The Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show is back and this time in the hot seat it’s Lou Rogacki, Deputy Director and Assistant Attorney General at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. In the podcast, Rogacki discusses his experience launching online gaming and sports betting in New Jersey, working alongside former director David Rebuck and…
Can operators rely on revenue from VIP players while running an effective player protection strategy? A trio of industry experts considered this question in a panel titled ‘Can operators focus on player protection and increase shareholder value’ – part of SBC Digital’s Player Protection online conference. “From my perspective, good player protection doesn’t mean that you can’t…
The European Casino Association (ECA) has established the ECA Strategic Supplier Partnership, a collaboration between the association and land-based casino suppliers.
Revealed during the ECA Casino Industry Forum in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, the ECA has stated that the goal of the partnership is to “enhance industry cooperation and facilitate dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders on matters of mutual interest”.
The companies that are part of the inaugural Strategic Supplier Partnership include Aristocrat, IGT, Light & Wonder and Novomatic.
“We are pleased to welcome Aristocrat Gaming, IGT, Light & Wonder and Novomatic as the founding members of the ECA’s Strategic Supplier Partnership,” commented Erwin van Lambaart, Chair of the ECA.
“This collaboration allows us to share diverse perspectives and work towards solutions that benefit the entire gaming community, while respecting the distinct roles of operators and suppliers.”
The ECA noted that the partnership will aim to “advanc..
Can operators rely on revenue from VIP players while running an effective player protection strategy?
A trio of industry experts considered this question in a panel titled ‘Can operators focus on player protection and increase shareholder value’ – part of SBC Digital’s Player Protection online conference.
“From my perspective, good player protection doesn’t mean that you can’t have high-value customers,” said Andy Danson, Partner at Bird & Bird.
“It does mean that for high-value customers you’ve got to be particularly careful as an operator to ensure that they are in control of their gambling and that they can afford their losses, so there is more work to be done on the operator side.”
Floris Assies, Founder of Better World Casinos, argued that VIP players with greater disposable income are more likely to be gambling for “the right reasons”.
He said: “Some people gamble for entertainment and that’s perfect. It’s very likely that the people who have more disposable income gamble mo..
Games Global spoke with SBC News about its recent partnership with Better Change and other igaming organisations to support safer gambling in the workplace. The latest initiative provides tools and training to prevent gambling harm and support well-being in the igaming industry.
Ty Smith, Head of Environmental, Social & Governance at Games Global, and Rob Mabbett, Engagement Director at Better Change, elaborate on a range of issues; touching on how the alliance was formed to how these ongoing efforts help to heighten the effectiveness of work in harm prevention.
SBC News: How did the collaboration between Better Change and Games Global emerge, and what was the identified need?
Rob Mabbett: The collaboration began earlier this year when Ty Smith, Head of Environmental, Social & Governance at Games Global, approached Better Change to explore projects that could be supported by voluntary contributions aimed at Research, Education, and Treatment for gambling harm.
Better Change, togethe..
The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina has announced the principal stakeholders/committees in establishing a federal framework to “reduce gambling harms and eliminating pathological behaviours.”
On Wednesday, 13 November, a new “working project” will commence to establish federal protections, standards, and rights to combat gambling harms.
The project will involve input from five Argentine civic committees on “Addiction Prevention and Drug Trafficking Control, Social Action and Public Health, Communications and Information Technology, Criminal Legislation, and Families, Children, and Youth.”
These five committees are tasked with agreeing on the policies for a federal bill to be urgently voted on by the House of Representatives, aiming to supersede state laws on gambling.
Federal intervention is necessary as, in May, the executive government of Buenos Aires (BA) updated its Code of Contraventions to introduce tougher penalties on gambling operators, intended to restrict gambling to in..
PlayItForward is committed to creating partnerships with charities who support those affected by gambling harms, making sure that service users’ needs are prioritised.
However, this is not possible without concrete data to inform action. With support from PlayItForward, Betknowmore UK has engaged in exciting research projects to inform the development of its services.
In conversation with SBC News, Dr Liz Riley, Betknowmore UK’s Head of Research & Evaluation, and Kate Moughtin, Senior CSR & Marketing Manager of PlayItForward, dissect a range of key issues.
The pair elaborate on initiatives undertaken thus far, emphasising how these informed and enhanced Betknowmore UK’s services, and look into the overall impacts that the charity’s research projects have had in relation to an evidence-based approach.
SBC News: Who is Betknowmore UK and what services does it provide?
Dr Liz Riley, Betknowmore UK’s Head of Research & Evaluation
Dr Liz Riley: Betknowmore UK is a charity that suppor..
The SBC Digital – Player Protection online conference, presented in partnership with Vixio Regulatory Intelligence takes place this Wednesday, November 13, and sees a lineup of experts tackle the key topics surrounding the player protection space.
Taking place before Safer Gambling Week 2024, SBC Digital – Player Protection kicks off at 9AM GMT with a special presentation from lead sponsors Vixio Regulatory Intelligence. Vixio View: Global Player Protection Policy Trends will feature Vixio’s Chief Analyst and VP Americas, James Kilsby, discussing key regulatory trends on responsible gambling in Europe, North America, Brazil and beyond, and focusing on affordability, monitoring and intervention.
This will be immediately followed by a fascinating discussion on whether operator focus on player protection can increase shareholder value, and features Evoke’s Head of Player Safety, Yardena Almagor, she’s joined by leading industry consultant Peter Marcus, Founder & CEO of Better World Cas..
A lineup of experts will discuss the key topics surrounding the player protection space in the SBC Digital – Player Protection online conference, presented in partnership with Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, this Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Taking place before Safer Gambling Week 2024, SBC Digital – Player Protection will kick off with a special presentation from lead sponsors Vixio Regulatory Intelligence. Vixio View: Global Player Protection Policy Trends will feature Vixio’s Chief Analyst and VP Americas, James Kilsby, discussing key regulatory trends on responsible gambling in Europe, North America, Brazil and beyond, and focusing on affordability, monitoring and intervention.
This will be followed by a fascinating discussion on whether operator focus on player protection can increase shareholder value. Evoke’s Head of Player Safety, Yardena Almagor, will be joined by leading industry consultant Peter Marcus, founder & CEO of Better World Casinos, Floris Assies, and gambling lawyer Andy ..
GambleAware is calling for several policy changes to gambling marketing in Great Britain to help protect individuals from gambling harm.
Changes that the gambling support charity would like to see implemented include a pre-watershed ban on broadcast adverts, restrictions on gambling content and marketing online, a blanket ban across sports and mandatory health warnings.
Drivers of Gambling Marketing Restrictions
The call for gambling marketing change comes in response to a new report from the University of Bristol and Ipsos titled ‘Drivers of Gambling Marketing Restrictions – An International Comparison’.
Commissioned by GambleAware, the study aimed to explore “the social and political levers that led to increased regulation of gambling marketing in countries with comparable policy and cultural background” and the implications of this for Great Britain.
The study looked at regulations in Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Australia since all of these countries,..