In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, is joined by his SBC News Editor successor, Ted Orme-Claye and Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, to delve into the relationship of gambling and payment networks. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again asked customers to be aware of illegal websites as some have…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again asked customers to be aware of illegal websites as some have been found to be offering easily accessible deposits. An investigation by the Observer revealed that a total of 10 unlicensed online gambling providers available to UK customers had incorporated Mastercard and Visa payments into their websites. According to the investigation, several UK players had…
Joe Streeter hosts the latest episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, and he’s joined by SBC’s new Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, and a special guest, Anna Soilleux-Mills, Commercial and Regulatory Partner at CMS Law. Anna has a focus on the gambling, media and sports industries, and is the perfect guest to discuss a…
iGaming Daily rounds up the week as the Noticias Brasil team return from their carnival celebrations to update our listeners on the importance of responsible gambling and marketing strategies following updates from the Brazilian Congress. Joining SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, are joined by SBC Noticias Brasil’s Editor, Ricardo Assis and Business Journalist, Ana…
Betting Ladies Founder Val Martinez on stigma, gender neutrality, pink promotions, and how women are more analytical than men when it comes to sports betting SBC: Betting ladies is an affiliate, First and foremost, but it feels like more than that. It feels like you’re creating something of a movement. Martinez: Yes. I like the…
Paddy Power’s high-profile loss in court should serve as a reminder to operators that terms and conditions need to align with the rest of their messaging if they are to protect themselves from errors, according to Anna Soilleux-Mills, Partner CMS. Terms and conditions were at the heart of Paddy Power’s defence as a “mapping error” displayed that Corinne Pearl Durber had…
How to turn a good news story into another bad headline The UK High Court ordered Paddy Power to pay out a £1m jackpot after it told a winning customer that she was only due £20,000 because of a computer error. Mad Hatter: Gloucestershire resident Corrine Durber, who won the jackpot playing on the Wild…
On the eve of International Women’s Day, DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani speaks to Player Protection Hub about the company’s new $10m responsible gambling advertising campaign and much more DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani is about to celebrate her first year at DraftKings and what better way to do it than…
An unnamed operator offering autoplay has been approached by the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).The operator has been asked to take down the offering with immediate effect, as the feature is currently not allowed under the Netherlands’ gambling framework. Automatic play enables customers to continue wagering after each placed bet without the need to manually bet again.…
GambleAware has elected Andy Boucher to serve as Chair of Trustees of the UK’s biggest independent charity preventing and researching gambling harms. Boucher has served as a trustee of GambleAware since 2023, advising the charity on how to expand its network of stakeholders across local communities, businesses, and government ranks. The appointment comes following incumbent Professor Sian Griffiths…