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Regulus Partners observes mixed messages from the NHS on treating problem gambling, as bosses have raised concerns on increased referrals to their specialist clinics for gambling disorders, suggesting a misuse of facilities. NHS bosses have committed to expand the network of problem gambling clinics to 15, yet concerns remain on the NHS’ strategy which has seen it marginalise third sector …

The government has pledged to reorganise the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to become a more capable and intelligence-led regulator overseeing UK Gambling’s statutory remit and future challenges. David Whyte Senior Associate at Harris Hagan, provides his legal eye on which new or enhanced regulatory powers will be granted to the Commission and its impact on licensees adjustment to UK gambling’s …

With skyrocketing customer acquisition costs and a consolidated market making it difficult to differentiate from competitors, these are challenging times for sportsbooks wishing to thrive in a competitive industry.  We spoke with Dotan Lazar, Co-Founder and CEO of LSports, alongside Chief Revenue Officer Yoav Ziv and Chief Technology Officer Avri Simon to gain insights into the current state of the …

Despite heavy competition in many markets from the private sector, state-backed and affiliated lottery companies are no strangers to sports betting. In fact, the market contributes greatly to lotteries’ charitable contributions. This is what Arjan van ‘t Veer, Secretary General of the European Lotteries (EL), explained to SBC alongside newly elected President of the association Romana Girandon. Does EL value …

NHS England has committed to opening seven new gambling addiction clinics this summer in response to a record demand for treatment services. This weekend, the NHS revealed that around 1,400 patients had been referred to its network of gambling harm clinics in the past year – an increase of more than a third on the previous 12 months and almost …

Optimisation and automation have become key buzzwords for the iGaming industry in 2023…Golden Whale Production’s Claudia Heiling sheds insights on the development of GWP’s LOOPS to help operators further refine their business processes by unlocking the power of machine learning. In the rapidly evolving world of iGaming, if you’re not moving forward, you’re standing still – and while many companies …

It is becoming increasingly difficult to engage new players and retain existing bettors. But one way in which operators can tap into new player bases is through gamification tools such as jackpot tournaments. James King, CEO of Flows, sheds light on how operators can leverage Flows’ latest development, ‘Flo,’ to unlock new realms of engagement and retention. He tells us …

Despite the importance of affiliates in the sports betting industry, many still struggle to open suitable business bank accounts or receive payments. Elona Attard, Head of Operations at payment solutions provider Xace explains how the company is addressing these challenges via its Premium Affiliate Accounts.  Affiliate businesses are the unsung heroes of the online sports betting industry. From small ‘one …