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The latest data from the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) Gambling Survey of Great Britain (GSGB) has affirmed that young males are more likely to be drawn to traditionally higher risk gaming verticals.

The study found that when lottery draws are removed, males aged 18 to 24 had the highest rate of gambling participation, 47%, compared to the overall figure of 28% for the whole cohort.

Male participants showed a stronger preference for betting exchanges, in-play betting and virtual horse racing – all products that require repeated player interaction and have been flagged as higher risk verticals due to their rapid gameplay mechanics and highly engaging design features.

The data detailed that scratchcards (12%), sports betting (10%) and online instant win games (7%) ranked as the three most frequently used non-lottery activities – products that are typically associated with higher gambling risk.

Gambling rates stabilise

The GSGB was developed over a two-year period to transform rese..

Liverpool is set to undergo regulatory changes that halt gambling marketing from appearing on the side of taxis in the city.

Documents released and seen by the Liverpool Echo detailed a myriad of changes to the sector in the North West city, including limitations on marketing which would likely impact the relationship between black cabs and the gambling industry.

Risking backlash from drivers in the region, the changes come alongside a steep rise in licensing prices for the sector.

There is also a dispute brewing around the number of vehicles that are registered in Wolverhampton but operating in Liverpool – with many believing that the licensing process in Wolverhampton is far easier than in other parts of the country.

The capital watches on

The tightening of restrictions in the North of England is yet to be mirrored in the South of England, in spite of significant criticism levelled at London Mayor, Sadiq Khan.

Khan has been accused of “backtracking” after he pledged in 20..

PointsBet Australia has been hit with an over AUD $500,000 (£240,450) fine for breaches of spam and gambling self-exclusion laws.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued the penalty after discovering that the company sent more than 800 messages that breached Australia’s e-marketing laws. The operator was also found to have breached laws relating to BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register (NSER).

According to the ACMA, PointsBet delayed closing the accounts of customers who had registered for the NSER and sent marketing messages to self-excluded persons. In total, 508 messages were sent to self-excluded individuals between August and September 2023.

The AMCA did note, however, that no excluded customers were able to place bets with PointsBet during the investigation period.

Nerida O’Loughlin, Chair of the ACMA, said there were “no excuses” for gambling companies such as PointsBet failing to understand their legal obligations to customers.

She added: “..

FanDuel has introduced Real-Time Check-In, a tool that uses machine learning to predict depositing behaviour.

Cory Fox, FanDuel’s SVP of Public Policy and Sustainability, unveiled the responsible gambling tool during a panel at SBC Summit Americas’ Player Protection Symposium.

The idea behind the tool is that it will combine data with machine learning to analyse and model personalised depositing behaviour of players, and estimate how much it expects an individual to be depositing.

If a player exceeds this projection or deposits an inconsistent amount compared to their established pattern, the Real-Time Check-In will prompt them to review the transaction and give them an option to lower their deposit amount, as well as direct them to other responsible gambling tools on the FanDuel platform.

The new tool sits alongside My Spend, introduced by FanDuel at the close of 2024, which provides a detailed breakdown of deposit and betting activity for customers, as well as encourages them to ..

Testimony from Brazilian influencer Virginia Fonseca has underpinned the urgent need for further clarity surrounding the advertising standards of the Bets regime.

Fonseca, a beauty and lifestyle influencer who has amassed over 50 million followers across various social media platforms, was questioned by Senators on the influence of celebrities promoting online gambling platforms – particularly prior to the establishment of the regulated Bets regime on 1 January 2025.

Investigators have unearthed examples of influencers using “demo accounts” to promote betting platforms, often displaying unrealistic or exaggerated winnings.

Fonseca appeared not to understand the concept of demo accounts and insisted that she only followed a script provided by brands and did not use her personal account for promotional footage. She revealed that any appearances on her social media were based on mock or platform-supplied accounts.

“I’m speaking for myself — I don’t know how other influencers operate…

Spreadex has been hit with a £2m penalty from the UK Gambling Commission due to AML failings.

It comes after a compliance assessment undertaken in July 2023 shone a light on shortcomings in the approach of the firm.

Furthermore, the firm is set to undertake an independent third-party audit to ensure its AML and safer gambling controls are being properly enforced.

At the heart of the failings was Spreadex’s failure to consider core risk factors such as customer profiles, transaction methods and geographic exposure.

In terms of social responsibility, the report signified an example of when a customer hit a daily deposit cap of £3,340 on 12 separate days within two weeks. Despite this aggressive spend rate, Spreadex had minimal response or interaction with the customer.

John Pierce, UKGC Head of Enforcement, stated: “The conclusion of this case marks the second time Spreadex Limited has been subject to enforcement action. Its failure to uphold anti-money laundering standards, delay..