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 …
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Opinion: My lived experience of gambling… apparently it doesn’t count
by Steve Hoare11 minutes readConsultant Vaughan Lewis writes his latest column on his life in gambling – from boredom to joy, from school to the City, and from chasing losses to doing the maths …
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Louisiana regulator Christopher Herbert on linking legal, regulatory and treatment communities
by SBC Americas4 minutes readAs chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Christopher Hebert deals with the constantly evolving challenges in reaching and helping problem gamblers every day. Hebert played a key role in …
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A non-head banger makes the case for a public health approach
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe phrase ‘public health approach’ is frequently used and abused but a new paper argues introducing a systemic approach to preventing gambling harm does not need to be about “banning …
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French regulator claims 60% of GGR comes from high-risk players
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has unveiled a new algorithm designed to estimate problem gambling activity across France – and initial signs are those which cause …
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Flutter’s Cash4Clubs scoops grassroots prize at Women’s Football Awards
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readFlutter and Sported’s Cash4Clubs programme won the Best Grassroots Initiative award at the prestigious Women’s Football Awards, recognising its contribution to women’s football and community sport across the UK and …
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Groundbreaking study challenges links between socioeconomic status and loss chasing
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readOnline gamblers from wealthier backgrounds are more likely to keep betting after wins, while gamblers from poorer backgrounds are more likely to continue after losses, according to new research from …
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Q&A: Responsible Gambling Council CEO Sarah McCarthy on Canadian gaming’s next challenges
9 minutes readAs Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) Chief Executive Officer, Sarah McCarthy plays a leading role in tackling player protection challenges and helping to shape a responsible future for the Canadian gaming …
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Interview: Reformed fraudster Alex Wood on the Wild West of unregulated gambling sites
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readA study of the recent Cheltenham Festival commissioned by Flutter Entertainment has raised fresh concerns over fraudulent activity from the unlicensed gambling market. The study was conducted by former fraudster …
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How NBA path on prediction markets differs from US leagues
by SBC Americas5 minutes readThe NBA’s public comment to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding prediction markets paints a stark contrast to other pro leagues. The CFTC published a notice in March inviting …