Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), believes that reforms to Dutch gambling laws must provide a better financial guardianship of the consumer and vulnerable players. Throughout 2026, the Kamer will …
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Brazil authorities draws a line on social gambling features
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil will move to impose restrictions on the use of social interaction features and engagement mechanisms by licensed online gambling platforms. The …
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Only two of 291 gambling domains achieve ‘trusted rating’ in latest scam study
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readMore than one in four gambling websites are considered high or critical risk, according to new analysis from ScamInfo.ai, with the sector unsurprisingly emerging as one of the most dangerous …
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SBC NewsEurope
New Spanish betting deposit limits approved as gov’t keeps up pace of changes
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readSpanish betting companies and customers are going to be subject to a new deposit limits system after a Royal Decree was approved by the government this week. The news comes …
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Predictions, finance and a brewing storm of problem gambling
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe global rise of prediction markets globally could throw a spanner in the works of gambling harm prevention and treatment programmes in countries like the UK, writes SBC News’ Editor, …
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SBC Summit preview: Player Protection Symposium agenda revealed
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAs expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions. Against this backdrop, the Player Protection …
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SBC NewsUK
Tory peer becomes latest to heap pressure on Gambling Commission’s affordability checks
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe Conservative Party’s Nick Herbert has joined the long list of figures to hit out at the Gambling Commission’s affordability checks for the UK. Speaking at the House of Lords, …
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SBC NewsEurope
French betting’s new regulator asserts “sector is rife with contradictions”
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe incoming regulatory chief for the French betting industry will not shy away from further tightening of the screws on online bookmakers. Pascal Chevremont was nominated by the French Prime …
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iGaming Daily: Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller slams ‘nonsensical’ Big Tech
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readStakeholders in the licensed gambling sector will be painfully aware of the marketing shenanigans by black market operators running free across major social networks. For some time now, the case …
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SBC NewsEurope
Sweden’s channelisation rate falls as black market users cite better incentives and skin betting
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readSweden’s channelisation rate in 2025 dropped to 84% as the country, like many others across Europe, continues to battle the threat of the black market. The 84% figure, representing a …