Dan Waugh of Regulus Partners has spotted a change in the public policy discourse on gambling. The Good Law Project’s complaint to the Charity Commission has sparked something of a rebellion on social media, as those in the lived experience community grow tired of the anti-gambling lobby’s dirty tricks
Allwyn has appointed Francesco Rodano has joined the lottery-led gaming entertainment company as Group Head of Responsible Gaming, bringing substantial international experience spanning public policy, regulation and technology innovation. Francesco joins after 10 years at the technology-led gaming company Playtech, where he led a global initiative focused on player protection and long-term business sustainability. During this time, he also championed…
One in five Brazilian students in the final years of elementary and high school say they have already placed bets online, according to a survey released this Wednesday, the 9th, by the Mixed Parliamentary Front for Education , in partnership with Equidade.info , a non-profit initiative of the Lemann Center at Stanford Graduate School of Education . The survey polled 1,912…
The new rules of the National Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (Conar) , applied to the Brazilian online betting market, were analyzed by partner Luiza Sato and lawyer Carolina Soares Franco , both from TozziniFreire Advogados . In the article, Sato and Franco explain the new restrictions applied to the sector, scheduled to come into effect 30 days after its publication, which occurred at…
Diego Garciarena , a deputy from the province of Buenos Aires, questioned the government of Axel Kicillof for the lack of implementation of the announced biometric controls for online gambling platforms, and demanded urgent measures to prevent children and adolescents from accessing betting sites, nine months after the province made these systems mandatory. “In December 2025, the Provincial Institute of Lotteries…
This episode explores the recent developments in Dutch online gambling regulation, including the proposed advertising ban, market challenges, and future outlook. Featuring insights from industry experts Ted Menmuir and Christian Lee, it provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape. Key Topics Dutch gambling market history and recent changes Proposed comprehensive ban on gambling advertising…
The appointment of Ruth Evans as the new Chair of the Gambling Commission (GC) comes at a vital moment for the UK iGaming market, as industry stakeholders continue to combat illegal operators.
Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), confirmed that Evans’ five-year term as Chair will begin later this month, on 30 September. She replaces Charles Counsell, who has filled the role as Chair on an interim basis since the departure of Marcus Boyle in January last year.
Evans’ appointment comes at a crucial time, with UK iGaming operators battling against a black market which is estimated to have generated $50bn in gross revenue in 2025, according to a Fincord Intelligence report recently shared by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).
Commenting on her appointment, Evans said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Chair of the Gambling Commission at a time when its role in keeping gambling fair, safe and crime-free is more important than ever..
The hostility faced by prediction markets across the US is embodied by the struggles of Kalshi in New York.
Tensions are boiling over in the Big Apple, as New York State Governor Kathy Hochul warned the prediction market platform that it cannot buy itself an exemption from the law as the legal battle between the state and the sector escalates.
The New York attorney general on Friday (31 July) filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of breaking the law by offering unregulated gambling under the guise of events contracts.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Kalshi had offered to pay a 6% tax on prediction market traders, which would raise $10bn over five years for the state.
However, Governor Hochul posted on X: “Kalshi can promise 100% of its revenue. You can’t buy yourself an exemption from New York law. If an illegal bookie offers the state a share of their profits, we’ll still shut them down.”
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Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling.
State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling websites through telecommunications operators.
According to the state press, the new rules will be enforced on 8 February 2027, revising existing provisions under the current Law On Regulation of Gaming Activities that relate to the blocking of unlicensed operators offering online gambling and lottery services.
The Committee added that the revisions are necessary to address the increased ease of access to offshore platforms through digital means. Under the new provisions, the advertising opportunities for these unlicensed operators will also be severely limited.
Armenia’s gambling legislation is already undergoing a complete overhaul, having been adopted by the National Assembly in June 2024 and..
Africa’s iGaming stakeholders are uniting this week for the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, a continent-wide effort bringing together regulators, operators, industry organisations and responsible gambling bodies to help protect players from gambling harm.
Led by the African iGaming Alliance (AiA), the concerted effort seeks to effectively protect consumers, uphold responsible gambling practices and improve public awareness.
#PlaySafeAfrica will be used as the campaign’s banner throughout the week, with industry stakeholders from across African markets getting involved on social media, while media briefings, a five-day public awareness campaign, community outreach initiatives and a continental webinar are all taking place.
Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, Chief Executive Officer of AiA, said the association will continually support player safety in every way possible via programmes such as this.
Kesitilwe commented: “As Africa’s gambling industry continues to grow, player protectio..
The political debate around gambling has long been polarised and now it has plunged into obscenity. But where are those who should be representing the grown-ups? Steve Hoare investigates Gamban Director Matt Zarb-Cousin lost it the other day – although he doesn’t see it that way. He believes if somebody calls him a a c***,…