The NCAA teamed up with Signify to study online abuse sparked by sports betting. Signify and the NCAA used the 2025 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to identify and study …
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For fans and for athletes, we need to talk more about bettors harrassing players
by SBC Americas5 minutes readMatthew Wein is a former government security official who worked at DHS and the U.S. Committee on Homeland Security. He now writes the Secure Stakes Substack Newsletter and owns Wein …
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Ontario regulator advises gambling platforms on how to spot players at risk
4 minutes readOntario’s online gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has updated its advice on how licensed operators can identify and support players at risk of harm. In …
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NY Senate bill requires insurance coverage for problem gambling
by SBC Americas2 minutes readNew York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at providing problem gambling prevention and treatment services to players. Addabbo introduced Senate Bill S8352 on Wednesday …
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NFL pledges $600,000 to research college athlete gambling behavior
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has partnered with America’s most popular professional sports league. On Wednesday, the ICRG announced it reached a deal with the NFL to address …
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Player Protection Symposium, Toronto: Not just a box to tick
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readAs Canada’s market matures, player protection challenges are multiplying — from rising offshore activity to the ethical use of AI in responsible gambling. The Player Protection Symposium at Canadian Gaming …
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ROGA sportsbooks respond to VIP criticism with new guidelines
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an association of leading online sportsbooks, has published a new set of guidelines for how operators should approach VIP programs. ROGA noted that the …
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Paper proposes Responsible Gambling Message Development Framework
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readResearchers from the University of Ontario and elsewhere have proposed a new tool to help gambling operators develop more effective RG messages. The Responsible Gambling Message Development Framework builds on …
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Player Protection Symposium, SBC Americas: IMGL masterclass calls for rethink on regulatory relations
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readA theme is emerging in Latin America once regulatory frameworks are established, with over-regulation becoming a temptation for states seeking to increase revenue and to appease certain sections ofsocial sectors …
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Nevada passes bill to handcuff unauthorized gambling operators
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBoth chambers of the Nevada legislature have now passed a bill that would equip the state with the means to further target and act against unapproved gambling operators. Sen. Rochelle Nguyen’s SB 256 passed …