A new research paper highlights the narrative gap between academic research and media sensationalism around the gambling industry and gambling harm, which is leading to moral panic and regressive policy …
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SBC AmericasFeaturedNorth America
Does banning player props solve the college sports betting problems?
by SBC Americas5 minutes readAs reports rise of student-athletes receiving more abuse related to sports betting and incidents continue to emerge of players themselves being integrated in betting scandals, would a ban on college …
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The latest corruption allegations couldn’t have come at a worse time for PAGCOR’s leader, Alejandro Tengco, as the organisation seeks to steady the Philippines’ regulatory ship heading into 2026. Accusations …
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UKDiscussionsFeatured
A new Gambling Act beckons but final GambleAware conference opens the field for more reasoned debate
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readThe final GambleAware Annual Conference in London yesterday mixed general confusion and fear about the research, education and treatment levy with a more constructive tone than shown in recent years. …
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Asia PacFeaturedResearch
Korean study shows ChatGPT and other AIs can develop gambling addiction
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readNew research reveals large language models can exhibit human-like gambling addiction behaviours and shows they even possess internal “risk circuits” that can drive them toward bankruptcy. A new study from …
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FeaturedSBC News
Better Gambling Forum unveils scientific oversight committee to guard against industry bias
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Better Gambling Forum (BGF), a Brain Capital Alliance-affiliated platform for evidence-based gambling policy, has announced the completion of its scientific oversight committee. The committee is composed of experts in …
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Problem gambling support and treatment services are at risk as a result of the tax increases on the UK gambling industry, as funds for the statutory levy dwindle. This was …
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How regulator-operator mistrust and poor dialogue damages player protection
by Steve Hoare7 minutes readAs Europe marks Safer Gambling Week 2025, conversations are taking place across the continent to put in place strategies that keep players safe while they enjoy gambling responsibly. One operator who …
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Operators, suppliers, regulators and consultants gathered online ahead of Safer Gambling Week to discuss some of the most pressing issues in the realm of player protection. Here are three takeaways. …
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FeaturedEducation
EPIC looks to research and digital innovation as it celebrates 30th jurisdiction
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readEPIC Global Solutionsproclaims 2025 as its most expansive year achieving milestone of its harm prevention programme, beyond what its founders envisioned in 2013. Expanding its harm prevention practice beyond UK-shores, …
