The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned LiveScore and LiveScore Bet about advertising to minors. Two ads were flagged down by a complainant, who observed the betting promotions on …
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North AmericaFeatured
Player Protection Symposium, Toronto: Not just a box to tick
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readAs Canada’s market matures, player protection challenges are multiplying — from rising offshore activity to the ethical use of AI in responsible gambling. The Player Protection Symposium at Canadian Gaming …
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SBC NewsEducationResearch
EU study urges policy rethink as teen addiction shifts to digital abuse
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readEuropean schools, health agencies and youth bodies have been advised to prioritise mental well-being and prevention activities to help teenagers avoid-or-overcome negative addiction outcomes. The recommendations form part of the …
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SBC NewsEurope
Flutter, Betsson, named latest offenders in Swedish AML probe
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readSpelinspektionen has tabled a SEK 13.5m (£1m) bill to Flutter and Betsson over various AML failures breaching Swedish regulations. In particular, the culprits this time were Flutter’s subsidiary TSG Interactive …
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SBC News
Operators in Kenya now subject to strict advertising scrutiny
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readKenya has used a buffer ban on gambling adverts to enforce a brand new list of directives that will implement multiagency scrutiny of the market. A 30-day blanket ban was …
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UKSBC News
Deal Me Out takes aim at black market with GAMRS accreditation system
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readGambling harms charity Deal Me Out has launched a new accreditation scheme as it steps up its campaign to tackle unlicensed gambling operators The charity is testing the new system …
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SBC News
Germany elects new Czars to unify addiction & treatment policies
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readGermany will implement a new oversight of the treatment of addiction and patient care, impacting all federal states and relevant authorities, including gambling oversight. The Bundestag, Germany’s Federal Parliament, has …
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DiscussionsiGaming DailyPodcasts
iGamingDaily: Health and education leaders push back against Select Committee ‘fantasy’
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir is joined by SBC Leaders Magazine and Player Protection Hub Editor, Steve Hoare, as well as DealMeOut’s Co-Founder, Jordan …
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LATAMFeaturedSBC News
Senate advances Bill to restrict gambling advertising in Brazil
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readThe Senate has approved the passage of a Bill introducing federal rules on gambling advertising. However, caution is advised, as Série A football clubs warn that the restrictions could undermine …
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SBC News
Norway regulator presses Norsk Tipping over child gambling concerns
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readNorway’s state operator, Norsk Tipping, has been approached by the national regulator, Lotteritilsynet, over a potential breach of underage policies. In a letter dated 15 May, Anya Therese Markhus and …