Influencers and ambassadors play a crucial role in promoting bookmakers, they are the faces of brands, the voices of entertainment and one of the main bridges of connection between operators and the end consumer. And as in any market, they have the opportunity to leverage their marketing or throw it out the window. So how…
Betnacional, the sports betting and online gaming platform of Grupo NSX, launched its responsible gaming portal yesterday, November 6. The initiative aims to promote safe and mindful practices for Brazilian users. The new site explains how tools like deposit limits and self-assessment tests work, and it provides contacts for specialised support in dealing with gambling…
Betway has announced a new deal with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in South Africa that revolves around safer gambling.
Just in time for the country’s National Responsible Gambling Month, Betway – the title sponsor of the Betway Premiership since July – described the news as a great opportunity to double down on its efforts to teach players about responsible gambling.
Through the partnership, the operator and the PSL will increase their responsible gambling messaging throughout November and feature the ‘Bet Responsibly’ message throughout all marketing materials.
Laurence Michel, CEO of Betway, said: “As proud title sponsors of the Betway Premiership, we continue to act on our responsibility as a leading global sports betting brand, to educate our customers and the South African public about responsible gambling.
“Through our partnership with the PSL, Betway remains committed to its objective of encouraging responsible gambling across all its platforms.
“We therefore reiterate..
The latest report from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has highlighted data around young peoples’ gambling activity, with it detailing that 73% of survey respondents did not engage with any gambling activities.
According to the report, it underlines that gambling remains relatively niche among youth, however, family exposure was cited as a particular concern with young people who observed family members gambling being more likely to engage themselves, with engagement rising from 8% in 2023 to 13% in 2024.
The report is the fourth edition providing insights into “young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling”, as well as the “impact gambling can have on them”.
According to the report: “The study collected data from 3,869 pupils aged 11 to 17 years old across curriculum years 7 to 12 (S1 to S6 in Scotland), attending academies, maintained and independent schools in England, Scotland, and Wales using the Ipsos Young People Omnibus. Pupils completed an online self-report surv..
GamCare is highlighting how banks in the UK can protect their customers from experiencing harm from gambling.
The news follows a recent workshop that the gambling support charity ran with experts from across the financial services sector.
GamCare’s Gambling Related Financial Harm project, created in 2019, has been described as a cross-sector initiative to share knowledge, develop resources, and enable firms to support customers who are affected by gambling harms.
Raminta Diliso, Financial Harm Manager at GamCare, noted: “Last year, 72% of people who contacted the National Gambling Helpline disclosed financial difficulties. Banks are particularly well placed to detect harmful and unaffordable gambling through bank statements and transactional data, and provide more targeted support to their customers.
“We hope that more financial services firms will take a proactive approach and put the right steps in place to support customers who are experiencing financial difficulties related..
British banks and financial institutions can help fill ‘gaps in support’ related to the treatment and intervention of those exposed to gambling-related harms.
This recommendation has been put forward in a policy paper by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), which explores the “role of financial services in tackling gambling-related harms.”
Established in 2016 by Martin Lewis (CBE), the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, MMHPI seeks to provide new expertise on financial policy to improve public well-being.
As detailed, “The policy paper examines gambling harms in Britain and the role of current account providers in supporting the launch of a new programme of work.”
Banks have a unique visibility of threats
Of particular relevance to the treatment and intervention of gambling harms, banks and financial institutions have a ‘unique visibility’ into individuals’ spending habits, enabling them to identify potentially harmful gambling behaviours and intervene early to mi..
GamCare will stop providing its safer gambling service by the end of 2024 after failing to find an alternative home for the service. The resultant restructuring has meant a number of safer gambling professionals have left the organisation and are seeking employment elsewhere. In a statement released today, the organisation announced: “GamCare’s Board decided in…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its official statistics for “Young People and Gambling 2024.”
This release marks the fourth dataset providing insights into “young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling”, as well as the “impact gambling can have on them”. The latest datasets follow statistics for 2023, 2022, and 2020 (2021 was voided due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
For 2024, research was conducted by the “Young People and Gambling Survey,” carried out by Ipsos on behalf of the UKGC.
As cited: “The study collected data from 3,869 pupils aged 11 to 17 years old across curriculum years 7 to 12 (S1 to S6 in Scotland), attending academies, maintained and independent schools in England, Scotland, and Wales using the Ipsos Young People Omnibus. Pupils completed an online self-report survey in class; fieldwork took place between February and June 2024.”
Understanding Definitions
Audiences are made aware of the research definitions, which determine “active involveme..
Speaking to SBC News, Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director of OpenBet’s Neccton, and Sarah Hitchcock, Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Bede Canada at Bede Gaming, discuss the integration of Neccton’s AI-driven responsible gaming and anti-money laundering solutions into the latter’s platform.
They share insights on the value this collaboration brings to operators and how it addresses player protection challenges as the industry continues to evolve.
SBC News: What technologies and services can Neccton provide to operators through the Bede platform?
Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director of OpenBet’s Neccton
Dr Michael Auer: Neccton provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enables operators to adopt a proactive approach to player protection, responsible gambling, and AML efforts.
Our technology is powered by AI, which monitors player behaviour in real-time, identifying patterns that might indicate potential harm. This allows operators to intervene early, offering ..
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published its first Code Handbook, as it looks to give a more in depth guide on raising standards in the UK betting industry, A trio of codes have become part of License Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) for members. These measures have already been implemented across the sector. At the…