The new rules of the National Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (Conar) , applied to the Brazilian online betting market, were analyzed by partner Luiza Sato and lawyer Carolina Soares Franco , both from TozziniFreire Advogados . In the article, Sato and Franco explain the new restrictions applied to the sector, scheduled to come into effect 30 days after its publication, which occurred at…
Diego Garciarena , a deputy from the province of Buenos Aires, questioned the government of Axel Kicillof for the lack of implementation of the announced biometric controls for online gambling platforms, and demanded urgent measures to prevent children and adolescents from accessing betting sites, nine months after the province made these systems mandatory. “In December 2025, the Provincial Institute of Lotteries…
This episode explores the recent developments in Dutch online gambling regulation, including the proposed advertising ban, market challenges, and future outlook. Featuring insights from industry experts Ted Menmuir and Christian Lee, it provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape. Key Topics Dutch gambling market history and recent changes Proposed comprehensive ban on gambling advertising…
The political debate around gambling has long been polarised and now it has plunged into obscenity. But where are those who should be representing the grown-ups? Steve Hoare investigates Gamban Director Matt Zarb-Cousin lost it the other day – although he doesn’t see it that way. He believes if somebody calls him a a c***,…
In this episode, we explore the recent developments in UK gambling policy, focusing on Gordon Brown’s proposals for increased taxes and the transition of frontline gambling support services to NHS England. We analyse the implications for the industry, public health, and regulatory frameworks. Key Topics Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Andrew McCarron & Ted Menmuir Producer:…
In an interview with SBC Notícias Brasil , Carol Luna , Head of Compliance at Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil — the brand responsible for the Esportes da Sorte, Lottu, and Onabet platforms — explained how the Know Your Client (KYC) policy, biometrics, financial traceability, responsible gaming, and self-exclusion have become integrated into the player experience on licensed platforms in Brazil. For the company, the entry…
Brazil’s regulated betting market has had no shortage of controversy since its launch in 2025, writes SBC Noticias Brasil editor Leonardo Biazzi, and is now reaching crisis point President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) has become increasingly critical of online gambling. On September 1, he said he would personally “end the bets” and argued…
An online electronic version of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (e-SBIRT) was no more effective than assessment and information provision alone at reducing gambling harms, a new pilot randomised trial has found. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, found that participants in both the e-SBIRT and control groups experienced improvements…
Around half of American adults say they partake in at least one form of gambling, but confirmed participation in almost every category fell in recent years. That’s the bottom-line conclusion of a new Gallup poll, which combines the results of telephone surveys and an online poll conducted in recent weeks. The phone survey concluded that 45% of respondents reported they…
Better Change is taking steps to address the gap in player education with the launch of the Positive Player Zone, the UK’s first industry-wide player education platform to be integrated into operators’ player journeys. The Positive Player Zone aims to address what Better Change believes is a fundamental weakness in the player protection ecosystem as…