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Superbet becomes European Gaming and Association member

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Superbet Group has become the latest operator to join the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).

With its membership, Superbet Group will contribute to the ongoing work of the EGBA, including responsible advertising, safer gambling, and guidelines for the implementation of the newly agreed EU anti-money laundering rules.

“We’re delighted to welcome Superbet Group to EGBA, further strengthening our industry representation,” said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA.

“Superbet’s expertise and market focus will be invaluable to call upon as EGBA continues its drive to set high industry standards and promote a safe and competitive online gambling environment in Europe. We look forward to working with our new colleagues.”

Founded in 2008, Superbet Group’s brands include Superbet, Napoleon Sports & Casino and Lucky Days. The group is also a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

Albert Simsensohn, Chief Operating Officer of Superbet Group, adde..

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Sportradar to safeguard Brazil’s newly regulated sports betting

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Sportradar has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) with the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, through the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting.

The pair will collaborate activities focused on safeguarding the integrity of the newly regulated sports betting and online gaming market.

The ACT aims to support the technical staff of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, given their responsibility at the national level to coordinate the authorisation, inspection and sanctioning process of operators that provide online games and sports betting.

Felippe Marchetti, Sportradar’s Manager for Integrity Partnerships in Brazil, described the signing of the ACT as a ‘proud occasion’ for the company.

“We appreciate the trust shown by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance in the expertise of Sportradar’s Integrity Services division,” Marchetti added. “This ACT reflects a mutual commitment to establish a sustainable, regulated sports betting industry in Brazil that is built upon a foundation of..

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France sets stage for iCasino consultations in 2025

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French casino operators are ready to consult with the government on all the key issues following withdrawal of online casino amendment from the Budget 2025.

Casinos de France, the trade body representing the country’s 200 French land-based casinos, has told Gaming&Co that it is looking forward to discussing online casino regulations when it meets with the government next week, and reiterated its call for the country’s physical casinos to be given priority to operate the vertical digitally.

Philippe Bon, CEO of CdF, said that the organisation was also willing to study the different regulatory formats that could be proposed by members of AFJEL, the French online gaming association, but that there had been no contact between the two groups.

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The regulation of online casino as part of an open market model has long been called for by AFJEL, but Bon said any such project must take into account France’s very specific land-based casino environment.

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New Lancet report criticizes industry’s influence on PG research

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A new report from the medical journal The Lancet takes a deep dive into the topic of problem gambling and its conclusions point a lot of fingers towards the gambling industry.

The Oct. 24 commission consulted experts across a range of disciplines and read and analyzed a wealth of material, including 299 different prevalence studies before releasing its findings.

“This Lancet Public Health Commission should mark the beginning of a serious and sustained effort to apply public health logic as countries and communities respond to the rapidly increasing threat of gambling harms,” the report read. “We acknowledge that implementing these recommendations might take time, will not be easy, and will require sustained effort and cooperation from multiple international actors. We hope to establish a clear direction for future action that will lead to effective policy design and implementation.”

Lancet concerned regulators and researchers too close to operators

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GambleAware backs The Lancet Commission’s global view on public health stance

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GambleAware fully supports the global findings and recommendations from The Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling.

Recognised as a leading medical research journal, The Lancet published its report on the impact of gambling on “worldwide health and wellbeing” on 24 October.

The report provides groundbreaking global estimates of gambling prevalence, stating that “46.2% of adults and 17.9% of adolescents had engaged in gambling in the past year, globally. While only a small proportion of individuals will be classified as engaging in problematic gambling (1.4%).”

According to The Lancet, governments have neglected and understudied gambling disorders, especially as online platforms have broken down traditional barriers to gambling. Researchers estimate that globally, 448 million adults are at risk of gambling-related harm, with 80 million experiencing gambling disorders.

The Lancet Commission stresses the need for stronger global regulations to reduce the health and social harms c..

