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EU study urges policy rethink as teen addiction shifts to digital abuse

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European schools, health agencies and youth bodies have been advised to prioritise mental well-being and prevention activities to help teenagers  avoid-or-overcome negative addiction outcomes. The recommendations form part of the Eighth European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD), undertaken by EUDA, the European Union Drug Agency. A one-of-a-kind study, the ESPAD Report was conducted on 113,800 students …

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Continent 8 Technologies: hugely impactful AI more than just a buzzword

SBC News Continent 8 Technologies: hugely impactful AI more than just a buzzword

Artificial intelligence boasts the capability to transform the future direction of the industry, however, the entire ecosystem must be correctly prepared to harness these possibilities, warns Justin Cosnett, Chief Product Officer at Continent 8 Technologies. In a wide-ranging conversation to kick-start the maiden event of the year in its shiny, new Catalan home, one of the major talking points of …

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Dafabet expands in LatAm & Europe with Sporting Risk football coverage

SBC News Dafabet expands in LatAm & Europe with Sporting Risk football coverage

Dafabet has announced a partnership with Sporting Risk as the operator looks to grow its market share in Latin America and Europe.  The deal will now see Dafabet have coverage of up to 30 football leagues, 35 single-player and 12 team stats betting options, and ready-made same-game multi-bets. It will also have coverage of all major European domestic competitions, as …

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ANJ’s Falque-Pierrotin elected as GREF Chair

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Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, President of l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has been elected as the Chairwoman of the Gambling Regulators’ European Forum (GREF). The appointment was confirmed following the conclusion of the GREF annual conference in Bergen, Norway (5-7 June), which featured the participation of 90 executives from 30 European authorities governing gambling. This year’s conference focused on the ‘common interests’ …

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EGBA new guidelines ensure Europe’s fight against financial crime

SBC News EGBA new guidelines ensure Europe’s fight against financial crime

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its first pan-European guidelines. In support of the online gambling sector’s fight against money laundering, the guidelines aim to reflect the latest technologies and laws while building upon the association’s commitment to responsibility. Reviewed and revised by Europe’s ‘top anti-money laundering (AML) compliance experts’, there is a focus on practical, sector-specific …

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DAZN adds Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan sports content with ELEVEN acquisition

SBC News DAZN adds Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan sports content with ELEVEN acquisition

DAZN Group has finalised acquiring ELEVEN Group businesses, seeking to enhance its European football portfolio and in turn broaden its footprint in sports broadcasting.  As well as offering local sports content in Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Canada, US and UK, DAZN adds Belgium, Portugal and Taiwan to its list of territories.  Belgium includes the domestic football league (Jupiler Pro League) …

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