SBC Summit Canada 2026 will feature a dedicated Player Protection Symposium, bringing together regulators, operators, and safer gambling experts to discuss how Canada’s industry can better protect players. The symposium …
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Blog: Can the UK statutory levy on gambling harm satisfy anyone?
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readNow that the new system to fund gambling charities is officially in place in the UK, will that prove a solid positive for the sector, or is a bit of …
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SBC NewsEurope
Greek PM announces gambling is next port of call following social media ban
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has confirmed that online gaming and gambling will be the “next issue to look at” in a widening push to introduce age-related digital safeguards. The …
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Opinion: Big Tech faces ‘architecture fallout’ as EU wants algorithmic accountability
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readIn 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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SBC NewsUK
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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SBC NewsFeaturedUK
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. …