Author: Anna Kamber

Gambling Commission Questions Meta’s Enforcement of Gambling Ad Rules

Gambling Commission Questions Meta’s Enforcement of Gambling Ad Rules

Posted by | Jan 20, 2026 | |

Online gambling regulation in the United Kingdom is increasingly colliding with the realities of social media advertising. What was once viewed as a fringe issue has now moved firmly into the regulatory spotlight, as the Gambling Commission raises serious concerns about how illegal online casinos can promote themselves openly on mainstream platforms used by millions of British consumers every day. At the centre of the latest dispute is Meta, which regulators believe has failed to adequately prevent unlicensed gambling operators from advertising to UK users. In addition to obscure content or hidden links, adverts are apparently also appearing prominently...

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Illegal Sports Streaming Exposed as Major Driver of Unregulated Gambling

Illegal Sports Streaming Exposed as Major Driver of Unregulated Gambling

Posted by | Jan 18, 2026 | |

Illegal sports streaming has long been treated as a nuisance problem, an issue of piracy rather than public harm. A new report suggests that that approach is critically outdated. According to fresh research from the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), illegal sports streams have become one of the main gateways into unregulated gambling, quietly steering viewers toward offshore betting sites that operate outside consumer protections. The Intersection The report, titled Illegal Streaming of Sports Events and Illegal Gambling and compiled using data from Yield Sec, argues that illegal streaming and black-market gambling now operate as a single ecosystem. In...

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Exclaim Recovery Debuts a Game-Changing Live AI Tool for Responsible Gambling

Exclaim Recovery Debuts a Game-Changing Live AI Tool for Responsible Gambling

Posted by | Jan 11, 2026 | |

Exclaim Recovery has officially launched Hope, the world’s first live AI Responsible Gambling Assistant. The platform is now open to users after completing independent stress testing by GLI and Bulletproof. Its launch could not come at a better time as the gambling industry continues to face increasing regulatory scrutiny and rising expectations around player protection. Hope marks a new approach to responsible gambling, moving away from static tools and generic messaging toward continuous, personalised support that adapts to each user’s behaviour and needs. The platform is available 24/7, providing immediate guidance for users looking to moderate, regain control, or...

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Can the UK Gambling Market Balance Growth, Player Protection, and Ads in 2026?

Can the UK Gambling Market Balance Growth, Player Protection, and Ads in 2026?

Posted by | Jan 10, 2026 | |

Public and political scrutiny of gambling in the United Kingdom is intensifying, with advertising now at the centre of debates around regulation, social harm, and consumer protection. While gambling itself remains legal and widely used, growing unease over the scale and visibility of promotion is reshaping how the sector is perceived by policymakers and the public. A poll by the think tank More in Common for the report Ending a Losing Streak highlights much of this. Around two-thirds of Britons support tighter restrictions on gambling advertising and sponsorship, while more than a quarter favour a complete ban on operators...

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Europe Pursuing Continent-Wide Standard for Gambling Harm Prevention

Europe Pursuing Continent-Wide Standard for Gambling Harm Prevention

Posted by | Dec 8, 2025 | |

The European online gambling market is undergoing a significant transformation. Regulators and industry bodies are increasingly collaborating across borders to create a safer, more transparent ecosystem. This comes as operators continue to market into multiple jurisdictions, sometimes without proper licensing, which has raised concerns for players and authorities alike. Coinciding with this, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has recently celebrated a milestone. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has approved a draft standard to identify and prevent risky gambling behaviors. This marks the first time countries across Europe are moving toward a unified approach to player protection....

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