Mexico is debating major changes to gambling advertising rules as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Jericó Abramo Masso, a member of the Mexican Chamber …
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Alberta follows Ontario by making RG Check mandatory for iGaming
4 minutes readAs Alberta continues to build the foundations for its upcoming regulated iGaming market, the market’s conduct-and-manage agency has followed Ontario’s lead by partnering with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) on …
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Connecticut considers raising minimum age for prediction markets to 21
by SBC Americas4 minutes readConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is making a legislative effort to shield younger residents from prediction markets. Lamont has introduced House Bill 5038, a piece of legislation that would raise the …
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Charities Commission investigates Gordon Moody as discrimination and bullying claims emerge
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Charities Commission is investigating the UK’s oldest and most established gambling treatment provider Gordon Moody, after claims of racism and discrimination follow former CEO’s employment tribunal claim. Former CEO …
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Government set to ban unlicensed operators sponsoring Premier League clubs
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readOperators unlicensed in the UK will likely be barred from sponsoring British sports clubs, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed. The government announced plans to launch a consultation this spring, …
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Turkish authorities have reported a critical juncture in the fight against illegal gambling, fuelled by direct actions on Turkey’s financial system and bank licences. On Monday, Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of …
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Mexico drafts bill to restrict gambling ads during World Cup 2026
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readLawmakers in Mexico are to examine tightening media rules to prohibit gambling advertising during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The directive is led by Jericó Abramo Masso, Member of the …
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Gambling licensees in Spain have been told to prepare for a year of regulatory changes and new compliance orders. The message was delivered by Andrés Barragán, Secretary General for Consumer …
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Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have been told to disregard a proposal made by Victor Negrescu, Vice‑President of the Social Democratic Party of Romania (PSD) and Vice‑President of the …
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Romania raises gambling age to 21 and moves towards ad ban
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Senate of Romania has approved two bills that will apply new restrictions on gambling’s engagement and exposure with the general public. Announced by MP Raluca Turcan, of the National …