Svenska Spel Receives Record Proposals, Awards €500,000 for Gambling Harm Research With the growing focus on gambling harm prevention, Svenska Spel has committed a substantial amount to tackle this pressing issue. Svenska Spel’s independent research council, funded by the state-controlled gambling operator, has received a record number of research proposals aimed at preventing gambling-related harm. […]
Redefining Harm: The New Gambling Survey for Great Britain Capturing the Nuances of Gambling Impact in the UK—The Gambling Commission is set to launch a groundbreaking Gambling Survey for Great Britain, promising a transformative approach to measuring gambling-related harm. Spearheaded by Laura Balla, the Head of Research, this new methodology is designed not merely to […]
Advancing the Science of Gambling: Insights from GGL’s 20th Gambling Symposium Discover the cutting-edge of gambling regulation and research at Germany’s 20th Symposium on Gambling. Hosted by the University of Hohenheim and featuring prominent presentations by the German gambling authority, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), this landmark event cast a spotlight on the evolving landscape […]
A Revolutionary Step Towards Responsible Gambling in West Virginia In a landmark move to promote safer gambling practices, West Virginia legislators have introduced House Bill 5668, marking a significant shift towards a more responsible and data-driven approach to online gaming. Spearheaded by Speaker Roger Hanshaw and Delegate Shawn Fluharty, the bill aims to harness the […]
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has taken a significant leap forward in promoting responsible gaming by initiating six pivotal gambling research projects. These projects, funded by the Addiction Prevention Fund (VPF), are set to explore various facets of gambling addiction, ranging from prevention and treatment to product-specific interventions. This initiative, a part of […]
Significant Reduction in Minors’ Exposure to Gambling Ads: Insights from UK Gambling Commission The British Gambling Commission has released new research findings, indicating a notable decrease in the exposure of young people to gambling advertisements in the UK. The annual ‘Young People and Gambling’ survey, which for the first time included 17-year-olds alongside the 11 […]