Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Gambling Authority of Germany, has initiated its legal review of loot boxes and in-game video purchases. In its evaluation, GGL stated its support for the current …
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Charity Commission complaint demands GambleAware stop its public deception
by SBC News3 minutes readThe Charity Commission has received a complaint made against GambleAware for providing false information to the British public on gambling-related harms and suicides. The complaint has been submitted by The …
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Weerwind eyes new gambling harm institute to enhance Dutch player protection
by SBC News5 minutes readFranc Weerwind, Legal Protection Minister of the Netherlands, has informed the President of the House of Representatives about his intentions going forward in regards to the upcoming evaluation of the …
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The National Assembly of Slovenia has been warned that “there are many more violations of online gambling” than previously assumed. The warning came from the Financial Administration of the Republic …
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Banco Central do Brasil has been authorised to expand the Pix payment platform internationally to accommodate cross-border transactions for Brazilian businesses. The decision was taken following a meeting of the …
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UK Gambling warned of vital interplays as Affordability Checks blur spotlight
by SBC News9 minutes readYesterday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) showcased the distinct opinions of key political actors at the centre of delivering the change needed to future-proof …
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Lee Willows, ESG Gaming: “Managing the narrative” to prevent gambling harm
by SBC News4 minutes readThrough the lens of his personal experiences of gambling addiction, Lee Willows, Founder & Executive Chair of ESG Gaming – a non-profit social responsibility, sustainability and harm minimisation group – …
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UKGC publishes wave one of GSGB data on UK gambling participation
by SBC News3 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has achieved a principal objective, publishing the first datasets of the Gambling Survey of Great Britain (GSGB). Following consultations undertaken between 2020 and 2021, the …
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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will persist in advocating for the government to comprehensively evaluate the implementation of financial risk checks on UK gambling customers. The demand was underscored by …
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Finland warned that gambling harms do not match gambling prevalence trends
by SBC News2 minutes readFinland’s Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) has expressed detailed concerns about the increasing instances of gambling-related disorders, even as Finland experiences a decline in gambling participation. The observation was …