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 …
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Lottstift ups scrutiny of illicit gambling ads ahead of Eurovision
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readNorway’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 Hoare2 minutes readJoe 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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Gordon Moody hires former footballer and PFA Chair Clarke Carlisle
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readUK gambling addiction treatment provider Gordon Moody has recruited former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle as its new Business Development Manager. The former Leeds, Burnley and Watford defender has worked with …
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AUSTRAC centralises Fintel Alliance to fight gambling scams
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAustralia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has announced that it will expand its intelligence partnership, Fintel Alliance, after it has proved essential in fighting financial crime. Fintel recently launched a campaign …
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UKGC draws on new lived experience to understand gambling’s interlocked harms
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readThe UKGC is using merged insights from gambling experiences from GSGB respondents, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the human cost of gambling harms The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) …
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Opinion: Polish law gives free hand to black market gambling
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readPolish gambling law expert Dr Justyna Grusza-Głębicka says Poland’s legal framework leaves consumers vulnerable to criminal liability when engaging with unlicensed operators—a detrimental condition that continues to fuel the country’s …
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iGaming Daily: Bettor’s Rights in Brazil, Betano in Buenos Aires, collusion in Chile and a purge in Peru
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readA busy week in Latin America gives our team a chance to run you through a bunch of fascinating stories from Brazil to Chile to Peru to Argentina. This is …
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UK Committee recommends ad restrictions and another Gambling Act review
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readLayla Moran MP, the Chair of the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee has written to the government recommending a series of advertising restrictions and yet another review of …
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Peru hails first year progress of new online gambling regime
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readDamián Gabriel Martínez: SBC Noticias Peru has reported successful implementation of its new online gambling framework, as authorities prioritise tax compliance and toughen enforcement against black market websites. Peru offers …