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BetBlocker unveils first language support for the African market

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BetBlocker has expanded its blocking software to support Bemba, Nyanja and Tonga languages.

The news marks the company’s first initiative aimed at users in Africa, providing a ‘critical resource’ to under-served communities in the region.

Duncan Garvie, BetBlocker Founder and Trustee, said: “For BetBlocker, it’s critical to be able to reach users in a language that they can comfortably engage in to ensure a smooth and speedy set-up process.”

The brand is now focusing its gambling tool on the three most prominent languages spoken in Zambia.

The project is funded by Entain and looks to aid the lack of gambling harm support services compared to more developed jurisdictions.

“Native languages also help us step past cultural barriers, showing that BetBlocker isn’t simply available to these communities; it’s actively working to support them,” Garvie continued.

“This is especially important in under-served and under-supported markets, like many of the African countries.”

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Study: a new generation of players in Kenya 

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A study by iGamingAfrika and Sharp Vision has revealed a surge of betting engagement from young players in Kenya.

Seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the African gambling market and trends amongst players in the region, the study detailed that more than 70% of players utilised mobile as their preferred platform.

This comes as networks and connections in Africa have improved significantly in recent years – a major contribution to the potential growth of the gaming industry and elevating engagement from players in the region.

As well as this it was found that the younger generation of players are embracing gambling products with 50% of 18 to 35 year-olds stating that they had played some form of gambling in the past year.

Angela Mwelu Senior Vice President of Business Development Africa stated that the results mark “a transformative shift in the Kenya gambling landscape”, she emphasised that the trend needs to be harnessed to implement safer gambling protections and protect..

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EPIC Global Solutions lands historic deal with NCAA

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EPIC Global Solutions has agreed to a landmark deal with a NCAA Division III conference.

The London-based gambling harm consultancy has reached an agreement with the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) making the conference the first DIII conference to offer a gambling harm education program through EPIC. The agreement, which includes an initial six-month consultancy period, will provide education on sports betting issues to student-athletes and staff, including athletic directors, from all PAC member schools.

“Since sports betting became legal and so accessible online, the PAC and administrators in our conference have been searching for a way to educate our student-athletes and staff about the potential dangers of online gambling,” said PAC Commissioner Joe Onderko. “This partnership with EPIC Global Solutions will help provide our conference schools with the tools to help our athletes be better informed about possible issues that can be brought on by online gambling.”

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EPIC and PAC prevent gambling harm among student-athletes

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The Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) has announced a deal with EPIC Global Solutions.

The organisation is looking to take a proactive approach to preventing gambling-related harm amongst the student athletes and staff within its member colleges and raise further awareness of the issue.

Mike Holinski, VP Partnerships at EPIC, commented: “There has been plenty of recent discussion around sports wagering involving student-athletes, so this is a timely collaboration.”

In detail, PAC has become the first NCAA Division III conference to agree a bespoke consultancy and education program with EPIC to inform and protect the competition’s key participants regarding sports wagering issues.

This will be through a programme focused on helping staff to identify the potential risks posed by the continued growth of all forms of gambling.

“We commend the PAC for taking additional steps to ensure that every individual within their competition is receiving additional information on the kind of ..

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iGaming Daily: NHS issues festive warning and late M&A moves

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Ahead of the festive season, NHS England warned of a significant increase in patient care demands for gambling addiction fulled by gambling adverts over the Christmas period. Dr Matt Gaskell, Head of NHS Northern Gambling Service, viewed the festive period as a “perfect storm of temptation” for relapses given the raft of football, darts and horse racing fixtures…

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Hub88: navigating complex legal landscapes

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Hub88 Head of Sales Natasha Giorgio, sat down with SBC Leaders to analyse the current state of the igaming market and why the role of payment options is crucial to the industry’s next evolution.

She also emphasised the importance of streamlining the onboarding process for igaming customers at a time when the market is becoming increasingly competitive.

What are the key issues facing operators in the iGaming sector?

The iGaming sector faces several significant challenges. One major issue is inconsistent rules and regulations across different regions.

In some territories, the legality of gambling is heavily restricted, which naturally makes it difficult for operators to plan long-term strategies or even to comply with the law consistently. Another challenge is responsible gaming requirements, especially concerning younger audiences who may be turning to other forms of entertainment. The onboarding process for iGaming platforms is often cumbersome, which can deter new customers.
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IGT becomes first gaming supplier to be accredited by NCPG

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International Game Technology (IGT) has been awarded the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) new iCAP Ready accreditation, making the firm the first gaming supplier to receive such recognition.

iCAP (Internet Compliance Assessment Program) Ready certifies that gaming companies uphold the highest levels of responsible gaming standards in their operations.

The new supplier-specific accreditation is based on the original iCAP that was designed for gaming operators, and which has been achieved by the likes of Jackpocket, Jackpot.com, several U.S. state lotteries and Tipico Sportsbook.

Supported by the NCPG, iCAP Ready utilizes best practices from the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards to ensure that suppliers implement and maintain responsible gambling policies, provide effective staff training and offer comprehensive player support tools. As part of the process, gaming companies’ responsible gaming policies and practices are audited by an independent agency and an overa..

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Dutch regulator to prioritise duty-of-care for under-24s in 2025

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The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, will adopt stricter scrutiny of duty-of-care interactions by licensed operators with young customers (under 24s).

This demand headlines the ‘Supervision Agenda 2025’, which sets out the regulatory objectives of the KSA and its oversight of Dutch gambling and licensed entities.

The agenda adheres to the KSA’s long-term supervisory principles, initiated in October 2021 following the launch of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) as the regulatory framework governing the Netherlands’ new online gambling marketplace. These principles include preventing gambling addiction, protecting and informing consumers, and combating illegality and crime in the gambling sector.

For 2025, the KSA has identified new areas requiring “extra attention” in its oversight of Dutch gambling licences. In October 2024, KOA licences implemented new deposit limits of €700 for player accounts over the age of 25, and a €300 deposit threshold for pla..

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