ecuadorians place their highest trust in the military, at an 80% confidence level, and private companies at 57%. This period is pivotal for Ecuador, with the potential to […]