Brazil welfare recipients spent $647m on betting
A new report from Brazil's Federal Audit Court found that, in just one month, social welfare recipients spent over a quarter of their Government benefits betting online.
A new report from Brazil's Federal Audit Court found that, in just one month, social welfare recipients spent over a quarter of their Government benefits betting online.
The operator has settled with the UK regulator after an investigation uncovered a number of anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
The Brazilian trade association warns that doubling tax rates for sports betting and online lotteries could drive players to illegal operators.
Federal authorities linked the October scandal to organized crime units and charged defendants with the alleged misuse of confidential player information and manipulation of prop bets.
The Gift Responsibly holiday campaign looks to reinforce a global commitment to responsible gaming and bring awareness to the risk of gifting lottery games to minors.
The report highlights that gambling-related harm is highest among 18-24-year-olds in the UK.
New US advocacy group, Family and Friends of Gamblers, to push for public health regulation of online gambling.
After much debate, the taxation reform was approved with 21 votes in favor and eight against.
As the Brazilian Government renews its push for raised taxes on betting operators, the nation's Finance Minister finds backing within the opposition.
The request seeks regulatory changes enabling ENACOM to block illegal gambling platforms.