The battle against illegal gambling is becoming a global challenge as digital tech creates an environment for iGaming to prosper, according to Viktoriya Zakrevskaya, Founding Member and Deputy Chair of …
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SBC NewsEurope
Slovakia: Policy inconsistencies aid black market encroachment
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readAn independent report and audit detail that regulatory inconsistencies and fragmented enforcements have ceded the gambling market to unlicensed operators growing their scope in targeting Slovak consumers. In Slovakia, questions …
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SBC AmericasNorth AmericaSBC News
DraftKings to longer accept credit card deposits as of Aug. 25
by SBC Americas3 minutes readDraftKings is making a major change to its payment processing rules. The Boston-based sports betting and daily fantasy giant announced on Thursday plans to no longer accept credit card deposits …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £1m fine to ProgressPlay Limited for compliance failures related to anti-money laundering and social responsibility. Following a UKGC compliance assessment, the operator …
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ResearchSBC NewsUK
GambleAware calls for safer gambling video guidelines after industry advert study
5 minutes readGambleAware is calling on the UK Government to produce safer gambling video guidelines after new research brings into question the impact of operator’s safer gambling adverts. In addition, the charity …
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SBC AmericasNorth AmericaSBC News
Virginia subcommittee considers online casinos and new regulator
by SBC Americas4 minutes readA 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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SBC NewsLATAM
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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SBC NewsEurope
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 …