A day that much of the industry had been awaiting with trepidation is set to arrive today, as the Gambling Commission confirms plans for the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments. …
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Landmark EGBA player safety initiative comes to fruition
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readIt’s been a long time coming for the introduction of an EU-wide international player protection standard, and thanks to collaborative efforts spearheaded by the European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA), …
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ECA calls for cross-border police action as EU black market approaches €100bn
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe European Casino Association (ECA) has become the latest organisation to call for stronger cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling after revealing that the black market targeting EU consumers reached …
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KSA Chairman: Dutch gambling needs better financial guardianship
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readMichel Groothuizen, Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), believes that reforms to Dutch gambling laws must provide a better financial guardianship of the consumer and vulnerable players. Throughout 2026, the Kamer will …
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A Swedish Administrative Court has backed the gaming regulator’s findings that Betsson committed ‘serious violations of money laundering regulations’. Spelinspektionen first brought action against Betsson Nordic Ltd, alongside Spooniker Ltd …
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Politics is once again taking centre stage in the UK as the country prepares for a new Prime Minister and the gambling industry sits in front of another hearing on …
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Stakelogic has been ordered to pay a £122,835 regulatory settlement to the Gambling Commission (GC) for breaching responsible product design standards related to the speed of slots. Minimum online slot …
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New Spanish betting deposit limits approved as gov’t keeps up pace of changes
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readSpanish betting companies and customers are going to be subject to a new deposit limits system after a Royal Decree was approved by the government this week. The news comes …
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Predictions, finance and a brewing storm of problem gambling
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe global rise of prediction markets globally could throw a spanner in the works of gambling harm prevention and treatment programmes in countries like the UK, writes SBC News’ Editor, …
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Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK) is taking legal action against Meta and has filed a complaint with the European Commission over illegal gambling advertisements appearing on its social media platforms. …
