Author: Anna Kamber

Could UK Universities Really Change Student Gambling Habits?

Could UK Universities Really Change Student Gambling Habits?

Posted by | May 13, 2026 | |

Britain’s universities are becoming an unexpected part of the country’s gambling debate as student betting rates continue to outpace the wider population. What started as a small university project in 2025 has since evolved into a broader discussion about whether campuses can realistically help reduce gambling-related harm among younger adults. Surveys throughout 2025 suggested around 48% of UK adults gambled at least once a month. Among university students, however, some studies placed participation closer to 60%. The difference matters because younger gamblers often behave differently from the wider market. While the National Lottery remains Britain’s most popular gambling product...

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Malta Wants New AI Rules For Online Gambling Platforms

Malta Wants New AI Rules For Online Gambling Platforms

Posted by | May 13, 2026 | |

Artificial intelligence is already deeply embedded inside online gambling platforms, from fraud detection and player monitoring to customer support and automated marketing. But now Malta’s gambling regulator wants clearer rules around how those systems are used before AI becomes even more central to the industry. The Malta Gaming Authority has opened a public consultation on a proposed AI Gaming Charter, a voluntary framework designed to guide gambling operators on the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence across gaming operations. Developed alongside the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, the charter is intended to complement the European Union’s AI Act rather...

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UKGC Targets Illegal Betting Growth with Dedicated Enforcement Role

UKGC Targets Illegal Betting Growth with Dedicated Enforcement Role

Posted by | May 13, 2026 | |

The UK’s gambling regulator is starting to treat illegal online betting less like a compliance issue and more like a long-term digital enforcement battle. In a newly published job listing, the Gambling Commission confirmed it is hiring a dedicated “Head of Illegal Markets,” a senior role focused almost entirely on combating the growth of offshore gambling operators targeting UK players. A New Senior Role Focused on Illegal Gambling Enforcement According to the regulator, the new hire will coordinate intelligence, enforcement, sports betting integrity, and legal teams while helping shape both tactical investigations and long-term strategy around illegal gambling activity....

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UK Financial Risk Checks Are Moving Closer, But the Real Story Is What They May Not Change

UK Financial Risk Checks Are Moving Closer, But the Real Story Is What They May Not Change

Posted by | Apr 20, 2026 | |

The debate around financial risk checks in UK gambling has often been driven by fear of friction, spending limits, and players being pushed toward unlicensed sites. The latest update from the UK Gambling Commission tells a more nuanced story. New data from the regulator’s 2025 Financial Risk Assessment (FRA) pilot suggests the framework may be far narrower, quieter, and less disruptive than many expected. Rather than introducing blanket affordability controls, the model being tested is aimed at identifying a small group of high-spending players showing signs of financial distress, while leaving the experience of the vast majority of customers...

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Norway Shifts Focus to Early Action on Gambling Harm

Norway Shifts Focus to Early Action on Gambling Harm

Posted by | Mar 29, 2026 | |

Efforts to reduce gambling harm in Norway are moving further upstream, with a new four-year plan built around early action rather than stricter rules. The strategy, covering 2026 to 2029, keeps existing gambling laws, age limits and betting caps in place while directing more attention toward prevention, education and access to support. Officials say the objective is to stop problems before they take hold, placing the protection of vulnerable groups ahead of commercial considerations. The plan frames gambling harm as part of a wider public health challenge, aligning it with broader policies on mental health and youth wellbeing. Improving...

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