Brazil sector slams Haddad ‘attack’ after finance minister calls for betting ban

Brazil sector slams Haddad ‘attack’ after finance minister calls for betting ban Summary Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said in a 21 July interview that he would vote to ban betting if a bill reached the Chamber of Deputies, calling the situation a “disaster” and describing harrowing personal anecdotes about families harmed by gambling. His comments […]

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Kenya’s BCLB licensing shakeup will drive black market, says local analyst

Kenya’s BCLB licensing shakeup will drive black market, says local analyst Summary The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) is proposing a major overhaul of Kenya’s gambling licensing regime. Proposed changes include steep increases in licence fees and stricter compliance measures aimed at raising market standards and curbing illegal activity. The moves follow earlier crackdowns […]

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Episode 12: Italy, Panama and Liechtenstein

Episode 12: Italy, Panama and Liechtenstein Summary Right to the Source returns with Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin taking a quick tour of three very different markets: Panama’s nascent online scene and its potential as a springboard, Liechtenstein’s casinos reeling from a self-exclusion passport with Switzerland, and Italy’s surprisingly resilient and consolidating gambling market. Key […]

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Gambling Commission responds to OSR recommendations following GSGB review

Gambling Commission responds to OSR recommendations following GSGB review Summary The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) reviewed the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) and raised concerns about methodology, quality assurance, comparability with other surveys and how users interpret the data. The Gambling Commission has set out a formal response and has already implemented a […]

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Waterhouse VC: The regulatory paradox

Waterhouse VC: The regulatory paradox Summary Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns that well-meaning gambling regulation is unintentionally accelerating migration to offshore, unlicensed betting operators. Measures introduced since 2019—chiefly affordability checks and more intrusive customer-interaction rules—have increased onboarding friction for licensed firms, prompting many bettors to seek faster, less-restrictive alternatives. Offshore sites now offer quicker […]

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BetTom founder taps Goodwin Racing expertise to build ‘relatable’ betting brand

BetTom founder taps Goodwin Racing expertise to build ‘relatable’ betting brand Summary Paul Colley, CEO and co-founder of BetTom, launched the UK-facing betting and iGaming site in May 2025 with supplier EveryMatrix. Colley has drawn heavily on his 11 years at Goodwin Racing and recruited several former colleagues, while co-founder Tom Head and other members […]

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