Blask data shows the first effects of the ban in the world’s biggest iGaming market by user demand. Brazil is the #1 iGaming market by user demand among the 142 countries Blask currently tracks. Since the regulated market launched in January 2025, onshore brands have held more than 96% of the total…
The 2026 longlist for the world’s longest established and most valuable literary sports writing prize, the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, has been announced. Last year saw The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me, an eye-opening memoir from Scottish stage-race specialist Pippa York and…
The Soft2Bet team believes the “greatest impact” of personalisation in igaming is to strengthen trust between operators and players.
Enteractive, a global leader in player activation and reactivation, has announced the appointment of Stephen Parry as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026, as the company enters its next phase of international growth and innovation. Parry brings extensive leadership experience sp…
According to the International Betting Integrity Association’s 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report, based on H2 Gambling Capital data, total GGR across Africa is projected to grow from US$3.5 billion in 2021 to US$19.4 billion by 2030, with online betting expected to reach US$16.4 billion. As the…
The SBC News team are live on the ground for the second day of the SBC Summit. Stay tuned to this blog for the latest updates from the SBC News team on the ground at Lisbon – Ted Orme-Claye, Patrick Killeen and Ted Menmuir – as well as our colleagues at iGaming Expert. 10:00am: It’s […]
Conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd is developing the Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort (pictured in an artist’s rendering), are “a lot more ‘back to normal’ than would be indicated in the press,” said a Wednesday memo from JP Morgan Securities LLC…
A former manager of a nonprofit veterinary clinic in West Virginia has admitted that he stole more than $624,000 from his employer and lost the entire amount to an online gambling addiction. Fake Invoices and Payrolls J.T.V. pleaded guilty on September 28 to a federal money laundering charge connec…
Vikings former first-round pick JJ McCarthy being the first quarterback traded in the NFL this season came as no surprise. Nor was the fact he went to the Giants with oft-injured Jaxson Dart hurt again. We told you in early August this was quite likely if/when Dart got hurt (Giants head coach John…
The Mississippi Lottery has a brand-newgame to offer players in October, with the $5 Ghostbusters scratch-off arriving in the state for a chance to capture not only a mischievous ghost, but also take a swipe at a decent prize. Mississippi’s Lottery Knows Who You Are Going to Call This Halloween The…
Gaming Corps has formed a new distribution partnership with BOYLE Sports, expanding the Swedish game developer’s casino offerings to players in the UK and Ireland. Through this collaboration, BOYLE Sports will access Gaming Corps’ full collection of casino titles, including those from its 3 Pigs se…
The UK Gambling Commission will introduce new regulations for Category B slot machines, with an emphasis on greater clarity on session details and wider availability of responsible gaming features. UKGC announced these updates to better safeguard players by providing clearer information about their…
The revenue authority in Armenia has announced that, effective February 8, 2027, no business will be able to use gaming terminology such as gambling, casino, lottery, or betting premises in its business name, trademark, or website domain unless it holds a gambling license. The ban covers eight spec…
Affiliate expects full-year revenue of €92m, down from at least €97m.
New Hampshire has taken yet another step toward legalizing online casino gaming by advancing Senate Bill 104 in the Senate. The proposal that passed with a narrow 13-11 vote is still, however, facing a difficult path through the state Legislature. Next Stop: the Senate Finance Committee Now, the bi…
An Indianapolis woman and her partner were on their way to a fall festival with her partner when she decided to check her lottery tickets. Doing so, she immediately realized that something important had happened – she had won a nearly $200,000 prize from the lottery, enough to help her cover car de…
Prediction market operator unveils a range of tools user protections.
After a recent strategic review of its Adelaide business, SkyCity Entertainment Group is preparing to formally sell the SkyCity Adelaide casino resort. On Wednesday morning, the firm announced it will invite proposals from interested parties and other potential buyers, and outline its strategic ini…
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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 |