As part of the Brain Capital Alliance, the Better Gambling Forum (BGF) has been advancing a global set of best practices around social responsibility and consumer protection for customers. This consultation-webinar, produced by SBC’s Player Protection Hub in partnership with the BGF, was the next stage in the consultation on the Forum’s draft report, which…
BGF and SBC aim to advance legislative solutions and best practice to promote a sustainable gambling industry London/New York — May 26, 2026: The Better Gambling Forum (BGF) and SBC Events & Media have signed a strategic partnership to advance a practical, scalable approach to player protection across North America and beyond. The partnership will leverage…
The Chilean National Lottery (La Polla Chilena de Beneficencia) , the state-owned company responsible for managing gambling and lotteries in Chile , has filed complaints against several advertising agencies for promoting unregulated online betting platforms. This action comes as the country seeks to move towards a new regulatory framework for the gambling industry, based on a formal licensing…
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) yesterday published Resolution BCB No. 569/2026 , which modifies the rules on the exchange of data and information related to evidence of fraud in the financial system. The measure, signed by the Director of Regulation, Gilneu Francisco Astolfi Vivan , modifies BCB Resolution No. 343 , of October 4, 2023, and now includes, among the data to be…
Consultant Vaughan Lewis writes his latest column on his life in gambling – from boredom to joy, from school to the City, and from chasing losses to doing the maths I placed my first bet when I was four years old.Racing was always around growing up. My dad loved it. After selling a business he’d…
This episode explores Australia’s evolving gambling reforms, the political and social implications, and the challenges faced in implementing comprehensive regulations. Experts discuss: the delayed progress post-Murphy Inquiry; the influence of stakeholders; and the future of gambling regulation in Australia. Key Topics: Gambling reform delays post-Murphy Inquiry Political and economic liabilities of gambling industry Future regulatory…
This episode explores the recent developments in the UK illegal gambling task force, its objectives, and the ongoing battle against the black market in iGaming. Experts discuss regulatory challenges, the effectiveness of the task force, and strategies to combat illegal gambling activities. Key Topics:
The phrase ‘public health approach’ is frequently used and abused but a new paper argues introducing a systemic approach to preventing gambling harm does not need to be about “banning gambling or regulating the industry out of existence”. The problem with people: Heirene writes: “Gambling operators, like all companies, must grow and retain their customer…
Flutter and Sported’s Cash4Clubs programme won the Best Grassroots Initiative award at the prestigious Women’s Football Awards, recognising its contribution to women’s football and community sport across the UK and Ireland. Flutter fought off competition from Liverpool, Manchester City and McDonald’s to the top prize, awarded by Gabby Logan and Jamie Carragher. Sported CEO Sarah…
A survey by Ipsos in partnership with Unico , an identity verification network, revealed that 11% of young Brazilians will have gambled online in 2025. The research was first published by the Estadão newspaper , in the Estadão Column , on Saturday the 9th. According to data obtained by the newspaper, the largest number of gamblers among young people are boys aged 16…