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How regulator-operator mistrust and poor dialogue damages player protection

by Steve Hoare November 25, 2025

November 25, 2025 7 minutes read

As Europe marks Safer Gambling Week 2025, conversations are taking place across the continent to put in place strategies that keep players safe while they enjoy gambling responsibly. One operator who …
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Safe Bet Show: Marlene Warner, CEO, Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 1 minutes read

Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, joins the show to discuss her career path, responsible gaming (RG) advocacy, and crucial industry issues. Warner holds a …
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Three takeaways from SBC Player Protection Digital Day

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 4 minutes read

Operators, suppliers, regulators and consultants gathered online ahead of Safer Gambling Week to discuss some of the most pressing issues in the realm of player protection. Here are three takeaways. …
SBC News LATAM
President Sheinbaum hand forced on Mexican gambling deficiencies

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 4 minutes read

Damián Martínez: SBC Noticias President Claudia Sheinbaum has finally confronted the glaring liabilities of Mexico’s gambling laws. Yet her actions appear driven more by growing scandals than by a genuine …
SBC News Europe
Dutch regulator homes in on young bettor behaviours

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 2 minutes read

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has initiated an investigation into young adult’s attitudes towards sports betting. The project will focus on people within the Parkstad region, and will be …
SBC News Asia Pac
ACMA hopeful self-exclusion figures will support BetStop review

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 3 minutes read

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has stated that self-exclusion leads to improvement in quality of life, but it remains to be seen whether the figures carry the needed …
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EPIC looks to research and digital innovation as it celebrates 30th jurisdiction

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 5 minutes read

EPIC Global Solutionsproclaims 2025 as its most expansive year achieving milestone of its harm prevention programme, beyond what its founders envisioned in 2013. Expanding its harm prevention practice beyond UK-shores, …
SBC News UK
New public health strategy targets male fallout of gambling harms

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 6 minutes read

The government’s newly published “Men’s Health Strategy” calls for a deeper focus on how problem gambling impacts the male population of the UK, with an ongoing understanding towards policy treating …
SBC News Europe
ANJ deploys sophisticated self-exclusion for all French gamblers

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 2 minutes read

French gambling will be protected by a new design and functionality of its “Interdiction Volontaire” national self-exclusion register for gambling harms. l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) France Gambling Authority has …
SBC News
DCMS introduces new player safety standards for prize draws

by Steve Hoare November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 3 minutes read

Player protection around prize draw competitions in the UK has been significantly strengthened through a new code of conduct by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Championed by …

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Steve Hoare

Steve Hoare

How regulator-operator mistrust and poor dialogue damages player protection

Safe Bet Show: Marlene Warner, CEO, Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health

Three takeaways from SBC Player Protection Digital Day

President Sheinbaum hand forced on Mexican gambling deficiencies

Dutch regulator homes in on young bettor behaviours

ACMA hopeful self-exclusion figures will support BetStop review

EPIC looks to research and digital innovation as it celebrates 30th jurisdiction

New public health strategy targets male fallout of gambling harms

ANJ deploys sophisticated self-exclusion for all French gamblers

DCMS introduces new player safety standards for prize draws

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