A joint subcommittee in Virginia is weighing whether or not to establish a regulatory agency designed specifically for gaming as the state also considers adding new verticals. Virginia lawmakers created …
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Brazil licencees reminded of sports and beneficiaries betting exclusion
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Brazilian regulator is in the final stages of preparing a conclusive list detailing the specific individuals who are excluded from participating in the Bets market, as reported by SBC …
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Greece orders legal strike to dismantle €1.6bn shadow gambling market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Greek government has stated its intent to eradicate illegal gambling (land-based and online), viewed as both an economic threat to the state and a societal danger to communities. The …
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Breaking headlines in India report that the government has been presented with a Bill to overhaul the rules and definitions of Real Money Games (RMG) and Games of Skill. Branded …
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BetBlocker growth in Brazil and the US shows the UK what it’s missing
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBetBlocker’s organic search traffic has increased over 40% since the start of 2025, while its active users have increased over 73% in just four months to 60,783. The biggest growth …
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SBC NewsUK
Survey design found to impact UK gambling participation estimates
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readFresh experimental research led by Professor Patrick Sturgis has shed light on why gambling surveys see varying levels of participation and generate differing estimates of problem gambling. The news arrives …
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The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) will establish a task force “to combat the scourge” of illegal gambling networks. The task force will be composed of EEEP units working in coordination …
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New Jersey council says it plans to take over 1-800-GAMBLER nationwide
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe license-holder of the national problem gambling support hotline 1-800-GAMBLER says it will reject the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) attempts to move the ongoing dispute to arbitration. The …
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LATAMSBC News
Operation “Desfortuna” targets influencers promoting illegal online gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Rio de Janeiro police force launched “Desfortuna Operation” carried out by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro this Thursday, the 7th, already has influencers in its list of …
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Research reveals worrying unregulated market trends in the Philippines
3 minutes readResearch firm, the Fourth Wall, has identified the key differences between the regulated and the unregulated markets in the Philippines, sharing severe concerns over the continued offering of e-sabong, also …