Spooniker, a subsidiary operator of the French gambling giant FDJ United’s Kindred Group, has been hit with a SEK 10m (£778k) penalty in Sweden. In a statement posted on its …
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Romanian national TV airs EGBA call for national self-exclusion
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged Romania to implement a self-exclusion registry, making the call right from within Parliament itself. EGBA’s Secretary General Maarten Haijer attended an …
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Brazil: Player limits put spotlight on consumer rights of gambling
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readRecent judgments against Betano and Bet365 over restrictions on player accounts underscore a significant legislative blind spot in Brazil’s Bets regime regarding consumer rights an issue that requires a definitive …
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TSB Bank and Bank of Ireland join gambling harm prevention push
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readBanks are becoming increasingly prominent stakeholders in problem gambling prevention in the UK and Ireland at a time of regulatory and political focus on betting in both countries. The UK …
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The National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) has helped more than 110,000 people since it first launched in April 2023. This was announced in a new report by GambleAware, an independent …
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Alberta passes iGaming Alberta Act to legalize commercial online gambling
4 minutes readAlberta is just a formality away from legalizing commercial online casino and sports betting. Minister Dale Nally’s Bill 48 was passed by the provincial legislature’s Committee of the Whole and …
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Bank of Ireland rolls out Gambling Block in support of GRAI
3 minutes readThe Bank of Ireland (BoI) has launched its Gambling Block tool in support of the country’s new gambling regulatory regime led by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). It’s …
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Player Protection Symposium will be part of SBC Summit Americas core agenda
by SBC Americas4 minutes readSBC Summit Americas is reinforcing its commitment to promoting safer gambling by integrating the previously standalone Player Protection Symposium into the event’s core conference agenda. This strategic move ensures that …
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Buenos Aires raids underpin Argentine action on illicit gambling
3 minutes readPolice sources have revealed to the Argentine News Agency that an illegal casino operation has been shut down in Buenos Aires. The move underlines the zero tolerance approach of law …
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EDGE Markets to expand finance platform with Defy the Odds RG deal
by SBC Americas2 minutes readStartup launchpad Defy the Odds is teaming up with a gambling-specific financial platform to promote responsible gambling and provide personalized payment processing. Defy the Odds, a women-led launchpad with a …