New research from GambleAware in the UK suggests that over two-thirds of people believe there is too much gambling advertising and that more regulations are needed to control it. Sixty-seven …
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission studies limits on gambling advertising
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will consider a set of recommendations to limit advertising of gambling in the state. The recommendations from Dr Rachel Volberg, a Research Professor at the …
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California’s card rooms join National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readidPair has signed an agreement with the California Council on Problem Gambling that allows gamblers to self-exclude from California’s 60-plus card rooms using the newly-launched National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. Gamblers …
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Colombian soccer league fires 15 match officials for sports betting schemes
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readThe Major Division of Colombian Soccer (Dimayor) has fired 15 professional soccer referees for their alleged participation in sports betting schemes. These include match referees, assistant referees, and members of the VAR …
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Argentine Lotteries launch criminal complaint against 254 illegal operators targeting minors
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readIn the midst of a wave of complaints against gambling and betting due to the participation of minors in Argentina, the Association of Argentine State Lotteries (ALEA) and the Argentine Chamber of Casinos, …
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Live from Canada: Is Ontario’s blanket ban on gambling ambassadors flawed?
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readToday’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, comes from the Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto. Ted Orme-Claye, editor of Insider Sport and Payment Expert, is joined by Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, and special guest Martin Lycka, SVP American …
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Gambling Commission CEO Rhodes says NHS methods are “outmoded”
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes told an audience of industry representatives that the NHS Health Survey is “outmoded” and needs to be improved but that any hike in …
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RGC CEO Shelley White on her safer gambling philosophy and commitment to consumer protection
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readIt’s day one of the Neosurf takeover of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. To kick things off Andrea McGeachin, CEO of Neosurf, is joined by Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), to discuss …
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Does self-exclusion work and how should it work?
by Steve Hoare7 minutes readAs idPair prepares to launch a national self-exclusion tool for the entire US market, City University of London is drafting global standards of best practice
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Responsible gambling messaging in multicultural Canada
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readOntario Lottery and Gaming Corp Director Aaron GlynWilliams spoke at the Player Protection Symposium, New York about a tricky balancing act