This episode explores the increasing pressure on social media platforms from gambling trade bodies, focusing on legal actions and regulatory challenges related to illegal gambling advertising. Experts discuss the responsibilities …
Steve Hoare
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iGaming Daily: Prediction Markets in Court & DraftKings’ Responsible Gaming Push
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readThis episode explores the complex legal landscape of prediction markets in the US, recent court cases involving Kalshi, and the implications for the industry. Additionally, it covers DraftKings CEO Jason …
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FeaturedLATAMSBC News
Brazil bans online gambling – effective immediately
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) announced this Friday, the 25th, the prohibition of fixed-odds betting in Brazil, effective immediately, while fulfilling an official agenda in São Paulo . The regulated websites and …
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LATAMSBC News
Brazil’s President Lula pledges outright online betting ban
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will declare an outright ban on Brazil’s Bets Law, today Friday, 25 September, as an election pledge kept by the Workers Party (PT) government. Yesterday, the news sources of O …
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UKSBC News
Gambling Commission issues final call for feedback on UK regulatory burdens
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readUK gambling licensees and stakeholders have been notified that the Gambling Commission’s call for proposals to reduce or limit regulatory burdens will close on Friday 25 September. The Commission initiated its exercise …
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UKSBC News
Ex-UK gambling regulator Tim Miller launches GamReg consultancy
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readTim Miller, former Executive Director at the Gambling Commission, has become the latest ex-senior figure from Britain’s betting and gaming regulator to enter consultancy work. Miller, who announced his resignation from the Commission …
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Ladbrokes Coral owner Entain is set to cut up to 400 of its 2,000 customer care roles across the UK, attributing what it calls the “simplification” of this division to new tax burdens. The …
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Members of the House of Lords are calling for a full scale crackdown on gambling advertising across the UK in the latest political push against the sector. It comes just days after …
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EuropeSBC News
Former Playtech exec Francesco Rodano joins Allwyn as RG chief
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAllwyn has appointed Francesco Rodano has joined the lottery-led gaming entertainment company as Group Head of Responsible Gaming, bringing substantial international experience spanning public policy, regulation and technology innovation. Francesco joins after …
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LATAMResearchSBC News
One in five students in Brazil has already placed bets online, according to research
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readOne in five Brazilian students in the final years of elementary and high school say they have already placed bets online, according to a survey released this Wednesday, the 9th, …