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Safe Bet Show: Rafael Marchetti Marcondes, Pitaco

Brazil’s regulated betting market has exploded—but can that momentum continue? In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka is joined by Rafael Marchetti Marcondes, Chief Legal Officer at Pitaco, to discuss one of the biggest regulated gambling markets in the world. Rafael explains why Brazil’s upcoming elections could reshape the industry’s future, how…

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iGaming Daily: Is Brazil’s Ad Crackdown Driving Bettors to the Black Market?

In this episode, host Fernando Noodt sits down with Elisa Marcante and Leo Biazzi to dissect Brazil’s sudden decision to tighten sports betting advertising rules shortly after regulation came into force. They break down the extending responsibilities for platforms and affiliates, the shift toward tobacco-style warning signs, and whether these strict local and national clampdowns…

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iGaming Daily: Shawn Fluharty on Better Gambling Forum aims

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 iGaming sector to drive sustainability, player protection, and responsible growth. Key Topics: The mission of the Better Gambling Forum and its global approach The importance…

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iGaming Daily: Will UK ban on U-16s on social media help in fight against black market?

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 help tackle another growing concern: illegal gambling operators targeting young people online? In this episode of iGaming Daily, Charlie Horner is joined by SBC News…

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iGaming Daily: Gambling Commission’s Tim Miller slams ‘nonsensical’ Big Tech

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 has been that all social media platforms – from X, through Facebook and Instagram, to TikTok – have seen an infestation of illicit gambling ads in one form or another.

Black market operators leveraging these communication channels to target domestic market consumers has been a widespread practice in the UK in particular, with even Google – although not your traditional social media platform – hosting lists of available unlicensed casinos.

It is obvious that these Big Tech companies have a significant role to play in curbing the multi-billion-pound black market.

However, in an exclusive interview with SBC, Tim Miller, Executive Director of Research and Policy at the UK’s Gambling Commission, sounded more frustrated rather than satisfied with the cooperation he’s seen from Big Tech over the ..

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iGaming Daily: Understanding Australia’s gambling reforms

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 stakeholders; and the future of gambling regulation in Australia. Key Topics: Gambling reform delays post-Murphy Inquiry Political and economic liabilities of gambling industry Future regulatory…

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