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BetBlocker, a UK-registered gambling support charity, has launched BetBlocker US Inc, a US division of its gambling-blocking software services.

The charity will help US residents manage their gambling habits responsibly by providing users with anonymous gambling-blocking software on a free-to-use app, with support available in English and Spanish, while Chinese language support is in development and will be launching soon. The app is also available in 17 other languages.

“BetBlocker’s pioneering free support has been minimising harm for tens of thousands of people all over the world for close to a decade now,” commented Duncan Garvie, Founder and Trustee of BetBlocker.

“By establishing the US arm of the charity, it is our hope that we can raise the profile of the service in North America and support tens of thousands more people in the coming years.

“It is my strong belief that pay walls between users and support for gambling harm create a barrier that ensures that the most vulnera..

Online casino aggregator Slotegrator is aiming to inform its partners on the current state of the iGaming industry by launching a free e-book – 10 Myths About Online Gambling.

Looking to provide a wealth of knowledge to new and aspiring online casino and sports betting companies, the e-book offers research into 10 common misconceptions about the online gambling industry and sheds light on these issues.

The online casino aggregator brand also offers products and solutions that relate to these issues, promoting services such as its Telegram Casino solution and APIgrator game integration tool.

Yana Khaidukova, the Managing Director of Slotegrator, commented: “We have experience in responding to various gambling operators’ requests in different regions and niches, and we know what ideas normally end in failure. Our mission is to minimize mistakes and help businesses to prevent crises.

“That’s why we developed our solutions for online casinos and sportsbooks, and that’s also the rea..

Baroness Twycross confirmed that regulatory changes in the UK will be implemented in April, with the first RET levy payment from operators due on 1 October.

Baroness Twycross gave her speech at the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) 2025 AGM, as safer gambling in the UK prepares to enter a new era.

She said: “I am sure many of you will have followed the progress of the statutory gambling levy in Parliament over the last few weeks. The legislation has been affirmed by both Houses and became law on Tuesday this week. It will come into force on 6 April, and operators will be required to make their first levy payments by 1 October.

“We are working at pace with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, NHS England, UK Research and Innovation, and partners in Scotland and Wales, to build robust foundations for the future system. It is crucial we put the right commissioning, accountability, and governance arrangements in place.”

The new system has guaranteed £100m+ in funding for..

The Curacao Gaming Association (CGA) is seeking to strengthen player protection, social responsibility measures and regulatory compliance as it moves forward with the implementation of a new framework.

The introduction of the new Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) law, is set to implement a myriad of minimum requirements for operators around player verification and safety.

Whilst the minimum requirements are essential for operators in the market, the CGA has also emphasised its desire to see operators exceeding these protocols.

These checks include age verification, player self-assessments, deposit limits and additional training for marketing partners and affiliates.

Whilst there is a lack of definition around the levels of training that is required for each member of staff, the framework details that staff should be able to handle player interactions professionally and effectively.

Furthermore, it also emphasises the importance of staff being able to recognise the signs..

The UK Government has announced that the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has been named as the Prevention Commissioner to help tackle gambling harm in the UK.

In response to the announcement, GambleAware has welcomed the appointment, but has called for current support to “continue to be recognised and sustained within the future system”. Gordon Moody has also welcomed the appointment.

However, concerns have also been raised by Deal Me Out Founder Jordan Lea and Dan Waugh of Regulus Partners.

OHID named as Prevention Commissioner

In a statement, the Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock, confirmed the OHID as Prevention Commissioner.

Within the new statutory levy system, the OHID will work alongside the Treatment Commissioner NHS England and relevant bodies in Scotland and Wales, as well as the Research Commissioner UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Peacock said: “To ensure that there is sufficient trust, expertise and authori..

Stake is set to depart the UK market following an advertising campaign with controversial adult film star Bonnie Blue.

The marketing video, set outside Nottingham Trent University, prompted an investigation from the UK Gambling Commission after it went viral across social media and featured Stake branding.

Off the back of the investigation, Stake will cease to have a presence in the UK market after TGP Europe Limited (TGP), which operates the site as part of a white-label arrangement, confirmed it will be shutting the site.

TGP has confirmed to the Commission that it will immediately stop accepting new registrations to the Stake.uk.com platform and remove redirection links from the main Stake website, with the final shutdown of the Great Britain site will take place by 11 March 2025.

The Commission also detailed that it will be writing to Everton – along with two other football clubs with unlicensed sponsors – warning of the risks of promoting unlawful gambling websites.

Stake u..