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Dutch regulator bans gambling sponsorship for Zandvoort F1

by Steve Hoare August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025 3 minutes read

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has confirmed that no gambling sponsorships will be allowed during next weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The move comes under strict new …
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GambleAware names new CEO to manage planned closure

by Steve Hoare August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025 4 minutes read

Zoë Osmond OBE will pass on the torch as GambleAware CEO to Anna Hargrave as the charity prepares for closure in 2026. The historic commissioner of problem gambling research, prevention …
SBC News North America
Newsletter: Will FanDuel and others follow DraftKings lead on credit cards?

by Steve Hoare August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025 2 minutes read

Welcome to the Player Protection Hub newsletter, your biweekly roundup of all the news, features, interviews, conversation, new research, plus a guide to upcoming digital and real life events related …
SBC News UK
PM ally Caudwell backs call for higher UK gambling taxes

by Steve Hoare August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025 4 minutes read

Billionaire John Caudwell, a key ‘business ally’ of PM Sir Keir Starmer, has openly voiced support for the Labour government to significantly ramp up taxes on UK gambling activities. The …
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Ukrainian Gambling Council: comprehensive approach needed to tackle illegal gambling

by iGamingExpert August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025 3 minutes read

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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Slovakia: Policy inconsistencies aid black market encroachment

by Steve Hoare August 22, 2025

August 22, 2025 6 minutes read

An 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 …
SBC Americas North America SBC News
DraftKings to longer accept credit card deposits as of Aug. 25

by SBC Americas August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025 3 minutes read

DraftKings 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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ProgressPlay handed £1m UKGC fine for ‘unacceptable’ AML failures

by iGamingExpert August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025 3 minutes read

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 …
Research SBC News UK
GambleAware calls for safer gambling video guidelines after industry advert study

by iGamingExpert August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025 5 minutes read

GambleAware 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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Virginia subcommittee considers online casinos and new regulator

by SBC Americas August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025 4 minutes read

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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