Author: Steve Tyler

Guardian VIP leaks an ‘own goal’ that gambling can’t afford Summary Industry figures reacted sharply after The Guardian reported a paperwork blunder by an unnamed UK operator that appears to show VIP customers being directed to offshore operators. At the SBC Player Protection Digital Day panel, experts labelled the mistake an “own goal” that could […]

Tsleil-Waututh Nation reaches deal to buy Vancouver’s Hastings Casino from Great Canadian Entertainment Summary The Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) has signed an agreement, dated 7 November, to acquire the casino operations and related real estate interests at Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse & Casino from Great Canadian Entertainment. The deal follows a non-binding understanding announced in June and […]

UKGC turns to data analytics to steer enforcement and consumer protection strategy Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), led by CEO Andrew Rhodes, is using enhanced data analytics and real-time monitoring to shape enforcement and consumer protection work. Investments funded from pandemic-era reserves have improved the Commission’s ability to spot risk patterns, track operator compliance […]

Japan Grapples with Surging Youth Gambling Addiction Summary Japanese authorities and experts warn of a rising epidemic of gambling addiction among minors, driven largely by easy access to offshore online casinos via smartphones. Official estimates suggest millions play at offshore sites, with around 180,000 aged 10–19. Cases include very young children gambling since elementary school […]

Illegal Betting Ads Represent the Majority of Ad Violations in India Summary The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) report for the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year (April–September) finds that illegal betting ads made up roughly 75% of all advertising violations investigated. The ASCI received 6,841 complaints and examined 6,117 ads — a […]