For the second time this week, Novatech has come under fire – this time, it’s the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, which has hit out at the operator. Spelinspektionen initiated its …
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Dutch regulator issues Novatech with record fine for unlicensed gambling
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readTwo offshore operators have been hit with major fines by the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), over illegally targeting the domestic market. The culprits are Fortaprime SRL and Novatech, which …
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DFS operators roll out 50-state self-exclusion program with idPair
by SBC Americas2 minutes readA group of leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators have launched a national self-exclusion program to encompass all 50 U.S. states and D.C. PrizePicks, Underdog, Dabble and Splash Sports have …
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Introducing the ‘the losing sound’ that breaks players from slot machine trance
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAn Australian advertising industry creative director has created what he calls ‘the losing sound’ to combat slot machine addiction. After a relative lost A$150,000 ($107,000) in one year on Australian …
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Congress introduces POINTS Act for federal funding for problem gambling treatment
by SBC Americas3 minutes readA group of bipartisan lawmakers is making a legislative effort to provide federal funding to support prevention, screening and treatment services for gambling addiction to the public. Reps. Erin Houchin …
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Massachusetts committee passes bill to tax sports betting at 51%
by SBC Americas4 minutes readA piece of legislation that would overhaul the regulated gaming market in Massachusetts is moving forward after receiving a favorable vote by a state joint committee. Senate Bill 302 was …
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain has raised concerns over a noticeable growth in the number of women engaging in online gambling. New insights published on 2024 data by …
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Entain warns prediction markets facilitate underage sports betting
3 minutes readEntain’s Stella David has issued a criticism of the damaging consequences of the rise of prediction markets, claiming they facilitate underage sports betting in the US. Many states across the …
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Regulated online casinos are edging closer towards reality in New Zealand, as the Online Casino Gambling bill has passed its second reading in the country’s Parliament. The rubber stamping of …
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Virginia passes credit card ban but seeks online casino compromise
by SBC Americas4 minutes readOn a busy day in the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, Senate lawmakers gave final approval to a bill to ban the use of credit cards for sports …