GambleAware has published its annual report for 2024, citing concerns over a rise in marketing around prize draws such as McDonald’s Monopoly and Omaze, as it reported a significant rise …
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Roblox is circling on age liabilities with tougher checks on child users, but will it ever silence critics of its platform. Roblox, the world’s biggest open gaming platform, has announced …
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Three former Fresno State basketball players receive NCAA ban for betting
by SBC Americas2 minutes readThree men’s college basketball players had their NCAA eligibility permanently revoked on Wednesday following an investigation by the organization into gambling-related infractions. Three former Fresno State basketball players, Mykell Robinson, …
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Allwyn unveils new project to fund player safety research
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAllwyn has reinforced its player safety commitment by launching its latest Player Protection Lab programme. The project will serve as a launching pad for academics and experts in the responsible …
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Spain’s DGOJ opens consultation on AI monitoring project with no guarantees on the timeline or testing of an ambitious gambling harms detection system. DGOJ, the Directorate General of Gambling in …
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Germany issues warning against event contract of Polymarket
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readIn Germany, a warning has been issued to gambling consumers that ‘social betting platforms’ are not permitted under the laws of the Fourth Interstate Gambling Market (GlüNeuRStv). A stern warning …
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KSA wants uniformity in risk assessments as KOA overhaul looms
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readKansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has called for ‘greater uniformity’ in the risk assessment of games offered by licensed Dutch operators. The conclusion follows its latest investigation …
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The African IGaming Alliance (AiA) has announced the appointment of Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe as inaugural Chief Executive of the trade and standards body, established with a commitment to advance ethical, …
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Brazil draft wants banks and fintechs directly involved in black market fight
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has tabled a proposal which would see banks and fintechs play a deeper role in the fight against the black market, and safeguard the …
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Kindbridge announces Stigma Stand Down campaign for Colorado military
by SBC Americas2 minutes readActive duty service members and veterans in Colorado are being provided with mental health and responsible gambling resources with the launch of a new initiative. The Kindbridge Research Institute announced …