The suicide of Oliver Long (36) has shone a light on the extent of illegal gambling in the UK, including calls for the Gambling Commission to do more to take …
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New Jersey public schools must offer on-campus problem gambling help
by SBC Americas3 minutes readAll public post-secondary institutions in New Jersey are now mandated to provide on-campus education about gambling risks and how to access problem gambling supports. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bill …
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Gaming operators admit 1-800-GAMBLER changeover was tough to handle
by SBC Americas5 minutes readLast year gamblers and operators alike experienced a significant change in how problem gambling support is provided across the U.S., as the National Council on Problem Gambling’s lost control ofthe …
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AGCO orders FanDuel to pay $350K for failing to detect suspicious wagers
4 minutes readFanDuel is being ordered by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to pay a hefty penalty for the operator’s failure to detect and report suspicious betting activity. On …
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Newsletter: New year, same old problems for the gambling industry
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAnti-gambling campaigners published a public opinion survey on New Year’s Day, which they claim shows that tougher regulation of the gambling sector would not only be uncontroversial but would carry …
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As Finland continues to iron out finer details of its gambling framework ahead of a 2026 launch, stakeholders remain fearful over the current direction being taken when it comes to …
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UKGC ups 2024/25 budget to deliver key evidence and data projects
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has branded the financial year of 2024/25 as a period of delivery and transition of projects and new compliance set out by its corporate strategy. …
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Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board MASAK has been granted expanded authority to verify financial transactions to “prevent the proceeds of crime”. The new powers were confirmed by the Ministry of …
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France reminds public of gambling self-exclusion rights
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readFrench audiences have been reminded of their rights to be removed from all gambling communications and promotions via voluntary self-exclusion. On Monday 5 January, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the …
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Authorities in Macau have thwarted a counterfeit chip scheme that defrauded gamblers of tens of thousands of dollars. According to local media, four arrests were made in total by the …