The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) believes there are areas in which licensed operators can improve their player protection tools, despite an overall positive level of compliance with regulatory expectations among …
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SBC NewsEducation
YGAM to train youth workforce to spot gaming and gambling harms
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe National Youth Agency (NYA) will use the training tools and resources of the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to educate and raise awareness of gambling harms across …
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The Dutch gambling regulator has expanded its battle against illegal gambling, ordering Polymarket to cease its presence in the country. Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warned Adventure One QSS, the operator of the …
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SBC NewsEurope
Sector lambasts proposal to hike gambling age in Bulgaria
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readBulgaria’s gambling sector has opposed a draft bill that proposes an increase in the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. Earlier this month, populist party ITN presented a draft …
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EuropeSBC News
European Parliament to consider EU iGaming tax to fund education, harm prevention and mental health support
4 minutes readEU Member States have been urged to consider adopting a ‘unionised tax charge’ for online gambling operators, with proceeds directed towards funding social initiatives, education and workforce reskilling projects. A …
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SBC NewsResearch
Australia’s $20m research paper branded ‘AI slop’ as concerns grow over gambling research methods
by A.J. Koehn6 minutes readConcerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gambling-related research have intensified after politicians and academics raised questions about an evidence review used to support a AU$20m (£10.4m) funding …
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SBC NewsEurope
Dutch regulator highlights pressure points in PM Jetten’s gambling plan
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readWith new Dutch PM Rob Jetten setting into power, his coalition’s action plan has room to clash with the gambling regulator on two key areas. This was raised by Michel …
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EuropeSBC News
Swedish operators urged to give AMLA feedback on EU money laundering rules
3 minutes readSpelinspektionen, the Gambling Inspectorate of Sweden, has urged licensees and stakeholders to engage with the ‘AMLA consultations’ to help improve the legitimacy and effectiveness of money laundering policies, practices and …
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LATAMSBC News
VBET compliance chief says Brazil needs to tackle illegal operators urgently
3 minutes readVBET’s Ariel Litvac has warned that the appetite for the Brazilian market is becoming increasingly selective as tax uncertainty elevates. Speaking to iGaming Expert, he emphasised the importance of data-driven …
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North AmericaSBC News
Alberta iGaming market fine-tuned but still missing a launch date
3 minutes readIt has been confirmed that the Alberta iGaming market will largely mirror the framework of Ontario, as progress has been made in polishing the market’s regulatory framework. The Alberta Gaming, …
