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1. Public Opinion and Consumer Protection As you mentioned, public opinion is strongly leaning toward stricter regulations on gambling advertisements, particularly to protect vulnerable groups such as minors. The poll you referenced—showing 51% of UK respondents in favor of a full ban on gambling ads and 78% against gambling ads targeted at minors—reflects broader concerns […]

1. Record-Breaking Gambling Participation: Super Bowl LVIII serves as a striking example of how deeply entrenched gambling has become in American culture. An estimated 68.5 million Americans placed bets on the event—by far the highest on record. This statistic underscores not only the popularity of gambling but also the accessibility that legalization and mobile technology […]

UNODC Report Highlights the Resilience of Criminal Syndicates in Southeast Asia A new report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) focuses on the persistent challenges of transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia. While law enforcement crackdowns temporarily disrupt criminal operations, these syndicates quickly adapt by relocating to other regions, […]

UK Gambling Minister Ensures Financial Checks Will Not Harm Horseracing In response to concerns raised by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and industry stakeholders, UK Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew has confirmed that financial spending checks will not negatively impact the horseracing sector. A petition launched by Nevin Truesdale, Chief Executive of the Jockey Club, garnered […]

Key Points from KSA’s Report: Quarterly Growth: The online gambling market showed positive growth in each quarter of 2023 compared to 2022. Notably: Q1 2023: GGR of €331 million (up from €239 million in Q1 2022) Q2 2023: Record GGR of €361 million (up from €245 million in Q2 2022) Q3 2023: GGR of €347 […]

New Study Explores Children’s Views on Gambling Marketing in Ireland A recent study in Ireland examines the growing influence of sports betting and gambling marketing on children and young adults. With smartphones making online gambling more accessible, concerns have been raised about excessive gambling, harm, and the normalization of sports betting. However, there is a […]

Massachusetts Considers Changes to Gambling Laws, Including iGaming Legalization Massachusetts, which currently offers both online and retail sports betting, may soon expand its gambling laws. A recently filed proposal seeks to legalize online casino gambling (iGaming), which would place the state alongside others like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, where legal online gambling is already […]

Crown Resorts Faces Scrutiny Over Self-Excluded Gamblers Accessing Gaming Floor Crown Resorts has faced public criticism from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) after self-excluded gamblers were able to access its gaming floor. Self- excluded patrons are prohibited from entering gambling premises, and Crown Resorts was found deficient in enforcing this rule. The […]

Sportsbet.io Announces New Ambassadors for Its “Join the Crypto Experience” Program Sportsbet.io, a leading cryptocurrency betting company, has added four new ambassadors to its “Join the Crypto Experience” program. The ambassadors are key international personalities chosen to promote the brand globally. Among the new additions is Sean Andrew, a lifestyle influencer focused on Africa, who […]

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) imposed a lifetime ban and a $34,000 fine on former Moroccan professional tennis player Younes Rachidi after he was found guilty of a record 135 match-fixing offenses. The breaches, which occurred between 2017 and 2018, violated the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP) rules, including attempting to fix match outcomes and […]