UKGC Unveils Two Appointments to Its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) unveiled two new appointments to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). The ones joining the board at this time are the experienced Dr Vivre...

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Can Sorare’s free-to-play model protect it against UKGC gambling charges?

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Sorare faces charges for unlicensed gambling in a case brought by the UK Gambling Commission. Wiggin Partner Chris Elliott expects legal arguments could consider whether Sorare’s free-to-play games provide the same...

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How Online Casinos Work?

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With the advent of online casinos, the gambling circuit has undergone a sea change. The reach and reception of online casinos UK have now increased by leaps and bounds. Millions...

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Ex-NFL employee who embezzled $22M sues FanDuel alleging it fed gambling addiction

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A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250 million, saying the betting company preyed on his gambling...

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Gambling Is an Addiction. So Why Was Pete Rose an Outcast?

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Society / October 1, 2024 The baseball legend was an example of not only the perils of gambling but also why the sports leagues’ embrace of the online-betting industry makes...

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Ireland gambling bill nears completion as senators request ad ban 

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A committee of senators debated Ireland's Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 last week, raising concerns over gambling advertising and pushing the bill towards completion. The Republic of Ireland’s long-awaited Gambling Regulation...

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Responsible Gambling Index for Providers

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After the success of the Responsible Gambling Index in scoring how responsible and socially conscious are the operators of the industry, Gamblers Connect, an award-winning iGaming medium and a dedicated...

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Pete Rose, baseball’s hits leader barred from Hall of Fame for gambling, dead at 83

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Rose was on course for 'a prominent spot' in Cooperstown's Hall of Fame when in 1989 he was found to have gambled on baseball games and banned for life from...

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Star Completes Treasury Brisbane Casino Sale, Shares Rise 18%

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At the end of last week, we reported that Star Entertainment was forced to return to the negotiation table alongside creditors to deal with its reported AU$1.69 billion ($1.08 billion)...

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Brazilian Lawmakers Introduce New Safer Gambling Bills

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As Brazil prepares to launch regulated sports betting, lawmakers continue to discuss potential safer gambling measures. Officials have launched two measures that would protect vulnerable players from gambling harm as...

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