A More in Common report on UK public attitudes to gambling says 65% of respondents favour stricter industry regulation. The research, funded by the Coalition to End Gambling Ads, also reports concern about advertising exposure and gambling-related harm.
The findings may inform debate over UK gambling advertising controls and other regulatory measures.
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A Palver survey in Brazil found that 65% of respondents supported fixed-odds betting, while 1% said the ban could change their presidential vote. Conducted online from 24 to 27 September, the survey also found that 52% said the measure would not affect their vote; some responses preceded the government’s announcement on 25 September.
A survey of 5,015 Brazilian adults conducted from 17 to 22 September found that 75% supported banning online betting, according to the survey results. The poll also found 79% favoured limits on betting advertising and 84% supported higher taxes; the government is considering three possible regulatory measures, including a full ban.
A survey found that one-third of Finns favour payment blocking against illegal gambling. It also found varying awareness of reforms that will end Veikkaus’ online monopoly.
Reportedly, Quebec's Liberals and Parti Québécois support regulating private online gambling. The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition welcomed their position.
Quebec voters go to the polls on October 5, and the Quebec Liberal Party and the Parti Québécois have both indicated they would regulate private online gambling platforms should they take office. The Quebec Online Gaming Coalition welcomed that position. As things stand, Loto-Québec is the only operator authorised to offer legal online gambling in the province, doing so via Espacejeux and its Mise-o-jeu sports betting product.
Pennsylvania Representative Russ Diamond is seeking backing for a skill games regulatory framework with a 20% tax. Lawmakers face a 13 October safe-harbour deadline following a state Supreme Court ruling concerning the machines.