New documents reportedly suggest that the alleged match-fixing scheme involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers is much more extensive than originally thought. According to an ESPN report, Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is evaluating whether the final destination for regulatory settlements paid by British betting operators should change. Consultations are now open until 2 April on the …
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Newsletter: Inside the first meeting of the Illegal Gambling Taskforce
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe UK government announced its Illegal Gambling Taskforce last week with the minimal amount of fanfare – it was done via a 71-word LinkedIn post, without even a press release – …
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Argentina hosts Responsible Gambling Month as pressure grows for federal protection
3 minutes readArgentina’s provincial gambling authorities have launched a coordinated nationwide campaign to mark the start of Responsible Gambling Month this February. The campaigns call on the need to expand public awareness …
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US military to receive federal gambling addiction research funding for first time
by SBC Americas3 minutes readU.S. military service members and the gaming industry are expected to receive a major boost sparked by the looming signature of the latest Defense Appropriations Act. The Defense Appropriations Act …
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Finland: Player protection proposals will drive players to black market
5 minutes readiGaming stakeholders in Finland have warned that the proposed player protection recommendations would ensure the majority of gambling is taking place on the black market. Speaking out against the proposed …
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Provisions tabled to fast-track self-exclusion amendments in Romania
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readRomania’s regulator, ONJN, has asked the Ministry of Finance to take emergency measures and revamp the country’s self-exclusion framework. ONJN’s President, Vlad-Cristian Soare, announced that they’ve put forward a proposal …
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A 40% year-over-year uptick in young people self-excluding from online gambling has been recorded by Gamstop. The increase relates to individuals aged 16-24 and covers the six-month period ending 31 …
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Greece moves to “Zero Tolerance” to combat black market gambling
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readAthens is informed that all options are being reviewed in the economic and social fight against black market operators, including prison sentences and consumer fines for repeated play on illegal …
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Tennessee bill criminalizes influencing outcomes for event contract trading
by SBC Americas3 minutes readA lawmaker in Tennessee introduced a piece of legislation to combat the manipulation of events tied to prediction market trading. Sen. Ferrell Haile filed Senate Bill 1992 last week, proposing …
