A 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 …
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DiscussionsiGaming DailyPodcasts
iGaming Daily: Who has the duty of care when it comes to responsible gambling with Pedro Romero
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readiGaming Daily’s “Road to Lisbon” series continues today, with SBC Media Manager and host Charlie Horner joined by Pedro Romero, Chief of Safer Gambling Partnerships at Betblocker. They explore Pedro’s …
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SBC NewsUK
Survey design found to impact UK gambling participation estimates
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readFresh experimental research led by Professor Patrick Sturgis has shed light on why gambling surveys see varying levels of participation and generate differing estimates of problem gambling. The news arrives …
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DiscussionsiGaming DailyPodcasts
iGaming Daily: When likes lead to laws: the iGaming influencer backlash
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, and Ana Maria Menezes, Business Journalist for SBC Noticias, to …
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LATAMSBC News
Operation “Desfortuna” targets influencers promoting illegal online gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Rio de Janeiro police force launched “Desfortuna Operation” carried out by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro this Thursday, the 7th, already has influencers in its list of …
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Brazil is gearing up for a major regulatory shift as the Ministry of Finance finalises the National Betting System (SINAPO) – a new central hub designed to bring all betting …