BetMGM and MGM Resorts International have announced a $1m (£740,000) expanded commitment to responsible gambling initiatives as part of their participation in National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) Problem Gambling …
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French regulator slams addictive qualities of predictions markets
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAutorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the Gambling Authority of France, has condemned the ‘addictive characteristics’ of prediction markets. In a strongly worded statement published this morning, the ANJ reiterated the …
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Government set to ban unlicensed operators sponsoring Premier League clubs
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readOperators unlicensed in the UK will likely be barred from sponsoring British sports clubs, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed. The government announced plans to launch a consultation this spring, …
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Mexico drafts bill to restrict gambling ads during World Cup 2026
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readLawmakers in Mexico are to examine tightening media rules to prohibit gambling advertising during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The directive is led by Jericó Abramo Masso, Member of the …
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Gambling licensees in Spain have been told to prepare for a year of regulatory changes and new compliance orders. The message was delivered by Andrés Barragán, Secretary General for Consumer …
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Romania raises gambling age to 21 and moves towards ad ban
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Senate of Romania has approved two bills that will apply new restrictions on gambling’s engagement and exposure with the general public. Announced by MP Raluca Turcan, of the National …
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YGAM to train youth workforce to spot gaming and gambling harms
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe National Youth Agency (NYA) will use the training tools and resources of the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to educate and raise awareness of gambling harms across …
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Sector lambasts proposal to hike gambling age in Bulgaria
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readBulgaria’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 …