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CGCC Gaming Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC) Meeting: Jan 20, 2026

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The California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) has scheduled a meeting of the Gaming Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC) for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The committee is established under Business and Professions Code Section 19817 to provide advisory recommendations to the Commission on regulatory policy, with a specific focus on integrity and problem gambling.…

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French Gambling Regulator Fines Seven Firms

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  The French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has issued warnings and financial penalties against seven online sports betting operators for passing France’s mandatory player return rate (TRJ in French) ceiling. Investigating the operators’ activities in 2021, it found that they had breached rules that prohibit them from redistributing more than 85% of…

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Belgian Gambling Commission Issues Pre-World Cup Compliance Warning

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  The Belgian Gambling Commission has reminded operators of their duties ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup, which starts on November 20. A letter sent to operators reminds F2 retail betting licence holders to respect two sections of the Belgian Gaming Act – articles 5 and 6. The former requires that a sign be placed…

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UK Will Not Ban Video Games Loot Boxes Despite Problem Gambling Findings

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  Loot boxes in video games will not be banned in the UK, despite a government consultation finding evidence of a “consistent” association between the features and problem gambling. Loot boxes have attracted comparison with gambling because they allow players to spend money to unlock in-game rewards, such as special characters, weapons or outfits, without…

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Ukraine to Pass Bill Amending Gambling Taxes by November 10

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  Victoria Zakrevska, Deputy Chair of the All-Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) for Communications, has summed up the results of the international gambling summit held by SBC in Kyiv in October. The event demonstrated the high interest of foreign operators and investors in Ukraine. In total, the SBC Summit CIS focused on three topics: Taxation According…

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ASA Bans Ladbrokes Ad for Showing Socially Irresponsible Gambling Behaviour

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  The UK advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a TV ad of Ladbrokes for depicting socially irresponsible gambling behaviour. The ad, seen in April, began with a voiceover that stated: “I’m a nodder: up to the football, down to the app like a dog on a dashboard.” The next scene showed a…

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