Armenia Tightens Gambling Controls, Bans At-Risk Citizens from Online
Armenia will tighten its gambling regulations for online users, with new bans on “at-risk” individuals and stricter betting limits.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Partners with Betway for Responsible Gambling
Five-time Major League Baseball All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has partnered with Betway to support a series of responsible gambling initiatives.
Massachusetts Schools to Teach About Underage Betting Harms
As sports betting is gaining popularity in Massachusetts, there’s been an increase in cases where teens are finding ways to bet underage. To help combat this, the Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition is piloting a new curriculum in several schools in the state aimed at educating students about the
Australian Gambler-Turned-Sportsbook-Mogul Faces Backlash for
Winton Veall, a former player who once criticized a sportsbook for not preventing his drunken gambling, now faces criticism for his own restrictive practices.
Key Discussions at SBC Summit Americas 2022
As SBC Summit Americas gathered industry leaders from across North and Latin America in Florida last week, key conversations quickly emerged around prediction markets, regulation, responsible gambling, and the evolving landscape of licensed gaming markets.
SBC Summit Americas Focuses on Player Protection Strategies
As operators across the Americas face growing pressure to identify gambling-related harm earlier and build safer player journeys, SBC Summit Americas will place player protection firmly at the center of the conversation through its dedicated Player Protection Symposium.
SBC Summit Canada Strengthens Industry's Role Amid Alberta Momentum
SBC Summit Canada returned to Toronto last week, bringing the industry together at a pivotal moment for the Canadian gaming sector, as Alberta’s upcoming regulated market launch accelerated conversations around regulation, responsible gambling, advertising reform, cybersecurity and future market exp
1xBet’s Strategic Consultant Chris Bird on Football Tournaments and
In this article, 1xBet's Strategic Consultant Chris Bird discusses how football’s biggest tournament is reshaping sports communications, fan behaviour, and the industry’s approach to responsible gambling and mental health.
SEC Mandates Sports Betting Training for Student-Athletes
In the wake of the Texas Tech player, Brendan Sorsby’s controversy, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has become the first to announce that it will now make it compulsory for student-athletes to take sports betting-related training, which will focus on responsible gambling and problem gambling.
Michigan Expands Free Gambling Blocking Tool Access
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has expanded its free Gamban program by purchasing 100 additional licenses, amid strong early demand from residents.
Kalshi Supports Responsible Gambling Amid Winning Users Limitations
Kalshi, despite continued claims that it is not a gambling platform, appears to be behaving increasingly like a sportsbook. It has signed up as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and has also been accused of limiting users who consistently profit on the platform.
Ontario Bettor's Journey from a $25 Loss to $14K Spiral
A 22-year-old Ontario resident shared his redemption story with the CBC, explaining how a losing $25 bet spiraled into a $14,000 loss in one night last year.