Compliance Updates
New Jersey State Athletic Control Board Adopts Sports Betting Policy
The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) announced that it has recently adopted an updated sports betting policy for all licensees, officials, and employees.
Effective immediately, the policy prohibits unethical betting practices and reinforces the commitment to maintaining fairness and public trust in combative sports, including boxing, wrestling, extreme wrestling, kick boxing, and combative sports exhibitions, events, performances, and contests.
“With this action, we are safeguarding the integrity of combative sports events. By implementing these standards, we are sending a clear message that unethical behavior will not be tolerated in New Jersey’s combative sports industry,” said SACB Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr.
The policy applies to board officials, such as inspectors, timekeepers, judges, referees, and physicians; board members, including the chairman; and board employees, such as the commissioner and deputy commissioner. Promoters, participants, and their agents are also encouraged to adopt integrity policies in line with these standards.
Key policy provisions include those related to betting restrictions, prohibited conduct, training, and enforcement, among others:
• Officials, members, and employees are prohibited from betting on any combative sports event, both within New Jersey and globally. Legal betting on non-combative sports is allowed, provided it complies with local laws. Board employees must register with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) before placing such bets in New Jersey.
• All forms of illegal betting, including through unauthorized platforms, are strictly prohibited.
• Prohibited conduct includes match fixing and acting on or spreading insider information.
• Board personnel are prohibited from working for sportsbooks or their affiliates.
• Promoters and participants, along with their agents and managers, must refrain from betting on combative sports events held in New Jersey or engaging in any actions that compromise the integrity of performances.
• All stakeholders, including board officials, members, employees, promotors, participants, agents, managers and seconds, are obligated to report any violations of this policy to the SACB Commissioner immediately.
• Board personnel are required to undergo training and acknowledge this policy.
• Violations may result in disciplinary actions, including fines, license suspensions, or revocation.
Zitro Digital has announced its entry into the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming market. With deep roots in Brazil, Zitro Digital is to bring its portfolio of in-house content to local players, marking a new chapter in the company’s long-standing connection with the country.
Brazilian players can now enjoy a selection of Zitro Digital’s slots, including the popular series Fu Frog, as the company introduces its offerings to operators within the country. The move comes as part of Brazil’s ongoing efforts to create a regulated and secure online gaming environment for players, offering a responsible platform for gaming activities.
“Brazil is one of the most promising regulated markets in the world, and we are proud to be part of this exciting development. The potential here is immense, and we are committed to offering a diverse range of high-quality, localized content to meet the tastes and preferences of Brazilian online players. Our focus is on adapting our games to the local context, ensuring we respect cultural preferences while contributing to the responsible growth of the sector. This launch marks a significant step in our Latin American expansion and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, engaging experiences to players in regulated global markets,” Jose Javier Martí, COO of Zitro Digital, said.
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced changes aimed at increasing consumer control over deposit limits and greater transparency of customer funds protection by operators.
A further change to the Commission’s Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) will also pave the way for implementation of Government’s upcoming statutory levy.
The changes follow a consultation and are consistent with the 2023 White Paper High stakes: gambling reform for the digital age.
New rules will give consumers more effective ways to manage their gambling by making it easier to set and maintain deposit limits on their online accounts, in ways that work best for them.
From 31 October 2025 all gambling businesses must prompt their customers to set a financial limit before they make their first deposit and make it easy to review and alter this limit at any point after.
These rules will take good practice already offered by some operators and expand that so customers can expect the same standards across the industry.
Gambling businesses will also be required to remind consumers every six months to review their account and transaction information – this will help consumers consider if they want to change existing, or set new, deposit limits.
Operators who hold customer funds must set out in the terms and conditions whether these are protected in the event of insolvency, the level of such protection and the method by which this is achieved. They must also make this information available at the point at which a customer first deposits money.
The Commission’s LCCP currently requires operators to make annual financial contributions to a list of research, prevention and treatment organisations. This requirement will be removed close to the introduction of the government’s statutory levy (opens in new tab) (expected to come into force on 6 April 2025) as it will become obsolete.
“These changes illustrate our commitment to ensuring gambling is fair and open by improving consumer empowerment and choice. These changes will help consumers decide on deposit limits, enable them to keep track of their spending and ensure they are fully aware of what happens to their funds should an operator become insolvent. We will now continue our work to deliver our remaining White Paper commitments, including our programme of evaluation,” Tim Miller, Commission Executive Director for research and policy, said.
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Delasport, a global leader in sportsbook and iGaming solutions, launched its first official partnership in Brazil. With this key step, Delasport is expanding its global presence and advancing the Brazilian sports betting landscape with its highly innovative technology and comprehensive player engagement tools.
Following the recent regulatory advancements in Brazil’s gaming sector, Delasport has successfully obtained the necessary certifications to operate in the country. The company’s entry into this high-potential market aligns with its global strategy to provide world-class betting experiences in regulated markets worldwide.
“Brazil represents a key milestone in our global expansion strategy, and we are happy to launch with the first partner and another one on the way, this time with our full solution,” said Unai Concha, Senior Business Director at Delasport. “We are thrilled to bring our premium sportsbook and iGaming solutions to Brazilian operators, empowering them with the best technology available in the industry today.”
Delasport’s offerings in Brazil include:
- A fully managed localized sportsbook platform that is full of innovative features tuned to elevate players’ betting experience
- AI-driven personalization and engagement tools to optimize player retention
- Advanced risk management and fraud prevention solutions
Brazil’s regulated sports betting market is expected to experience rapid growth, and Delasport is committed to ensuring a seamless and responsible betting experience for operators and players alike. By leveraging its expertise and innovative solutions, the award-winning B2B supplier aims to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of online gaming in Brazil.
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