The federal government has just announced a ban on online betting in Brazil. The information was officially released by the Minister of Finance, Dario Durigan, early Friday evening (25). He […] O post Lula government announces ban on online betting in Brazil apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
The government is finalizing the details of the provisional measure (MP) that could ban sports betting in Brazil. If the restrictions do not take effect immediately, the text is expected […] O post Provisional measure targeting betting companies may set a short timeframe for restrictions to take ef…
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) are calling on the federal government to step in to better protect consumers as sports betting and gambling-like prediction markets continue their rapid growth. Saying the gambling industry needs reform, Blumenthal and Tonko joined t…
The football season is in full swing, and fan emotions are running high. At times like this, it is important to keep your excitement in check and make decisions with […] O post Cheer with your heart, bet with your head: why responsible gaming matters apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Prediction market users may think they’re good at math, but a new study from the American Gaming Association (AGA) says many of those bettors/traders aren’t as mathematically proficient as they think they are. The AGA, which stridently opposes prediction markets, doesn’t highlight math deficiencies…
Polymarket has countersued New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and Attorney General Letitia James after the two state officials jointly filed a lawsuit alleging that the prediction market is running an illegal gambling operation. Polymarket, headquartered in New York, dominates the global prediction mar…
Flamengo issued a statement on social media this Friday (25) regarding the regulation of sports betting in Brazil. The club advocates that any changes preserve legal certainty and do not […] O post Flamengo declares support for the regulated betting sector in Brazil apareceu primeiro em iGaming Bra…
On Friday (25), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to announce a provisional measure with new rules for the online betting market, as well as a bill establishing […] O post Lula’s bill targets the operation, advertising, and payments of illegal betting sites with prison sentences apare…
Brazil’s online betting market is awaiting the signing of the provisional measure (MP) this Friday, September 25, which could ban betting. According to CNN, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to make the official announcement during an event in São Paulo. A candidate for re-election, t…
Many major bookmakers have suspended their Premier League relegation markets after the revelation that Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of 115 charges for breaches of financial regulations. Despite an expected appeal process, UK bookies including William Hill, bet365, Paddy Power and S…
Moon.com has launched an online market-betting platform allowing users to wager on whether the price of a financial asset will move Up or Down, with leverage ranging from 1x to 1000x depending on the market and prevailing conditions. Each position closes automatically once its loss reaches the orig…
BetMGM has opened a cabana sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club, a new sports and pop culture dayclub located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The BetMGM Sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club offers guests poolside access to an in-person outdoor wagering window, and it is the company's firs…
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrested four people and seized more than £20,000 in cash during raids on four properties in Manchester city center on Monday night, September 21. The Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council's Licensing Team supported the operation, which police said forms pa…
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced a bill to amend the country's Gambling Act, which includes a near-total ban on gambling advertising and a revised financial framework for operators. The proposals aim to limit the presence of betting and gambling promotions across Bulgaria, where such…
Expanding without rebuilding. Creating a sportsbook with its own identity. Managing a business without switching between disconnected systems. These are some of the ambitions operators bring to Uplatform’s sales team and the thinking behind “Your Dreams. Our Platform”, the company’s theme for SBC S…
New York attorney general Letitia James and prediction market operator Polymarket have taken legal action against one another. This dispute marks another fight over whether financial products should be classified as federally regulated financial derivatives or as a form of gambling under state over…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |