Sweden
Sweden Opens Inquiry Into Youth Gambling Harm
Ministers want new safeguards for boys and young men as officials examine marketing, crime risks and limits on play.
September 07, 2026
Ministers want new safeguards for boys and young men as officials examine marketing, crime risks and limits on play.
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