Latvia Moves Forward With Tougher Gambling Restrictions

Latvia is considering stricter gambling regulations after the Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee supported amendments to the Gambling and Lotteries Law on October 21. The proposals would raise the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21, introduce mandatory morning closures for gaming venues and restrict how long customers can gamble online. The committee recommended advancing the legislation to its first parliamentary reading. However, the incoming 15th Saeima, which takes office on November 3, must decide whether to continue the process.