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Author: Stephen Crystal

Stephen Crystal is the Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, a global advisory firm serving the gaming, sports betting, and emerging technology industries. With more than 30 years of experience spanning casino operations, regulatory affairs, and strategic consulting, Crystal has guided hundreds of companies through market entry, licensing, and growth across six continents. He writes on regulatory developments, industry consolidation, and the forces reshaping global gaming markets.

Betfred Pays £900,000 Settlement Over Social Responsibility Failures

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Betfred’s online operations agree to a £900,000 Gambling Commission settlement after shortfalls in identifying gambling harm indicators.

North Carolina Sportsbook Tax Rise Allows Gambling Loss Deductions

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North Carolina proposes allowing gambling loss deductions while hiking sportsbook taxes to 23 percent, directing revenue to universities and aligning with…

UK MP Election Betting Breach Tests Regulated Markets Integrity

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Former MP Craig Williams admitted using insider knowledge to bet on the UK election, exposing vulnerabilities in regulated betting markets and raising…

Brazil SPA Bans Social Gambling Features Under Consumer Protection Rules

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Brazil’s SPA has blocked social features on licensed platforms, tightening consumer safeguards ahead of the 2027 Bets Law overhaul.

MLB Players Association Seeks Ban on Prop Bets Tied to Individual Performance

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The MLB Players Association is pushing to eliminate prop bets on individual player performance in the next CBA to reduce harassment and protect league…

GRAI Licensing Transition Reshapes Irish Betting Operators and EU Market

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From 1 July, GRAI licensing replaces Revenue oversight, forcing Irish betting operators to secure B2C Betting Licences and meet new compliance standards…

Nevada Gaming Commission Grants Three-Year License to Parag Vora

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Nevada regulators have awarded a three-year license to activist shareholder Parag Vora of HG Vora Capital Management, clearing a path for licensed…

Fanatics Enters UAE Market via Joint Venture With Momentum Group

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Fanatics enters the UAE market through a joint venture with Momentum Group, marking its first formal step into Middle East sports betting with local…

Italian Gambling Regulator Clarifies Bonus Communication Rules Under Dignity Decree

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Italy’s ADM clarifies bonus rules under the Dignity Decree, helping operators stay compliant while protecting players from prohibited promotional…

iGaming Fraud Volumes Surge 4.5x as AI Tools Drive Sophisticated Attacks

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Suspicious transaction volumes in iGaming have jumped 4.5 times amid AI-powered attacks, forcing operators to rethink verification and compliance…

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