2 Amendments of Lorenzo FONTANA related to 2012/2322(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that almost 2 % of the European population suffers from gambling addiction; is concerned that easy access to online gambling websites is likely to increase this percentage, especially among young people; considers, therefore, that efficient preventive measures should be enforced, such as the implementation of strict deposit limits and stringent controls over minors, who, also through the new technological instruments such as smartphones, tablets, etc. could evade controls more easily;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that sport only receives a low financial return on commercial betting activities although it constitutes the main activity area for online gambling; recommends, therefore, the setting of a common minimum percentage of gambling revenues to be redistributed to sports federations, that have to ensure sustainable financing for grassroots sport, with particular reference to sports whose future is at risk;