Gamstop has reported that May 2026 was a month which saw self-exclusion rates on its platform at an all-time high. The UK organisation further confirmed that under 25s are the …
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Greece toughens domain enforcement in new strategy against illegal gambling
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readGreece has approved a “key cooperation” to allow sophisticated and reactive web-blocking and domain closures against illegal gambling websites. As announced by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) a new strategy …
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SBC NewsFeaturedUK
Evolution and UK Gambling Commission saga ends as supplier agrees £4.75m settlement
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readEvolution has agreed a £4.75m settlement with the UK Gambling Commission, concluding a licence review launched in December 2024 over the availability of its content on unlicensed websites targeting British …
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Anjouan Gambling regulator hits back at illegal operators and black market claims
4 minutes readWhether fuelled by the elevated betting engagement of the World Cup or global pressure, the Anjouan gambling regulator has tried to set things straight. Anjouan Gaming made an abrupt intervention …
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SBC NewsUK
SMF wants gambling harm implemented into national health policies
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readShortly after calling for an increase in Category B Machine Gaming Duty, the Social Market Foundation (SMF) is now suggesting major reforms to the UK’s public health policies where problem …
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British betting firms “considering all options” to prevent Financial Risk Assessments
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has told SBC News that it is keeping “all options” open as the Gambling Commission presses ahead with plans to implement the most stringent …
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Amazon agrees to settle social casino class-action lawsuit for over $200M
by SBC Americas3 minutes readAmazon is resolving a lengthy legal dispute over the distribution of virtual casino chips that could allow members of a class-action lawsuit to receive more than $200m. According to court …
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Gibraltar has taken a landmark step when it comes to embracing prediction markets and has become the first jurisdiction in the world to launch a regulatory regime solely covering the …
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SBC NewsLATAM
Brazil’s gambling regulator defends betting ad rules as health concerns raised
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readBrazil’s gambling industry and its gambling regulator flocked to defend the betting market’s advertising standards after a number of health experts raised concerns about societal harm. A public hearing was …
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SBC NewsUK
DCMS laments black market sponsors but they will remain for at least another full PL season
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed to SBC News that a consultation “will go live soon” as it looks to ban unlicensed operators from sponsorship deals …