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BetBlocker, a gambling harm prevention tool, has appointed Monica Shafaq as its new Director of Strategy and Partnerships. Founder Duncan Garvie announced the move, highlighting Shafaq's extensive background in problem gambling. She previously served as CEO of Gordon…
The Korea Racing Authority (KRA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Gwacheon Youth Foundation to support youth addiction prevention efforts. The partnership aims to create a platform to combat gambling addiction among young people in South Korea.…
Finnish state-owned operator Veikkaus has announced new age-based loss limits targeting younger players, with a checkpoint starting at €4,000. The measures are set to take effect on Tuesday, 9 June. However, the company will remove the existing annual…
This week saw a wave of regulatory actions targeting gambling and prediction markets across multiple jurisdictions. From bipartisan safer gambling bills in Pennsylvania to a lawsuit against Kalshi in New Mexico, authorities are tightening oversight. Meanwhile, the UK…
Two Pennsylvania house representatives are preparing bipartisan bills to introduce safer gambling measures, including deposit and marketing rules and a ban on credit card gambling.
Illinois approved a tax on sports event prediction market contracts, while Colorado enacted responsible gaming measures. The Rhode Island Senate also passed legislation to expand the state's gambling options. These bills were among the most significant gambling-related legislative…
Gordon Moody has appointed a new CEO as the UK gambling harm treatment sector faces a statutory levy era. The organisation, which received £4.5m in funding, is restructuring its leadership amid criticism of new systems in Wales.
UK Gambling Commission Director of Policy Ian Angus addressed the Clarion Payment Providers Summit on 20 May 2026, outlining the regulator’s priorities for the year ahead. Angus highlighted the Commission’s focus on early compliance while encouraging innovation for…
UK Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller addressed the ICE Barcelona conference on 19 January 2026, focusing on the risks posed by the illegal gambling market. Miller outlined the Commission’s work over the past year to better understand…
