Discussions

Are tighter gambling regulations always better for player protection or could they push players towards the black market? In this episode of The Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka is joined …

Prediction markets, sports betting regulation and responsible gaming are reshaping the future of the US gaming industry. At SBC Summit Americas 2026, Martin Lycka sat down with Brandt Iden, VP …

In this episode, SBC Media Director Martyn Elliott is joined by Shawn Fluharty, Chair of the Better Gambling Forum. Together, they discuss how collaboration, regulation, and innovation are shaping the …

The UK Government is considering a major shake-up of social media regulation, including a ban on under-16s using major platforms and potential restrictions for older teenagers. But could these measures …

Stakeholders in the licensed gambling sector will be painfully aware of the marketing shenanigans by black market operators running free across major social networks. For some time now, the case …

As part of the Brain Capital Alliance, the Better Gambling Forum (BGF) has been advancing a global set of best practices around social responsibility and consumer protection for customers.  This …

Consultant Vaughan Lewis writes his latest column on his life in gambling – from boredom to joy, from school to the City, and from chasing losses to doing the maths …

This episode explores Australia’s evolving gambling reforms, the political and social implications, and the challenges faced in implementing comprehensive regulations. Experts discuss: the delayed progress post-Murphy Inquiry; the influence of …

This episode explores the recent developments in the UK illegal gambling task force, its objectives, and the ongoing battle against the black market in iGaming. Experts discuss regulatory challenges, the …

The phrase ‘public health approach’ is frequently used and abused but a new paper argues introducing a systemic approach to preventing gambling harm does not need to be about “banning …