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Should self-exclusion registers allow family members to ban gamblers without their consent?

The option helps those affected by the problem gambling behaviour, but is it worth the removal of an individual’s autonomy?

5 min read • May 6 • By Megan Elswyth

ACMA finds Ladbrokes and Neds breached national self-exclusion rules

Entain enters 18-month court-enforceable undertaking after more than 500 contraventions.

1 min read • May 6 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting + 2 more

PGCB Executive Director issues comments to CFTC on ‘deteriorated’ sports betting landscape

Kevin O’Toole stated prediction markets have ‘perfected a wildly addictive formula’ to target ‘young, inexperienced bettors’ as part of his comments issued to CFTC Secretary Christopher Kirkpatrick.

2 min read • May 5 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Culiacán casino burned down in armed attack

The Tropicana casino in Culiacán was set on fire by an armed group, leaving one person dead and several injured. It was the venue's second attack in under a week.

1 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Austrian Supreme Court confirms accumulator sports betting is not gambling

In Austria, sports betting is classified as a game of skill, and the recent Supreme Court ruling confirms this even in cases involving accumulator betting.

1 min read • May 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Jujuy bans child support debtors from casinos

Argentina's Jujuy Province has signed an agreement to block individuals listed on its child support defaulters registry from entering casinos and gaming halls, with the measure taking effect immediately.

1 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Argentinian senator pushes to ban betting brands from sports venues

A Buenos Aires Province lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ban gambling operators from sponsoring sports clubs, targeting jerseys, signage and facilities.

2 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 3 more

Greentube has acquired Kingsbet CZ to enter Czech B2C market

The Novomatic digital division has taken full ownership of the local sportsbook and casino operator, marking its entry into the Czech Republic’s regulated online gaming market.

1 min read • May 5 • By Milagros del Priore