The CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Andrew Rhodes, is stepping down from the leadership role in the midst of the British betting sector’s biggest readjustment in decades. Rhodes’ departure from the Commission …
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GamCare recorded a significant increase in referrals to treatment and peer-based support services in January 2026, following contact with the National Gambling Helpline and its live chat service. The charity …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is evaluating whether the final destination for regulatory settlements paid by British betting operators should change. Consultations are now open until 2 April on the …
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Finland: Player protection proposals will drive players to black market
5 minutes readiGaming stakeholders in Finland have warned that the proposed player protection recommendations would ensure the majority of gambling is taking place on the black market. Speaking out against the proposed …
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SBC NewsEurope
Provisions tabled to fast-track self-exclusion amendments in Romania
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readRomania’s regulator, ONJN, has asked the Ministry of Finance to take emergency measures and revamp the country’s self-exclusion framework. ONJN’s President, Vlad-Cristian Soare, announced that they’ve put forward a proposal …
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A 40% year-over-year uptick in young people self-excluding from online gambling has been recorded by Gamstop. The increase relates to individuals aged 16-24 and covers the six-month period ending 31 …
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SBC NewsEurope
Greece moves to “Zero Tolerance” to combat black market gambling
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAthens is informed that all options are being reviewed in the economic and social fight against black market operators, including prison sentences and consumer fines for repeated play on illegal …
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Poland penal code change to classify gambling streams as serious crime
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Sejm of Poland has received a bill to end “Patostreaming”, which includes articles citing that the promotion of online gambling by influences should be treated as a criminal offence. …
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Study finds black market gambling data holds too many weak assumptions
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readEuropean and Nordic authorities require an expanded capacity and greater regulatory coordination to understand the black market on online gambling, an academic review claims. This advice leads the findings of …
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SBC NewsEducationUK
University of Bristol unveils problem gambling toolkit for students
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA new toolkit has been revealed at the University of Bristol that aims to help students deal with their problem gambling. Designed by Benjamin Parker and Jordan White, graduates from …
