Gambling News - 'Responsible gambling'
Sports
April 20, 2026
Ohio Commits $1M to Support Gambling Treatment Efforts
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has awarded an $1 million contract to the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio to help bolster the state’s efforts in mitigating the impact of gambling-related harm. This is an important step forward, boosting the state’s services available to people who may be struggling with their gambling […]
Industry
April 16, 2026
iGaming Ontario Showcases Centralized Self-Exclusion System BetGuard
Ontario’s online casino market has quickly become one of the top markets globally. However, the rapid growth of gaming also necessitates stronger player protection measures. As a result, iGaming Ontario just unveiled its new centralized self-exclusion system. BetGuard Will Shield Players from Harm The reveal happened at the recent Responsible Gambling Council’s RGC Discovery conference […]
Industry
April 7, 2026
Ontario Unveils New Safer Gaming Campaign Aimed at Young Men
Ontario’s government and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) have teamed up for a new safer gaming campaign, seeking to raise awareness of the increased risk of problem gambling that younger men face. According to the announcement, the campaign will focus on male players in the 19-24 age range, since they are considered to be an […]
Industry
March 18, 2026
PGCB Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign in Time for March Madness and PGAM
As March Madness looms, sportsbooks are preparing for a drastic spike in activity. At the same time, regulators and safer gambling organizations are warning players about the dangers of excessive gaming. As one of the most populated states in the US, Pennsylvania has launched its own responsible gambling campaign to remind players, especially younger ones, […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
MGM Resorts and BetMGM Unveil $1M+ RG Commitment Ahead of PGAM
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have announced a $1 million expanded commitment to responsible gambling ahead of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). With the US preparing to double down on promoting safer gaming in March, MGM and the BetMGM brand reiterated their duty to safeguard their players from harm. The Operators to Assist and Empower […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
ICRG Heads to ICE Barcelona 2026, Set to Champion RG
The International Center for Responsible Gaming will be attending the upcoming ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibition and will participate in the Innovations Challenge due to take place on January 20 at 10:15 CET, CDC Gaming originally reported. Confirming the news on Thursday, ICRG has been shortlisted and selected as a finalist from more than 50 submissions, […]
Industry
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets Are Missing Key Anti-Addiction Tools
DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel have all launched prediction market offerings. However, they have brought only some of the anti-addiction tools from their mobile sportsbooks, raising concerns that the companies aren’t doing enough to help prevent users from developing harmful gambling habits. Users Are Often Missing Critical Anti-Addiction Tools, Such As Hotlines Right now, users can set […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
Better Gambling Forum Unveils Scientific Oversight Committee
The Better Gambling Forum (BGF), a Brain Capital Alliance-led platform for coordinated, evidence-based global responses against gambling-caused mental health problems, announced the creation of its Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC). The SOC Will Field a Team of Industry Experts According to the announcement, the SOC is composed of experts in a variety of fields, including public […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UK Announces £30M Fund to Strengthen Gambling Harm Prevention Efforts
The UK government has taken a decisive step toward addressing gambling harm, announcing a new GBP 30 million ($39.71 million) fund for voluntary and community groups. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Health and Social Care, marks the first phase of a two-year program that aims to bridge the gap between the existing funding […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
LiveScore Bet Onboards Dimitar Berbatov for Safer Gaming Campaign
LiveScore Bet has unveiled a new safer gambling campaign in partnership with its European brand ambassador Dimitar Berbatov. The initiative is dubbed Play With Control and highlights the importance of knowing your personal limits. The Game Starts Before the Game The new campaign comes just in time for Safer Gambling Week, an annual initiative seeking […]