The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has launched a new campaign called Know Your Play aimed at educating college-aged students about key responsible gaming concepts, including randomness, impulsiveness, and limit setting, while addressing myths like the illusion of control in sports betting. The Know Your Play campaign is being conducted in partnership with EPIC Global…
During the International Responsible Gaming Week, the Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) announced that it is preparing, together with Loterias do Estado do Paraná (Lottopar) of Brazil, the largest responsible gaming event in Latin America. At a technical meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, the city known worldwide for hosting one of the seven natural wonders…
In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka is joined by Sarah Ramanauskas, Co-Founder and CEO of the The Game Safety Institute and a partner at Gambling Integrity, to discuss her life and career, from Dickens and M experiences at Betfair and William Hill and the evolution of online gambling.
The good, the bad and the ugly of the media outcry over US research paper A San Diego university research paper, which concluded that Google searches for ‘gambling’ and terms such as ‘addiction’ and ‘helpline’ have increased 23% since PASPA, has been garnering a lot of attention Stateside. The study also noted an increase in…
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Viktor Kayed, Senior Journalist for SBC News, is joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Content Director, and Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for Slotbeats, to delve into the latest news from across the gaming industry. The trio begin in the Netherlands where the government will embark on a…
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando and Ricardo Assis, Editors of SBC Noticias and SBC Noticias Brasil respectively, to discuss the significance of International Responsible Gambling Day. The trio discusses the various initiatives and challenges of implementing responsible gambling in Latin America and delve into…
A new study by University of California San Diego researchers reveals an increase in internet searches for ‘gambling addiction’ and terms such as ‘helpline’ since the repeal of PASPA by the US Supreme Court in 2018. The study counted Google searches per 10 million queries that mentioned ‘gambling’ and ‘addiction’, ‘addict’, ‘anonymous’, or ‘hotline’ (for…
UK banks Barclays, First Direct, HSBC UK, Monzo, Starling and Virgin Money join Nationwide in committing to the Money & Mental Health Policy Institute’s Gambling Harms Action Lab. The Lab is an 18-month project that aims to explore new ways for financial institutions to protect their customers from gambling-related harm. “Banks and other financial firms…
A major update to the regulatory framework for Thailand’s casino bill could see the exclusion of the vast majority of Thai nationals from integrated resorts.
Reported by the Bangkok Post, the changes have come as a significant surprise and will have a major impact on the landscape of Thailand’s gambling sector.
One of the key developments is the entry fee that is set to be applied to Thai citizens, charging them US$150 for access to the integrated resorts.
Furthermore, Thai residents would also have to have at least US$1.5m in fixed deposits in order to play at Thailand’s casino venues.
It’ll inevitably lead to venues becoming tourist destinations rather than venues for Thai citizens.
The landmark shift in the bill comes off the back of a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who took the surprising step to intervene and enquire about the bill being put forward in Thailand.
Shinawatra revealed that Jinping issued stark..
The Ministry of Finance in Rwanda has moved to significantly raise taxes on the country’s gambling sector.
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa revealed during a press conference that GGR tax would be elevated from 13% to 40%.
Furthermore, adding the woes of regulated operators in the country, withholding tax on winnings will grow from 15% to 25%.
A statement from the country’s Minister of Finance and Economic planning said: “As we continue to build a robust economy and transform the livelihoods of all citizens, the reform of the gambling tax regime is a pivotal part of our medium-term strategy.
“These measures not only strengthen our resilience, but also promote self reliance, allowing us to meet our development goals effectively.
“In these challenging times, we recognise the importance of collaboration with our taxpayers. Our commitment to a prosperous future for all Rwandans remains steadfast, and we will work diligently to ensure that these reforms bene..