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The Dutch gambling regulator KSA issued a formal warning to Smart Gaming, operator of Betnation, for failing to check players against the CRUKS self-exclusion register. A technical fault allowed a self-excluded player to gamble for months.
A Russian psychologist has linked smartphone addiction to rising youth gambling rates in Russia. Lilia Shuvalova of Synergy University warned that early smartphone use is increasing gambling among young people, as anti-gambling advocates urge government action.
Fédération Addiction, a French addiction network, has proposed a ban on athletes and sports personalities promoting sports betting. The organization outlined 15 urgent measures to regulate the sector, including this prominent recommendation.
The Netherlands plans a near-total online gambling ad ban under a new five-year harm reduction strategy. The government will not raise the minimum age for high-risk products.
A Swedish court has overturned a fine previously imposed on LeoVegas for alleged responsible gambling breaches. The operator had disputed the March 2025 penalty, asserting compliance with regulations.
Italy's gambling sector faces a regulatory stalemate, according to trade body EGP-FIPE, which criticized local restrictions as largely ineffective for reducing problem gambling.
GamCare, a UK gambling harms charity, has reported that a significant majority of those seeking help for gambling issues are struggling with online gambling. As of June, 81.5% of individuals who contacted the charity and disclosed their gambling…
Vienna health officials have issued a warning about increasing betting risks as the FIFA World Cup approaches. Austria is among several countries cautioning against a potential surge in illegal and problem gambling during the tournament. The advisory highlights…
European gambling regulators have issued a reminder to bettors to maintain rational judgment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on 11 June. The regulators urged fans not to let excitement override responsible gambling practices as the…
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, president of the French gambling regulator Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), will step down on 15 June. In an interview with SBC News, she discussed the evolution of French and European gambling regulation, including taxation and…
