Political tensions are mounting in the Republic of Slovakia as debate intensifies over the governance, conduct, and social responsibility of the country’s gambling sector. Leading the charge is Sports and …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued guidance to licensees outlining how the Statutory Levy will be calculated for payments due from 1 September, with rates set between 0.1% and …
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Dutch regulator bans gambling sponsorship for Zandvoort F1
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has confirmed that no gambling sponsorships will be allowed during next weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The move comes under strict new …
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OASIS self-exclusion proves effective for volatile German gambling market
4 minutes readOASIS, the central gambling self-exclusion system of Germany has recorded a major ramp-up in 2024 in-line with new measures imposed on licensed operators to improve player protection and customer intervention …
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Zoë Osmond OBE will pass on the torch as GambleAware CEO to Anna Hargrave as the charity prepares for closure in 2026. The historic commissioner of problem gambling research, prevention …
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Billionaire John Caudwell, a key ‘business ally’ of PM Sir Keir Starmer, has openly voiced support for the Labour government to significantly ramp up taxes on UK gambling activities. The …
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Ukrainian Gambling Council: comprehensive approach needed to tackle illegal gambling
3 minutes readThe battle against illegal gambling is becoming a global challenge as digital tech creates an environment for iGaming to prosper, according to Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, Founding Member and Deputy Chair of …
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Slovakia: Policy inconsistencies aid black market encroachment
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readAn independent report and audit detail that regulatory inconsistencies and fragmented enforcements have ceded the gambling market to unlicensed operators growing their scope in targeting Slovak consumers. In Slovakia, questions …
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GambleAware goes for concrete but lands on glass in latest industry critique
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA study by GambleAware has claimed that operator safer gambling ads have a reverse effect, but it’s not without speculation. Commissioned by the safer gambling charity, consultancy group Thinks Insight …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £1m fine to ProgressPlay Limited for compliance failures related to anti-money laundering and social responsibility. Following a UKGC compliance assessment, the operator …
