In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Ted Menmuir and Jack Symons, Co-Founder of Gamban, discuss the evolution and mission of Gamban, a gambling block solution designed to help individuals manage their gambling urges. They explore the challenges of self-exclusion, the importance of partnerships with regulators, and the need for a layered approach…
Delaware North is working to provide responsible gaming resources through a new partnership.
The entertainment and entertainment company has agreed to a strategic partnership with Birches Health, a provider of RG resources and specialized problem gambling therapy. As part of the deal, Delaware North will leverage its online gaming products to provide Birches Health’s resources and referral system to consumers. The gaming products that will offer Birches Health’s resources include Betly Sportsbook and Betly Casino & Sportsbook.
The resources will be available in Tennessee, Arkansas, Ohio and West Virginia.
“Delaware North is committed to promoting and encouraging responsible gaming and offering users informational resources to support and identify problem gambling, as well as promoting intelligent tools that allow players to set deposit, loss, session time and money-spent limits,” said Delaware North Chief Interactive Gaming Officer Lee Terfloth. “These new resources from Birches Hea..
The Game Safety Institute (GSI) is kickstarting a new research project this year aimed at developing a framework for prioritising product risk research. The overarching aim of the research is to develop a research roadmap for addressing product related risk and is titled ‘Safer by Design – Developing an evidence roadmap to understand the role…
Safer Gambling Week has signalled an escalation in the industry’s player protection efforts, writes Player Protection Hub Editor Steve Hoare, as Google, regulators and even the anti-gambling lobby are challenged to raise their game in the fight for increased player protection As the gambling industry throngs to Safer Gambling Week’s stages and webinars, there has…
The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina will debate a federal measure on Wednesday, 27 November, to ban all gambling advertising and sponsorships.
The debate has been fast-tracked after “five opposition blocs in Congress” united to support a proposal that prohibits “any form of advertising or sponsorship promoting gaming and betting companies”.
Civic Committees, responsible for creating a federal framework to reduce gambling-related harm and address pathological behaviours, back the measure.
Thee committees of Addiction Prevention, Social Action, Communications, Criminal Legislation, and Families and Youth, are working together to finalise policies for a new federal bill on gambling protections. The bill aims to establish a federal law to overrides existing state regulations on gambling.
The strengthening of underage protections is the central focus of the Civic Committees’ working project on federal gambling regulations.
This summer, Jorge Macri, Chief Governor of Buenos Aires, bann..
eCOGRA has received regulatory approval to expand its services across several markets in the US and Latin America.
The igaming testing, inspection and certification services provider is now approved to provide its services in the US states of Arizona and Indiana, as well as the country of Panama.
In each region, eCOGRA can now conduct independent compliance audits and certification services for igaming companies.
“Our recent approvals in Indiana, Arizona, and Panama underline our dedication to continually expand our offering, to support our growing portfolio of clients with their global growth plans,” commented Will Shuckburgh, Group CEO of eCOGRA.
“We are committed to ensuring that we bring the same quality, speed and service that marks us out to both our clients and regulators in these dynamic markets.”
In Panama, eCOGRA has been recognised as an Authorised Entity for Compliance Certification by the country’s Board of Gaming Control, specifically for slot machines and gaming s..
Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director at OpenBet’s Neccton
While significant strides have been made, Dr Michael Auer, Managing Director at OpenBet’s Neccton, suggests there is a need for a uniform and proactive approach to player protection.
A call for standardisation
The UK is largely viewed as a leader in responsible gaming best practices, but there is still no uniform approach among operators. When identifying problematic patterns of play, methods can vary significantly depending on the size and preferences of individual companies, leaving room for players to slip through the gaps.
Some operators will opt to use third-party responsible gaming tools, while others choose to police themselves and apply their own algorithms. Standardisation would be beneficial in ensuring scoring systems and thresholds are at a universal level, to avoid discrepancies in how risk is identified.
Spain is an example of how specific laws around player protection are effective. A risk score, based on the ..
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a worrying statistic that further shows why the recent under-21 gambling ban adopted by Belgium was a well-timed step.
After Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives backed a decree endorsed by Minister Stefaan Van Hecke to overhaul the Belgian Gambling Act 1999, the country’s gambling authority – Kansspelcommissie, introduced new player protection measures by raising the minimum gambling age to 21.
The updated texts also significantly limited the ability of licensed operators to advertise to consumers, which BAGO cautioned that if the government subsequently looked to pursue a total ban on advertising, it could lead to consumer confusion about the legal options on the market.
However, the age limit on play seems to be completely in line with the trade body’s long-term vision for the sector. A new study commissioned by BAGO has revealed that over half of men aged between 18 and 21 had participated in illegal gambling pri..
EveryMatrix has partnered with BetBlocker and the Responsible Gaming Foundation (RGF) as part of a collaborative project to support safer gambling in Malta.
Launched as part of European Safer Gambling Week 2024, the project will see a Maltese version of BetBlocker’s blocking software created, supporting players in Malta looking to manage their gambling access. The partnership will also help raise awareness of the service.
“We’re delighted to be able to support BetBlocker and the RGF with this important initiative in Malta, particularly in time for Safer Gambling Week,” commented Jake Cachia, Head of Compliance at EveryMatrix.
“EveryMatrix is proud of its commitment to safer gambling and player protection while producing market-leading gaming solutions, and partnerships such as underlining how crucial it is to keep making a difference.”
A UK-registered charity, BetBlocker blocks a device from accessing over 85,000 gambling websites and 1,500 gambling apps. A free-to-use app, the ser..
A group of acting students from Walsall saw themselves on the silver screen as part of a project to raise awareness of gambling harms among young people.
GamCare and Ygam ran a competition for the younger generation to submit ideas for an awareness-raising film – which it has said will be freely available to schools and professionals.
The winning film, called The Gamble of Youth, was first shown last week at a private screening at a Birmingham cinema. It demonstrated the risks and potential harms of gambling in a way which also encouraged young people to speak out about their issues and seek help from professionals.
Nicole Barklam, Events Manager at GamCare, stated: “It’s inspiring to see young people take such an active interest in the harms that gambling can cause, and to be able to raise further awareness of the support options available, should anyone need it.
“We’re so pleased to see the level of effort that Thespian Arts have gone to in order to bring this important productio..