Responsible Gaming

DraftKings is on the defensive against claims from congressional lawmakers who think the sportsbook preys on vulnerable customers. In response to an inquiry from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC), DraftKings rejected assertions that it dol…

Join us for this webinar marking the official opening of European Safer Gambling Week 2026. This session will set out what the week aims to achieve, what’s new for this year’s edition, the agenda for the week and how everyone can play a part – the perfect starting point to understand the week’s the…

The University of New Hampshire has linked the legalization of online sports betting to increases in calls to the National Problem Gambling Helpline, citing a 23% spike. Gambling-Related Harm Is Spiking as More Calls Are Placed to Helplines The study further focused on the demographics of the calle…

DraftKings is one of the companies that have been sought out by Congress in the United States and has defended its practices when it comes to using technology to target customers. DraftKings Responds to Congressional Scrutiny Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Reps. Paul Tonko and Valerie Foushee sent a l…

Ireland’s government is ready to move forward with a strict timeslot regime for gambling ads as soon as it becomes possible. For the Racing Post, a government spokesperson commented that while no commitment can be made towards the exact date of when a gambling ad watershed will be introduced, talks…

The British government has unveiled the recipients of over £39m in funds from the statutory levy on gambling harms, but as expected the announcement has not gone down without a hint of controversy. The list of successful grant applications includes some familiar names: GamCare, operator of the Nati…

Turkish authorities have arrested 121 people in a nationwide crackdown on illegal betting operations allegedly based on Telegram and other digital platforms. Investigators used an artificial intelligence system created by Istanbul police to find suspects, read encrypted language, and show connectio…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) referred 7.7 million illegal gambling URLs to search engines between July and September 2026. The regulators continues to increase the enforcement against unlicensed operators targeting British consumers. The Commission’s latest data shows 3,019,291 URLs that were…

In continuing to increase its efforts to disrupt illegal online gambling, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) referred 7.7 million URLs linked to illegal gambling activities to search engines between July and September this year. UKGC Referred Millions of Illegal Gambling URLs According t…

Gambling Commission data shows that illegal gambling consumption in the UK remains low overall, but the big question is not how many people are using unlicensed, offshore platforms, but how much money they are staking. The Commission has been conducting research into illegal gambling activity over…

Santander has been ordered to refund thousands in gambling losses by the UK ombudsman in a case highlighting the liabilities British banks face when handling gambling transactions. The complainant in a recent Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) case, known only as Mr R, had made £25,000 from a house…

The UKGC introduces new Illegal Gambling Index that will measure consumer engagement with illegal gambling websites in UK and establish a baseline for tracking market changes. Data during April 2025 to April 2026, shows that 0.6% of respondents had visited illegal gambling websites in the previous…

Authorities in San Antonio, Texas, busted seven suspected illegal gambling operations that allegedly paid winners in Pokémon cards, sports memorabilia, and silver instead of cash. The coordinated raids led to 23 detentions and the confiscation of about 500 to 600 gaming machines. Illegal Gambling N…

While this story didn’t happen in Las Vegas, it feels very Las Vegas, so we’re sharing it. Somebody sent us a photo (below) of a man on a stretcher gambling, and we figured it was fake. With the advent of A.I., we default to assuming everything is fake until proven otherwise. It’s not fake. A […] T…

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has selected Bede Gaming to develop and launch its new BetSIGA iGaming platform, scheduled to go live in spring 2027. “BetSIGA is an important next step in SIGA’s long-term digital gaming strategy,” said SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen. “This will…

A new study from the University of Nebraska finds that online sports bettors are risking not just entertainment dollars but their long-term financial stability. Justin Balthrop, an assistant professor of finance at the school’s Lincoln campus, says researchers determined that when an individual sig…

SBC brings together leading regulatory affairs experts and industry executives to support regulatory engagement, collaboration and knowledge-sharing across international gaming markets. SBC has brought together experienced regulatory affairs leaders, former regulators and industry experts to establ…

Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) surveyed 1,000 people about their gambling habits.