Additionally, the commission raised concerns about responsible gaming practices, highlighting that the companies’ offerings may have been accessible to individuals under 21, which violates Ohio’s legal gambling age restrictions. “Purchasing a contract based on which team a person thinks will win a sporting event is no different than placing a bet through a traditional sportsbook,”…
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has achieved the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification, as well as Level 4 of the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework – the highest possible level. Since taking over as National Lottery operator in February 2024, Allwyn has instituted . For example, its 43,500 retail partners now adhere to ‘Challenge 25’…
Ryman Racing, trading as Colossalbet, has been hit with regulatory action after posting prohibited gambling advertisements to social media. The Australian operator was fined AU$60,000 (£29,000) by a Magistrate at Downing Centre Local Court on 31 March. The court concluded that five of its posts across Facebook and Instagram pages failed to meet standards of ‘decency,…
Healthcare professionals lobby hard while OHID outlines national strategy for prevention The Health and Social Care Select Committee met in the UK parliament this morning (April 2nd) to consider the current gambling landscape and the potential for harms caused by developments in gambling products. Director of the Southern Gambling Treatment Clinic Sam Chamberlain, University of…
This Swedish study aims to explore suicidal behavior, and risk factors for it, among patients with gambling disorder in comparison with age- and gender-matched controls. The study is based on the Swedish National Patient Register (NPR) and the Swedish Cause of Death Register (CDR). Conclusions: You can read and download the full research paper here.
Visiting Bacta’s SR Exchange conference, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) highlighted some areas where Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) seem to be lagging. The regulator’s Director of Policy, Bryony Sheldon, addressed the fully-booked Bacta Social Responsibility Exchange venue in Leeds by opening up with an overview of the AGC shortcomings that the UKGC witnessed in 2024. AGC on-site compliance UK-wide…
Gamblers in Bulgaria will now have to self-exclude for a minimum of one year instead of 30 days after a change in regulations. This was announced on the website of the regulator, the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA), which confirmed that the new rules have been in place since 27 March. The increase in minimum self-eclusion from…
In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted’s return to dive into the complex relationship between local politics and gambling advertising in the UK. Both Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye’s conversation centres on Sadiq Khan’s unfulfilled promise to ban gambling ads on Transport for London and what it reveals…
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC’s Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by the two Ted’s – Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, to take an in-depth look at the UK Gambling Commission’s recently announced changes to bonus regulations and what they mean for the future of the gambling industry. The…
In the latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, Martin chats with Monica Shafaq, CEO of Gordon Moody, delving into her extensive charity sector background spanning housing and mental health. Monica shares her journey, including her 14-year tenure as CEO of Kaleidoscope Plus Group, a mental health support organisation. A crucial part of the…