In 2026 and beyond, the EU and its regulatory bodies will prioritise “safety by design” of online environments. Legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet anticipates an inevitable collision with Big Tech over …
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OHID commits £12m funding for local councils to reduce gambling harms
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readThe Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has disclosed the funding allocation it will distribute to local councils across England to support efforts to reduce gambling-related harms. Booked on …
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OHID reveals first recipients of £25m gambling harm prevention grants
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readThe OHID has published its first list of grants under the new statutory levy system, providing a clear contrast from the funding allocation of third parties previously led by GambleAware. …
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Labor breaks AUS gambling-ads deadlock for big reset in 2027
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readThis morning, PM Anthony Albanese declared that Australia will implement “strong and decisive actions” to curb gambling advertising and protect young and vulnerable audiences. A matter that has dogged Albanese …
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Comment: New Steven Gerrard gambling deal raises black market questions
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAnother day, another dollar for a well-known UK footballer who signs to promote a betting company that’s definitely not supposed to target UK consumers. With Michael Owen having a Punt …
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GambleAware closes: a legacy of innovation undone by political naivety
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readFor UK gambling, Wednesday 1 April 2026 will be the most transformative and impactful date for all stakeholders. It is also one which will likely overshadow another hugely significant moment …
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Policymakers move to tighten SG rules as NZ bill heads to third reading
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readCommunity calls in New Zealand led by an opposition MP to ensure that comprehensive player safety measures are included in the country’s new gambling bill were addressed during today’s reading. …
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EGBA brings Brussels’ attention to rampant offshore gambling
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readEurope’s gambling sector is actively participating in the European Commission’s (EC) action to take down online fraud across the continent. At the start of the year, the EC began the …
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KSC to investigate partnership between Eden Hazard and unlicensed Stake
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readKansspelcommissie (KSC), the Belgian Gambling Commission, has reportedly opened an investigation into one of its greatest-ever footballers in Eden Hazard after he became a global brand ambassador for Stake. The …
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GamCare warns of gambling debt crisis amid another push for reforms
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readMore people than ever in the UK are seeking financial guidance following gambling losses, according to new data from GamCare and PayPlan. Debt provider PayPlan reported record demand in January …