The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has cautioned operators to be mindful of the strategies they use to influence consumer behaviour, as this can swing both ways. In a study …
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Superbet stumps up €30m payout to players of bugged slot
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readSuperbet has paid a whopping €30m to Romanian customers, who were initially denied winnings due to a technical bug on a slot. As reported by Romanian media, last Saturday players took …
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GGL urges action on surveillance of unaccountable German gambling market
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readGlücksspiel (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has warned the Bundesländer (federal states) to treat the threat of illegal online gambling as a serious public health risk. The warning comes ahead …
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Svenska Spel sets aside millions to fund public health research
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readSwedish state-owned operator Svenska Spel is celebrating a major milestone for its contributions towards public health in the country. The operator’s independent research council has passed the SEK 100 million …
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Irish banks unite on new commitment to tackle problem gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readIreland’s leading banks have pledged to take stronger action on gambling-related harm with the launch of a new framework designed to standardise support for vulnerable customers. The Irish Banking Culture …
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Latvia redesigns gambling supervision ahead of 2026/2027 tax raid
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readLatvia will restructure its gambling oversight and introduce sharp tax increases across the sector as part of the 2026 state budget, in measures designed to boost revenues and streamline regulation. …
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Lula orders Brazil Bets to follow civic duties of Child Protections Statute
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readBrazil is set to implement sweeping digital reforms to enforce new online protections and safeguard children’s rights in online environments. On Friday 19 September, President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva …
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KSA issues duty of care guidance as Dutch reforms tighten
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has moved to strengthen oversight of land-based gambling venues, releasing new duty of care guidance for gaming arcades and casinos. The regulator said the advice …
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Player Protection Symposium: SBC Summit, Lisbon 2025
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readInevitably, concerns about the black market continued to dominate discussions at the Player Protection Symposium at the SBC Summit in Lisbon this week. However, most of the sessions brought a …
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1XBet announces International Player Safety Index
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readOnline operator 1XBet announced the launch of its International Player Safety Index, a series of reports produced in collaboration with SBC Media yesterday (September 16) at the SBC Summit in …