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Irish government begins recruitment for GRAI regulatory positions

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Ireland’s government is encouraging candidates to apply for seven positions at the newly established Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann – the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI).

Earlier in October, legislation which provided the framework and legislative basis for GRAI’s establishment was passed in both Houses of the Oireachtas.

President Michael Higgins also recently signed the Gambling Regulation Act into law, allowing for Ireland’s gambling regulator to be established.

GRAI will be responsible for the licensing and regulation of online and in-person gambling in Ireland, focusing on public safety and wellbeing, in addition to having the power to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps.

James Browne TD, Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, has stated that the GRAI has seven roles available – Chair and six ordinary member positions.

Browne said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to lead Údarás Rial..

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NY’s Responsible Play Partnership present further prevention measures

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New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) has announced additional collaborative measures to help prevent problem gambling in the US state.

The RPP is a shared initiative between the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) to help address problem gambling, as well as ensure all gaming entities are compliant with rules and regulations and offer help to individuals who need it.

Further measures being implemented by the RPP include “providing prompt support to gamblers who find themselves in crisis, ensuring that gaming industry workers are properly trained to identify and interact with potential problem gamblers and collecting specific data from mobile sports wagering operators to better research its impact on New Yorkers”.

Discussions for the additional measures took place at the del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo earlier this week, bringing further support ..

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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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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

The commission concluded that the..

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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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