The Better Gambling Forum (BGF), a Brain Capital Alliance-affiliated platform for evidence-based gambling policy, has announced the completion of its scientific oversight committee. The committee is composed of experts in …
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SBC NewsEurope
Dutch regulator goes after Unibet as players left unsupervised
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readOptdeck Service Ltd, operator of Unibet in the Netherlands, has been fined €4m over duty of care failures. The Dutch gambling commission, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), confirmed that the failures occurred between …
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SBC NewsUK
UKGC tells retail ‘comply or be sorry’ amid self-exclusion concerns
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has increased its regulatory scrutiny of Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) throughout this year. Andrew RhodesCredit:UKGC This was confirmed by UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes himself in …
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SBC NewsEurope
Montenegro rejects constitutional review of New Gambling Law
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Government of Montenegro has rejected appeals demanding a constitutional review of articles authorised under the New Law on Games of Chance. The challenge was filed by NVO, the national …
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DiscussionsiGaming Daily
iGaming Daily: What Next For UK Gambling After Online Tax Hikes Confirmed In Budget?
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readAfter the Chancellor confirmed Remote Gaming Duty will rise to 40% and Remote General Betting Duty will rise to 25%, iGaming Daily assesses how UK gambling will bounce back from …
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UKSBC News
UK government accepts black market leakage but awards Commission £26m to deal with it
by Steve Hoare9 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) signed a joint declaration against black market gaming with its peers in Europe on the morning the government increased taxes and a £26m war chest …
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Featured
How regulator-operator mistrust and poor dialogue damages player protection
by Steve Hoare7 minutes readAs 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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DiscussionsPodcastsSafe Bet Show
Safe Bet Show: Marlene Warner, CEO, Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readMarlene 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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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. …
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SBC NewsLATAM
President Sheinbaum hand forced on Mexican gambling deficiencies
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readDamián 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 …