The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has confirmed that no gambling sponsorships will be allowed during next weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The move comes under strict new …
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Zoë Osmond OBE will pass on the torch as GambleAware CEO to Anna Hargrave as the charity prepares for closure in 2026. The historic commissioner of problem gambling research, prevention …
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SBC NewsNorth America
Newsletter: Will FanDuel and others follow DraftKings lead on credit cards?
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readWelcome to the Player Protection Hub newsletter, your biweekly roundup of all the news, features, interviews, conversation, new research, plus a guide to upcoming digital and real life events related …
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Billionaire John Caudwell, a key ‘business ally’ of PM Sir Keir Starmer, has openly voiced support for the Labour government to significantly ramp up taxes on UK gambling activities. The …
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SBC NewsEurope
Slovakia: Policy inconsistencies aid black market encroachment
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readAn independent report and audit detail that regulatory inconsistencies and fragmented enforcements have ceded the gambling market to unlicensed operators growing their scope in targeting Slovak consumers. In Slovakia, questions …
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FeaturedUK
GambleAware goes for concrete but lands on glass in latest industry critique
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA study by GambleAware has claimed that operator safer gambling ads have a reverse effect, but it’s not without speculation. Commissioned by the safer gambling charity, consultancy group Thinks Insight …
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SBC NewsLATAM
Brazil licencees reminded of sports and beneficiaries betting exclusion
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Brazilian regulator is in the final stages of preparing a conclusive list detailing the specific individuals who are excluded from participating in the Bets market, as reported by SBC …
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SBC NewsEurope
Greece orders legal strike to dismantle €1.6bn shadow gambling market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Greek government has stated its intent to eradicate illegal gambling (land-based and online), viewed as both an economic threat to the state and a societal danger to communities. The …
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SBC NewsEuropeLATAMNorth AmericaUK
BetBlocker growth in Brazil and the US shows the UK what it’s missing
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBetBlocker’s organic search traffic has increased over 40% since the start of 2025, while its active users have increased over 73% in just four months to 60,783. The biggest growth …
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Former NYX, SG Digital and OpenBet marketing supremo Huw Thomas has launched Recovery in Gaming, an alcohol and drug recovery community for people in the gambling industry. Recovery in Gaming …