SBC Summit 2026 Adds Global Payment Compliance Track
SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon will feature a dedicated Global Payment Compliance track on 30 September, covering AML, fraud prevention, and regulatory change across 40,000-attendee event.
Vanuatu Consulate in Guangzhou Used as Gambling Venue
Vanuatu's Guangzhou consulate was allegedly used as a gambling venue for four months in 2025, sparking a diplomatic row and opposition demands for an Ombudsman investigation.
UKGC: Sloppy ID Checks Broke FRA Pilot Scheme
The UKGC revealed poor operator ID verification wrecked its FRA pilot, with initials, nicknames and wrong addresses causing matching failures that undermined the frictionless check promise.
Elite Competitions Hires Bet365 Pro as UK Prize Draw VAT Hits 20%
Elite Competitions hired a Bet365 compliance veteran as HMRC imposed 20% VAT on UK prize draws, threatening 25-30% margin cuts across the £1.3B sector.
Kenya Court Partially Lifts Gambling Licensing Freeze
Kenya's High Court partially lifted a stay order on gambling licensing regulations, allowing the GRA to resume oversight while keeping fee hikes suspended until October 2.
