Bulgaria’s gambling sector has opposed a draft bill that proposes an increase in the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. Earlier this month, populist party ITN presented a draft …
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Australia’s $20m research paper branded ‘AI slop’ as concerns grow over gambling research methods
by A.J. Koehn6 minutes readConcerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gambling-related research have intensified after politicians and academics raised questions about an evidence review used to support a AU$20m (£10.4m) funding …
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Dutch regulator highlights pressure points in PM Jetten’s gambling plan
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readWith new Dutch PM Rob Jetten setting into power, his coalition’s action plan has room to clash with the gambling regulator on two key areas. This was raised by Michel …
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German state records five billion gambling self-exclusion checks
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Regional Council of Darmstadt has vowed to continue strengthening the parameters of the OASIS gambling self-exclusion scheme. The Council is charged with the management of OASIS (Online Abfrage Spielerstatus), …
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Wolverhampton rolls out four-year gambling harm reduction plan
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readWolverhampton Council has opened a public consultation to inform its Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy, as local governments across the country continue to confront the gambling industry. With the opportunity to …
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Romania moves to modernise self-exclusion infrastructure
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readRomania’s gambling regulator, the ONJN, has finalised the contract for the development of a new self-exclusion IT solution to be rolled out nationwide. The announcement comes from ONJN President Vlad-Cristian …
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GamCare recorded a significant increase in referrals to treatment and peer-based support services in January 2026, following contact with the National Gambling Helpline and its live chat service. The charity …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is evaluating whether the final destination for regulatory settlements paid by British betting operators should change. Consultations are now open until 2 April on the …
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Greece moves to “Zero Tolerance” to combat black market gambling
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAthens is informed that all options are being reviewed in the economic and social fight against black market operators, including prison sentences and consumer fines for repeated play on illegal …