The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has urged regulators to prohibit prediction markets until the country introduces legislation specifically governing the products, arguing that the platforms create integrity, regulatory and consumer protection concerns.
In a policy paper released on 27 …
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The Dutch government’s proposal to introduce a near-total ban on online gambling advertising has drawn criticism from industry observers, who argue the measures could strengthen illegal operators instead of reducing gambling-related harm.
The package announced in June by State Secretary …
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Nevada sportsbooks reversed a sluggish start to 2026 with a strong June, benefiting from the FIFA World Cup, the Stanley Cup Final featuring the Vegas Golden Knights and the NBA Finals.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported $578.7 million …
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Public Health Wales (PHW) has introduced a new £1.4 million funding programme aimed at strengthening community-based efforts to reduce gambling-related harms across Wales over the next two years.
The Gambling Harms Voluntary Sector Grant Fund, launched in partnership with the …
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A renewed call for tighter gambling regulation has emerged following Alberta’s expansion of its regulated online gambling market, with one policy researcher arguing that governments should introduce stricter limits on sports betting advertising and strengthen measures aimed at reducing gambling-related …
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Congress has yet to translate months of debate over sports betting and prediction markets into federal legislation, despite bipartisan concern that both industries require stronger oversight. Lawmakers continue to examine consumer protections, market integrity, and regulatory authority, but several proposals …
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Illinois has formally recognized gambling disorder as an addiction after Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, placing compulsive gambling within the state’s Substance Use Disorder Act. The measure broadens the legal framework for treatment and prevention while …
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Bragg has successfully completed its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 recertification audit, confirming that its certified operating entities in Slovenia and Malta continue to comply with the international standard for information security management systems.
The renewed certification validates the Information Security Management …
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has resolved a lawsuit filed by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) after implementing a long-standing legal requirement to collect anonymized casino player data and provide it to qualified researchers.
PHAI announced on July 23 …
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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has launched a public consultation to collect feedback that will help shape revised regulations governing betting operator licensing in the country’s regulated market.
The regulator published Public Consultation Notice SPA/MF No. 3/2026 in …
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