Industry
January 23, 2025
ROGA Launches RFP for New Responsible Gaming Certification Program
Responsible Online Gaming Association is making an important step in building a strong base to further enhance the gambling industry’s responsible gaming efforts. ROGA to Launch New Initiative Recently, the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) commenced an initiative to support operators’ continued commitment to responsible gaming standards. The Request for Proposal (RFP) process aims to […]
Industry
January 6, 2025
Finland Advances Gambling Legislation Review Amidst Social Impact Concerns
Finland is pushing ahead with its proposed gambling laws review, although questions persist about the potential for increased gambling harms under the new framework. Lainsäädännön arviointineuvosto, an independent Legislative Review Council charged with evaluating the nation’s legislative proposals, released its findings on 2 January. The body called for more detailed assessments of the new legislation’s […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Gordon Moody Opens Redditch Gambling Harm Treatment Center
Gordon Moody, an organization dedicated to helping people tackle gambling-related harm, has officially opened its new treatment center in Redditch, Worcestershire. The New Center Offers Hope to Harmed Individuals The so-called Gordon Moody House held its official opening ceremony on November 25, in line with the association’s previous announcement. The opening ceremony attracted many stakeholders […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Self-Exclusion Program Goes Live in South Australia, ACMA Bans Six Websites
South Australia’s government is launching its Take a Break self-exclusion program following a successful trial. Like other similar programs, Take a Break will encourage riskier users to limit their gambling and get their habits in check. South Australia to Expand Self-Exclusion Campaign The program’s trial saw 31 betting locations across the state put up posters […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
NJ to Donate $720K to Six Addiction Treatment Organizations
New Jersey has unveiled new grants that would help gambling addiction treatment organizations across the state. The state is ambitious to make help more readily available and effective as the iGaming sector grows. The Government Has Approved $720K in Grants The government has approved a total of $720,000 in grants. This money will be awarded […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
FanDuel Rolls Out “My Spend” to Boost Responsible Gaming Options
FanDuel Group has launched a new feature called “My Spend” to improve its range of responsible gaming tools. FanDuel Unveils Personalized Dashboard for Enhanced Budgeting and Gaming Insights Created to give users better insights into their gaming activities, the personal dashboard allows customers to track spending patterns and handle their budgets well. This new addition […]
Industry
December 9, 2024
US Virgin Islands Take Pivotal Step in Gambling Harm Prevention
The US Virgin Islands has made substantial strides toward addressing gambling-related harm after a new memorandum of understanding between the V.I. Casino Control Commission (VICCC) and the V.I. Health Department (VIDOH). An official ceremony at the VICCC office in Orange Grove, St. Croix, marked the beginning of a collaborative effort to tackle problem gambling in […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
WHO Proposes Gambling Ads Ban, Says Stricter Regulation is Needed
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of safer gambling measures, promoting stronger solutions instead. The organization highlighted the serious societal dangers gambling poses and urged jurisdictions to adopt a more resolute approach. Stricter Measures Are Needed, the WHO Says The WHO slammed the gambling industry’s safer gambling measures, saying that […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
Colombian Regulator Proposes New Safer Gambling Guidelines
Coljuegos, Colombia’s leading gaming regulator, has issued Resolution 22654 of 2024, marking a significant step toward promoting responsible gaming nationwide. The proposed legislation aims to enhance player protections further by requiring operators to adopt stricter measures to prevent risky behavior, educate gamblers, and support individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Operators Must Demonstrate Enhanced Accountability Under […]
Industry
November 26, 2024
GambleAware’s NGSN Report Highlights Increased Use of Treatment
GambleAware, the leading gambling harm prevention charity in the UK, has published its latest annual report for the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). The document highlighted an increase in people being treated for gambling harm, underscoring an increased visibility for the safer gambling services available to players. More People Were Treated, Data Shows As reported […]
