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UK Gambling has been assured that the adoption of a new Statutory Levy and the application of £2/£5 stake limits will prove effective in reducing problem gambling harms and ensuring Britain has the safest gambling environments. The measures were announced last week by DCMS, applying the White Paper recommendation of online slot stake limits of £5 for those aged over …

UK Racing has called for immediate intervention on affordability checks, as ministers are notified of a “£3bn deficit in online betting turnover on horseracing”. This morning, concerns about the plummeting betting turnover of horseracing were highlighted by The Racing Post, which stated that the heritage sport was in a ‘financial crisis’. Statistics from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) reveal that, …

Move comes as news of VIP known as ‘The Polymarket Whale’ was French national rumoured to have won $80m on US elections… The crypto prediction market operator Polymarket has ceased to accept French players after the country’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), told it to cease trading in the market.  Polymarket’s profile increased considerably during the US …

Betsson AB is closely monitoring the fast-track of a Federal Bill in Argentina, which aims to ban advertising and sponsorship for online gambling and sports betting. The Bill, recently approved by the Chamber of Deputies last week, is now under review in the Senate to impose federal laws on gambling advertising and sponsorships. The legislation seeks to prohibit gambling advertising …

In the lead-up to SBC Summit Rio, SBC News and Affiliate Leaders had the opportunity to speak with Fatima Gonçalves, Project Manager at Leads Global, who will be attending the event. During the conversation, Gonçalves shared how Leads Global leverages market research, cultural trends, and player data to craft highly effective, region-specific marketing campaigns. She also reflected on Brazil’s rapidly …

Working committee will focus on addiction and problem gambling measures for French players, amid the backdrop of another government take-down… The working groups set to evaluate whether France should regulate online casinos will meet from next Tuesday, 2 December, with the first meeting set to focus on how regulation might help with addiction and problem gambling issues. The project is …

The UK Government has revealed its plans for the statutory levy and online slot stake limits, ushering in a new era of protection and compliance for UK gambling.  The new RET Levy statutory measure will ensure that £100m in annual funding will be allocated to projects, initiatives and organisations dealing with the treatment and prevention of gambling harms.  We are …

Tor Skeie, CEO at OddsMatrix, shares insights with SBC News revealing how to adopt a winning strategy for the regulated Brazil market when it opens on January 1. In the first part of an ongoing series, Skeie addresses Brazilian audience’s desire for entertainment in their betting and gaming experiences.  Part 1: Entertainment The Brazilian igaming and sports betting market is …

The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina has approved a Federal Bill to ban online gambling and sports betting advertising across all Argentine provinces. The Bill was fast-tracked to the Lower House on 21 November and was approved yesterday by deputies, with 139 votes in favour, 36 against, and 59 abstentions. Articles cite that the Bill aims to “prevent cyber gambling …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that Marcus Boyle will step down as Chair of the regulatory authority on 31 January 2025. Boyle will complete his term as Chair in January, ending his three-year tenure overseeing the Gambling Commission’s governance and oversight of regulatory developments in UK gambling. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) appointed Boyle …