Global tech companies like Meta and Google have been directly approached by Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), with a request to join …
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Data: How the black market ‘weaponises’ licensed brands to target World Cup engagement
2 minutes readWhile the eyes of the world will be fixated on the on-field battles during the FIFA World Cup, a similarly hard-fought clash is unfolding behind the scenes between licensed operators …
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SBC NewsUK
Entain demands UKIPO intervene on unlicensed gambling trademarks
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readEntain has identified another target in its campaign exposing the threats of illegal and unlicensed gaming in the UK. The latest development sees the LSE gambling group put forward its …
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British bookmakers’ anti-money laundering standards are slipping according to the Gambling Commission, which has taken aim at the over-use of AI by operators. Failure to comply with AML standards has …
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SBC NewsUK
Anjouan denies global reach of licences as Flutter hits out at World Cup black market
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readThe Anjouan gambling regulator has steadfastly denied that its licences are designed to be used globally and universally. Anjouan, one of the autonomous islands of the Union of the Comoros …
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EuropeFeatured
Regulators warn bettors to keep a level head during World Cup
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readThe summer football fever is upon us, with mere hours to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This has prompted gambling regulators across Europe to ask …
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EuropeFeatured
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin: Regulatory consistency stops the normalisation of youth gambling
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readJake Pollard Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin’s term as president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) ends on 15 June . Interviewed by SBC correspondent Jake Pollard, she reflects on developments of …
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Lloyds Bank has warned of the significant levels of fraudulent activity flowing through Meta platforms. The reported infiltration of fraudulent activity taking place on Meta will raise alarms for iGaming …
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UKFeatured
UK gambling adverts under more regulatory pressure – but could it be progression?
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readUK gambling operators are facing increased regulatory scrutiny after the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced a new compliance initiative. The initiative targets social …
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Duncan Garvie, Founder of gambling harm tool BetBlocker, has welcomed Monica Shafaq as the new Director of Strategy and Partnerships. Shafaq carries a comprehensive career experience when it comes to …