In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter and special guest Duncan Garvie, CEO of BetBlocker, as the trio …
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Gambling Commission data shows spike in UK black market VPN use after Online Safety Act
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAn update from the Gambling Commission has suggested that there are no real patterns for consumer engagement with illegal gambling sites – but hundreds of millions of minutes are being …
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Gambling Commission hits back at ‘inaccurate’ risk check criticism
by A.J. Koehn8 minutes readThe UK’s Gambling Commission (GC) has defended its proposed financial risk assessments (FRAs), pushing back against mounting criticism from industry stakeholders who warn the measures could drive customers to the …
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Gambling reformer Noyes flip-flops on another pet project following flawed rollout of affordability checks
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readProminent reformist figurehead Dr James Noyes has urged the Department of Culture, Media and Sport “to hit pause” on the use of financial risk checks on gambling. A senior advisor …
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GamCare believes the over £4m it has provisionally been awarded from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) VCSE Gambling Harms Prevention and Resilience Fund will help the charity …
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Skill On Net has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a paid-for Instagram advertisement involving a stand-up comedian talking about pistachios. An advert for the white label …
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OHID commits £12m funding for local councils to reduce gambling harms
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readThe Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has disclosed the funding allocation it will distribute to local councils across England to support efforts to reduce gambling-related harms. Booked on …
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OHID reveals first recipients of £25m gambling harm prevention grants
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readThe OHID has published its first list of grants under the new statutory levy system, providing a clear contrast from the funding allocation of third parties previously led by GambleAware. …
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Comment: New Steven Gerrard gambling deal raises black market questions
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAnother day, another dollar for a well-known UK footballer who signs to promote a betting company that’s definitely not supposed to target UK consumers. With Michael Owen having a Punt …
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GambleAware closes: a legacy of innovation undone by political naivety
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readFor UK gambling, Wednesday 1 April 2026 will be the most transformative and impactful date for all stakeholders. It is also one which will likely overshadow another hugely significant moment …