FanDuel TV has launched The Comeback, a new show focused on problem gambling recovery. The show is hosted by FanDuel’s responsible gaming ambassador and Fox Sports’ Breakfast Ball presenter Craig Carton. In The Comeback, Carton sits down with those who have experienced the highs and lows of gambling addiction to amplify their stories, break down…
Romania’s Gambling Office has made a key determination on cross-platform self-exclusion rule, opening a path for player compensation…
ONJN, the National Gambling Office of Romania, has determined that licensed operators must uphold self-exclusion as a “single account principle.”
The determination was published on Thursday, 13 March, to close a loophole that allowed self-excluded players to switch platforms and continue to gamble.
According to ONJN, if a customer self-excludes from one account on an operator’s platform, the exclusion must automatically apply to all other accounts held by the customer with that operator — even if the player did not specifically request exclusion from each individual account.
The determination carries consequences for operators that failed to enforce self-exclusion under the single account principle. Customers may now seek compensation for losses incurred on platforms that did not properly apply the self-exclusion measure across all linked accounts.
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Ireland’s new gambling authority to prioritise compliance and conduct on gambling harms reduction.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will use a ‘full toolkit’ to ensure operators’ compliance with regulations and combat problem gambling, which it believes is much higher than previously expected.
In a double interview with the Irish Examiner, Anne-Marie Caulfield, Chief Executive of the newly formed regulatory agency, stated that rates of harmful gambling in Ireland are ‘10 times higher than had been previously thought’ according to recent data.
This is a worrying figure for the GRAI as it embarks on what it set to be its first year of regulatory activity. The authority was brought into existence by recent legislation, the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, which sought to modernise Ireland’s nearly century old gambling regulation.
Addressing problem gambling has been earmarked as a priority for the regulator, and the responsibilities operators shoulder in meeting this c..
The Republic of Croatia will begin implementing the measures and protections of a new Gambling Law, to be in full effect by early 2026.
The Sabor of Croatia (parliament) has received a mandate to “Combat Addiction to Games of Chance and Betting” by introducing new player protections, tightening rules on gambling venues, eliminating aggressive advertising and increasing gambling taxes.
The mandate was drafted by the HDZ government in coordination with the Croatian Institute of Public Health and professors from the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation.
The proposed changes carry political significance, as Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has vowed to overhaul Croatia’s gambling laws as part of his third-term mandate, addressing previous failures to tackle gambling addiction — an issue affecting the lives of 40,000 Croats.
Insights from the Institute of Public Health reveal that drastic measures are needed to curb a crisis of gambling disorders impacting Croatia communities. Data sh..
West Virginia University is promoting responsible gaming through a new event.
The public research university has hosted its first-ever Responsible Gaming and Digital Entertainment Symposium providing an opportunity for students and faculty to discuss the growth of sports betting and ways to create a safe and fair environment on campus.
The symposium, organized by the school’s Esports Business and Entertainment Program, also saw faculty and staff discuss growth within esports and digital entertainment industries.
“This symposium was the first step of something truly impactful, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with West Virginia to create many more groundbreaking events,” said Absolutebet Head of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Krisztina Kalla. “Together, we’re paving the way for a future that introduces students to responsible gambling practices and opens doors to the world of iGaming.”
West Virginia held the event with support from major stakeholders in the gaming ..
Action against operators in Malawi that facilitate underage gambling is set to be escalated as part of the latest action from the country’s regulatory body.
Announced by the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) during a recent gambling regulations workshop, operators in the country will be hit with a $11,500 fine if a minor under the age of 18 is found to have used their platform.
On the new regulation, Rachel Mijiga, Director General of MAGLA, spoke about the need to protect Malawi’s youth from “the serious social and psychological risks that gambling poses”.
Malawi’s clampdown on underage gambling comes as global operators continue to intensify their focus on the untapped potential of the African continent.
Earlier this year, 888Bets confirmed its expansion into Malawi, marking its seventh market in the region.
Further underlining its commitment to African success, the group previously acquired the multinational African online bookmaker BetLion, which it described as ..
Spelinspektion, the Swedish gambling authority, has found GG.Bet to be in breach of Swedish gambling law.
After an investigation, the regulator found that when accessing the domain owned by ASG 360 Services Ltd from a Swedish-based IP address, the pre-selected currency was Swedish Krona (SEK).
Additional details around the investigation revealed that Swedish-based customers were in no way prevented from opening an account with ASG 360 Services. The company currently has no licence for the Swedish market.
Headquartered in Cyprus, the company also operates 20 additional domains that were listed by Spelinspektion. Some have been found to offer marketing in Swedish, the regulator further noted.
Sweden’s rulebook
The Swedish Gambling Act strictly prohibits any type of gambling targeting the Swedish market unless the necessary requirements – one of which is having a local license – are met.
It is within Spelinspektionen’s powers to request the ceasing of unregulated services with i..
Brazil’s betting market is continuing to adjust to its grey-white transition, as are political overseers and major companies like YouTube which sit on the sidelines of gaming but are nonetheless affected by its developments.
Recent developments have seen marketing placed front-and-centre in politicians’ and tech firms’ agendas. Notably, YouTube will introduce strict new measures from 19 March which will block content related to illegal online gambling websites – though these policies are not isolated to Brazil, they do have a particular relevance to the developing market.
Luckily for the regulated industry, this lines up with its ambitions in the early days of the market. Speaking at the SBC Summit Rio last month, key stakeholders stated that addressing illegal gambling activity is a top priority.
“We need to fight illegal houses, something that really has an impact on our market. Once they are working illegally they hinder the way Brazilian people see our market,” Rafael Borges, CE..
Next week, the Senate of Brazil will review proposals made by the CPI of Integrity, a congressional inquiry, to ban instant bets and apply toughest punishment on sports corruption
Senator Romário (PL-RJ) and Senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB-GO) are ready to publish the first regulatory recommendations on the protections and integrity of the Brazil Bets market.
The recommendations form part of the Senate’s Commission of Inquiry chaired by Romário and Kajuru, who were tasked with examining the corruption and match-fixing liabilities threatening the integrity of the betting market.
Referred to as the CPI of Integrity, the senators are set to finish the investigation on Wednesday, 19 March. The duo have taken testimony from football authorities, club presidents, and members involved in former match-fixing scandals.
As such, next Wednesday the Senate will convene to read Romário and Kajuru’s report on “The Manipulation of Sports Games and Betting.” The proposed measures address structural vuln..
Spelinspektion, the Swedish gambling authority, has found GG.Bet to be in breach of Swedish gambling law.
After an investigation, the regulator found that when accessing the domain owned by ASG 360 Services Ltd from a Swedish-based IP address, the pre-selected currency was Swedish Krona (SEK).
Additional details around the investigation revealed that Swedish-based customers were in no way prevented from opening an account with ASG 360 Services. The company currently has no licence for the Swedish market.
Headquartered in Cyprus, the company also operates 20 additional domains that were listed by Spelinspektion. Some have been found to offer marketing in Swedish, the regulator further noted.
Sweden’s rulebook
The Swedish Gambling Act strictly prohibits any type of gambling targeting the Swedish market unless the necessary requirements – one of which is having a local license – are met.
It is within Spelinspektionen’s powers to request the ceasing of unregulated services with i..