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Norway authorities take notes as sector responds to state RG strategy

by Steve Hoare May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025 3 minutes read

Shareholders from all corners of the industry have had their say on Norway’s upcoming national problem gambling strategy. Gambling regulator Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s Directorate of Health, and the State Media Authority, …
UK SBC News
Gambling Commission confirms TGP Europe’s UK exit and £3.3m penalty

by Steve Hoare May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 6 minutes read

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that an investigation into TGP Europe culminated in the firm being issued a £3.3m penalty for due diligence and AML failures. SBC News and iGaming Expert noticed yesterday that the all …
SBC News LATAM
Four bills introduced in Brazil to restrict advertising and protect vulnerable players

by Steve Hoare May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 4 minutes read

A group of Brazilian parliamentarians from the so-called “Shared Cabinet” yesterday presented a set of four bills (PL) aimed at restricting the activities of online gaming and betting platforms. The …
North America LATAM SBC Americas SBC News
FanDuel takes gold for Socially Responsible Initiative at SBC Awards

by Steve Hoare May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 1 minutes read

FanDuel has triumphed in the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year category at the SBC Awards, Americas. FanDuel pipped second-placed Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation after a year that saw …
SBC News LATAM
Sportradar to ensure integrity throughout all sports in Brazil

by Steve Hoare May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 2 minutes read

Sportradar has signed a partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Sports, which is looking for technological avenues to protect sports integrity after the betting market launch this year. The new …
UK SBC News
Fifteen Isle of Man white label casinos quit UK market ahead of shirt sponsorship ban

by Steve Hoare May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 3 minutes read

A list of 15 UK Gambling Commission-licensed white label brands have shut down their UK websites, fuelling speculation over the status of TGP Europe Ltd. An almost identical message across sites expressed that …
SBC News
UKGC responds to MyStake non-Gamstop casino ad run via global PR wire

by Steve Hoare May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 3 minutes read

SBC News has heard the responses of GAMSTOP and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on the issue of a black market casino unrestricted promotion to online audiences by a global …
SBC News UK
UKGC hits Spreadex with £2m fine over AML and safety breaches

by Steve Hoare May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025 3 minutes read

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued Spreadex Limited a £2m penalty due to failings in anti-money laundering (AML) procedures and social responsibility safeguards uncovered on the Spreadex.com platform. The …
SBC News Europe
Lottstift ups scrutiny of illicit gambling ads ahead of Eurovision

by Steve Hoare May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025 2 minutes read

Norway’s media platforms and broadcasters have been reminded of their duties to prevent the unlicensed gambling advertising. Lotteritilsynet (Lottstift), the Gambling Authority of Norway, has written to the country’s seven …
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iGaming Daily: Labour’s looming levy gamble: are we really having a review of the review?

by Steve Hoare May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025 2 minutes read

Joe Streeter returns to the host’s chair for today’s episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and he’s joined by the SBC News team of Senior Journalist Viktor Kayed, and …

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Steve Hoare

Steve Hoare

Norway authorities take notes as sector responds to state RG strategy

Gambling Commission confirms TGP Europe’s UK exit and £3.3m penalty

Four bills introduced in Brazil to restrict advertising and protect vulnerable players

FanDuel takes gold for Socially Responsible Initiative at SBC Awards

Sportradar to ensure integrity throughout all sports in Brazil

Fifteen Isle of Man white label casinos quit UK market ahead of shirt sponsorship ban

UKGC responds to MyStake non-Gamstop casino ad run via global PR wire

UKGC hits Spreadex with £2m fine over AML and safety breaches

Lottstift ups scrutiny of illicit gambling ads ahead of Eurovision

iGaming Daily: Labour’s looming levy gamble: are we really having a review of the review?

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