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Operators need to be proactive as compliance regulations change 

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Operators need to be proactive when it comes to new compliance frameworks, according to Andrew Bonsall, the COO at AperiData, who shared his thoughts on player protection within the UK with CasinoBeats.

Problem gambling continues to be a significant issue in the UK, with a financial cost of £412.9m and a societal cost of between £635m and £1.3bn, according to GOV.UK. As a result, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is tightening regulations, with new rules set to take effect in 2025. These updates aim to strengthen consumer protection by requiring online gambling operators to implement better financial vulnerability checks and adopt frictionless financial risk assessments. The goal is to foster safer gambling practices, promoting transparency and fairness.

In this context, gambling operators must take proactive steps to reduce gambling-related harm. Although the new regulations will present challenges, they also offer opportunities for operators to implement more responsible practices..

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Cordoba Lottery certifies Gamban, Betblocker and Qustodio apps to prevent underage gambling

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The Córdoba Lottery has implemented three applications to help with parental control and blocking online gambling sites. This week, the agency verified and certified Gamban, Betblocker and Qustodio, the three apps it made available to legal guardians of minors in the province.  They are installed on the device of the adult and the minor, allowing the blocking of access to…

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Malta opinion sees Italy delay yet guarantee regime change for online gambling

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The European Commission (EC) has extended the ‘standstill period’ for Italy’s new tender for online gambling concessions until 18 November.

The decision follows a ‘detailed opinion’ submitted by the government of Malta, raising concerns over the technical and compliance requirements for B2B businesses in Italy’s new licensing framework for online gambling.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) argues that Italy will impose ‘unnecessary barriers’ on B2B businesses, such as system and platform suppliers, by enforcing ‘duplicate requirements’ on technical procedures and compliance controls.

In response, the MGA warned the EC: “Member States should recognise that B2B operators may already hold licences in other Member States and may be subject to myriad requirements and checks, which could easily be mutually recognised if a cooperation framework is set up for this purpose.”

Italian authorities must provide ‘sufficient justification’ for imposing additional technical requirements on B2B busi..

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UKGC and MGA join forces for regulatory collaboration

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The UK Gambling Commission has teamed up with Malta’s Gaming Authority to better regulate its gambling sector through a Memorandum of Understanding.

The agreement will see both regulators exchange information and intelligence to build up better consumer safeguarding measures, curb criminal behaviour and combat the rise of gambling harm.

Andrew Rhodes, UKGC CEO, lauded the agreement, stating: “We welcome this agreement as a sign of our continued collaboration between the MGA and the UKGC. We’ve been working closely for some time now, and following our successful visit this summer, it is only fitting that we formulate our working relationship.

“We are keen to continue strengthening our efforts to raise standards across the industry, tackling common challenges such as illegal gambling, while also exploring future collaboration, including initiatives like shadowing and addressing key issues in areas like AML and sports betting integrity.”

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Brazil delays inquiry on economic and integrity threats

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The Senate of Brazil has “partially delayed” the Commission of Inquiry (CPI) investigations aimed at reviewing the laws, standards, and protections of the Bets regime.

The CPIs will serve as the Senate’s evaluation of Brazil’s fixed-odds and online gambling market under the Bets framework, scheduled to launch in 2025.

The Senate’s evaluation, assigned to the “CPI of Bets,” will examine the financial impact of online gambling on Brazilian citizens, communities, and family finances.

Additionally, the “CPI of Integrity” will assess the threats and exposure of Brazilian sports (professional and amateur) to gambling manipulation and fraud.

On Friday, the Senate confirmed it had delayed the CPI of Bets as it has yet to decide which Senators will work on the inquiry.

Senator Soraya Thronicke from Mato Grosso do Sul, who proposed the CPI to the Senate, will serve as the inquiry’s rapporteur but has not yet been assigned a team. Thronicke has been granted 130 days and a budget of R$ 110,00..

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