Striving for a safer gambling world? UNLV and Playtech are on it, using cutting-edge AI and machine learning to promote responsible gaming and foster a more sustainable gambling environment. Their groundbreaking partnership aims to revolutionize player protection, setting new standards for the global gambling industry. UNLV and Playtech Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Promote Responsible Gambling […]
Are gambling venues in New South Wales compliant with the latest responsible gaming regulations? The NSW Liquor & Gaming Regulator has launched a major compliance crackdown, visiting over 528 venues to enforce new rules aimed at reducing gambling harm. Eager to know how these measures could reshape the gambling landscape in NSW? Read on to […]
Is Latvia on the verge of a gambling industry overhaul? The Latvian government has proposed amendments to its Gambling and Lotteries Act, aiming to increase the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. This move signals a stricter stance on responsible gambling and youth protection. If these amendments pass, they could dramatically reshape Latvia’s gambling […]
BAGO Pushes for Belgium to Raise National Lottery Age Despite Decline in Youth Gambling The Belgium Association of Gambling Operators (BAGO) is calling for the minimum age for National Lottery participation to be raised to 21, even though a recent study shows a slight decline in youth gambling participation. The 2023 study by the Flemish […]
State Responsible Gambling Regulations Fall Short: NCPG Report Urges Action As the US sports betting industry continues its meteoric rise, concerns over problem gambling have become increasingly pressing. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has issued a new report highlighting the significant gaps in state responsible gambling frameworks, raising alarms about inadequate consumer protection […]
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. […]
AGA Defends US Sportsbooks Amid Claims of Responsible Gaming Ad Violations Amid rising scrutiny over responsible gaming practices, a recent study accused leading US sportsbooks of failing to meet advertising standards. The American Gaming Association (AGA), however, is pushing back hard, defending its members and calling the claims an “irresponsible misinterpretation.” As the debate heats […]
Swedish Regulator Gains Powers to Enforce Action Plans on Excessive Gambling Safeguards Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has been granted new powers by the Swedish government to intervene directly in cases of excessive online gambling. This strategic move aims to strengthen the country’s regulatory framework, ensuring that gambling operators uphold their duty of care to customers. […]
Svenska Spel Reports 93% of Q2 Revenue from Low-Risk Gambling as Industry Pushes for Greater Responsibility Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, has achieved a remarkable milestone in responsible gaming, reporting that 93.2% of its Q2 2024 revenue came from ‘healthy’ or low-risk customers. This figure, up from 92.2% in the previous quarter, underscores the […]
Allied Irish Bank Introduces Voluntary Gambling Block as Ireland’s Gambling Reforms Stall Allied Irish Bank (AIB), Ireland’s largest retail bank, is taking a proactive approach to support its customers amid ongoing delays in national gambling reforms. AIB has launched a voluntary gambling block feature on its debit and credit cards, providing an extra layer of […]