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SBC Summit Americas: College sports key in battle for sports integrity

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The proliferation of sports betting in America is causing key stakeholders in professional and amateur sports to discuss the integrity of competition amid recent gambling scandals.

The discussion of how to protect the integrity of competition for operators, leagues, and regulators continued at SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where a group of industry experts spoke about protecting the future of sports wagering in North America.

The panel, moderated by Princeton Global Strategies Managing Partner George Rover, included NCAA Managing Director of Enforcement and Development Mark Hicks, as well as PropSwap CEO Luke Pergande and Legacy Consulting Group CEO Tony Amormino.

How the NCAA is navigating challenging landscape

The NCAA has dealt with a series of gambling-related scandals over the past two years, leading to questions and concerns regarding the impact gambling has on amateur sports.

In 2025, more than 15 former NCAA men’s basketball players were implicated in ..

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Regulators warn bettors to keep a level head during World Cup

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The summer football fever is upon us, with mere hours to go until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This has prompted gambling regulators across Europe to ask bettors not to let excitement cloud their rational judgement.

As the tournament kicks off this Thursday, 11 June, football fans will witness the biggest edition of the World Cup in its entire history, with 48 teams locked in a battle across three countries in North America and the prestige golden trophy at stake.

The size of the competition has prompted gambling operators to scramble their global marketing teams and capitalise on the increased exposure.

Balancing that out, however, are the regulators on the other side, who in the World Cup lead up have worked overtime to ensure that bettors do not forget about controlling their gambling behaviour.

France

The French team is being touted as one of the odds’ favourites when it comes to lifting the trophy this year. As such, the national regulator ANJ anticipates a high vol..

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Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin: Regulatory consistency stops the normalisation of youth gambling

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Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin’s term as president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) ends on 15 June .

Interviewed by SBC correspondent Jake Pollard, she reflects on developments of the French and European gambling sectors including taxation, the normalisation of gambling and the regulatory evolution of the online sector.

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin has chaired the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) since 2020 and, just as she took the helm of the French gambling regulator amid a global uncertainty linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, the creation of the authority also marked a major change: under the new structure, all gambling activities in France are now placed under the supervision of the ANJ.

Until then, horseracing, land-based casinos and lottery activities had fallen under the remit of the relevant ministries (Interior, budget, Agriculture etc.). The aim in 2020 was to harmonise regulation across the various verticals, including the digital sector of course, and to..

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UK gambling adverts under more regulatory pressure – but could it be progression?

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UK gambling operators are facing increased regulatory scrutiny after the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced a new compliance initiative.

The initiative targets social media content that could appeal to under-18s, but, despite it looking like more scrutiny for operators, some may see it as progression.

An enforcement notice has been issued to all gambling businesses, warning that, from 11 June, it will begin actively monitoring content using the ASA’s AI-powered Active Ad Monitoring System.

Gambling authorities and social media to work together

A key milestone here is that the monitoring will be supported by partnerships with major social media platforms.

Operators found to be breaching advertising rules will be required to remove or amend content immediately, with persistent non-compliance potentially resulting in referrals to both platform operators and the Gambling Commission.

While gambling operators may be stung th..

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Interview: Grainne Hurst on politics, taxes and Google 

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SBC Leaders speaks to Betting & Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst about the impact of UK tax rises and the rising tide of challenges facing the gambling industry Interview by: Steve Hoare  Grainne Hurst is a stronger character than many people probably realise – she needs to be. The Betting & Gaming Council CEO spoke…

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Ex-Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy to speak on gambling harm at SBC Summit Americas

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Patrick J. Kennedy, the former Congressman behind one of the most significant mental health reform laws in American history, will take part in a major player protection discussion at SBC Summit Americas.

The betting and gaming industry event, taking place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale June 9-11, will bring together stakeholders from across North and Latin America for three days of networking, product discovery, and high-level education.

Building a public health response to gaming harm

Kennedy’s panel, “Building a Public Health Response to Gaming Harm,” will take place on June 10 at 11:30 a.m. on the Leaders Stage. The session forms part of SBC’s recent partnership with the Better Gambling Forum (BGF), a global initiative focused on advancing evidence-based approaches to reducing gambling-related harm, with both organizations working together to promote a more practical and scalable approach to player protection across North America and beyond.

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Better Gambling Forum and SBC announce strategic partnership

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BGF and SBC aim to advance legislative solutions and best practice to promote a sustainable gambling industry London/New York — May 26, 2026: The Better Gambling Forum (BGF) and SBC Events & Media have signed a strategic partnership to advance a practical, scalable approach to player protection across North America and beyond. The partnership will leverage…

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Alberta Minister: If you like Ontario, you are going to love Alberta

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It doesn’t get any better than Alberta, was the message of Hon. Dale Nally, the man tasked with leading the charge towards Canada’s second regulated gaming province.

Speaking at SBC Summit Canada, Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, promised that the province will be the ‘right fit for operators’ ahead of the market launch on 13 July.

He told attendees: “We have reduced red tape, we’ve got a business-friendly environment, and we’ve got low corporate taxes. It doesn’t get any better than that. So if you like your experience in Ontario, you are going to love your experience in Alberta.”

A new chapter for Alberta

Many operators preparing for launch will already be familiar with aspects of the market, as Alberta has borrowed much of its structure from what has been successful in Ontario – a jurisdiction that pulled in revenue of over CA$4bn (£2.1bn) last year.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) will act as the market’s regulator, mirroring Ontario’s regu..

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