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SMF wants gambling harm implemented into national health policies

by A.J. Koehn July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

Shortly after calling for an increase in Category B Machine Gaming Duty, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) is now suggesting major reforms to the UK’s public health policies where problem …
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British betting firms “considering all options” to prevent Financial Risk Assessments

by A.J. Koehn July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has told SBC News that it is keeping “all options” open as the Gambling Commission presses ahead with plans to implement the most stringent …
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Amazon agrees to settle social casino class-action lawsuit for over $200M

by SBC Americas July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

Amazon is resolving a lengthy legal dispute over the distribution of virtual casino chips that could allow members of a class-action lawsuit to receive more than $200m. According to court …
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Gibraltar grants two prediction markets licences

by iGamingExpert July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

Gibraltar has taken a landmark step when it comes to embracing prediction markets and has become the first jurisdiction in the world to launch a regulatory regime solely covering the …
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Brazil’s gambling regulator defends betting ad rules as health concerns raised

by A.J. Koehn July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

Brazil’s gambling industry and its gambling regulator flocked to defend the betting market’s advertising standards after a number of health experts raised concerns about societal harm. A public hearing was …
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DCMS laments black market sponsors but they will remain for at least another full PL season

by A.J. Koehn July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed to SBC News that a consultation “will go live soon” as it looks to ban unlicensed operators from sponsorship deals …
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CMS Committee poses series of questions in letter to Gambling Commission over FRAs decision

by A.J. Koehn July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

The Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has written to the Gambling Commission regarding the latter’s decision to go ahead with Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). It is the latest in …
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Liverpool City Council puts weight behind calls to end gambling advertising

by A.J. Koehn July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026 3 minutes read

Liverpool City Council has joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), becoming the latest local authority to back calls for tighter restrictions on gambling advertising as part of its …
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Newsletter: Gambling with statistics and the big tech defence

by Steve Hoare July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026 3 minutes read

Body of evidence Anti-gambling campaigners have opened up a new tactic in their war on the industry by encouraging lawmakers to ignore evidence. Yes but no but: Anti-gambling campaign group …
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FRA reaction: Gambling Commission slammed by figures in and out of the industry

by A.J. Koehn July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026 11 minutes read

Industry stakeholders from all angles have come out this week to condemn the Gambling Commission’s announcement that it is ready to impose Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) on gambling operators in …

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