GambleAware is calling on the UK Government to produce safer gambling video guidelines after new research brings into question the impact of operator’s safer gambling adverts. In addition, the charity …
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Greece orders legal strike to dismantle €1.6bn shadow gambling market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Greek government has stated its intent to eradicate illegal gambling (land-based and online), viewed as both an economic threat to the state and a societal danger to communities. The …
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BetBlocker growth in Brazil and the US shows the UK what it’s missing
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBetBlocker’s organic search traffic has increased over 40% since the start of 2025, while its active users have increased over 73% in just four months to 60,783. The biggest growth …
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Survey design found to impact UK gambling participation estimates
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readFresh experimental research led by Professor Patrick Sturgis has shed light on why gambling surveys see varying levels of participation and generate differing estimates of problem gambling. The news arrives …
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The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) will establish a task force “to combat the scourge” of illegal gambling networks. The task force will be composed of EEEP units working in coordination …
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KSA warns TonyBet over prohibited Ballon d’Or offer as enforcement drive continues
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readTonyBet has received a warning from the Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), after the operator listed betting markets on the winner of the Ballon d’Or and the FIFA Club World …
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French authorities will adopt new enforcement tools to fight corruption in sports, as new legislation classifies match fixing as an organised crime… The government of France has classified match-fixing in …
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GamCare HQ relocation marks turning point for gambling harms charity
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readGamCare is preparing to leave its long-standing Holborn base for a new London headquarters later this month, signalling both a physical and strategic shift for the UK’s leading gambling harm …
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North Macedonian ministers and political parties are preparing for a parliamentary battle over the terms and adoption of a new Gambling Law. Changes will radically reshape the sector, introducing long …
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Georgia self-exclusion surges as PM tightens gambling orders
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe government of Georgia continues to toughen the compliance enforcement of the gambling industry. Following sweeps conducted by the Georgian Revenue Service details over 30,000 citizens have been added to …