UNLV says that the objective of the Nevada Problem Gambling Study is to provide information management and research-based insights on the effectiveness of Nevada’s six state-funded treatment providers in FY20. A total of 436 Nevada residents received problem gambling services in FY20. Key takeaways: Source: UNLV
Microgaming is demonstrating vast support for responsible gambling practices in partnering with several safer gaming charities.
Some of the charities that have received support from the online gambling provider in 2023 include Ygam, Gordon Moody, Beacon Counselling Trust, Betknowmore UK and Motiv8 Addiction Services.
The firm is reportedly in ‘close cooperation’ with each charity to identify projects that will benefit customers, whilst providing financial support for projects, expanding services, creating educational content, developing websites and improving digital infrastructure.
Director of Compliance at Microgaming, Sarah Campbell, commented: “Safer gaming and responsible gambling is in our DNA.
“We take huge pride in working with and supporting a range of charities that are doing truly great work in this area. Together, we can create a safer and more responsible gambling environment for all.”
In detail, Ygam utilised its Microgaming donation to expand its educational train..
Key takeaways: Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Creating the right balance for safer gambling strategies requires a collaborative effort between operators, regulators and players, according to Tereza Tokmajyan, the Chief Marketing Officer of TotoGaming.
Speaking during the ‘Balancing Player Protection and Growth’ panel at SBC Summit Tbilisi, Tokmajyan detailed the importance of operators providing players with the opportunity to make informed decisions about their gambling.
“Catch the right balance, as responsible gaming represents more than just the tools provided; it also takes into account the user interface and user experience when delivering these resources,” she explained.
“When we display the timely pop-ups, reminding users how much time and finances they have spent, we’re not just offering information, we’re giving them an opportunity to embrace responsibility.”
The session, which saw Tokmajyan joined on stage by RomBet President Dan Alexandru Ghiță and 4H Agency Partner Ivan Kurochkin, examined the growing importance..
This is the second prevalence study of gambling and related activities conducted in New Jersey since the 1980s. The first study followed the launch of legalized online gambling in 2014 and was published in 2017. Key takeaways Source: New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
US giants MGM and Caesars both suffered cyber attacks recently, with MGM being taken offline after the attack, reportedly from hacking group Scattered Spider, impacted everything from the customer website to the gaming floor to the electronic room key system to corporate emails. Caesars on the other hand, suffered an attack of their own by…
This week witnessed senior figures in the British gambling space, such as Andrew Rhodes, CEO at the UK Gambling Commission and Gambling Minister, Stewart Andrew, address the Select Committee on the recent white paper and gambling regulations.Being asked searching questions by MPs from various parties, gambling was under the spotlight with focuses on Health Surveys,…
Canadian operators have been waiting for months to see the outcome of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s new advertising regulations, and now they have their answer. In a similar move to the one taken by the UK, but perhaps going even further, AGCO have ruled for no more athletes, celebrities or influencers that…
Following its Spring publishing, the recommendations and reforms of the Gambling Review’s White Paper have been put to a summer consultation.Yet amongst all disciplines referred, be it affordability, KYC, customer care, consumer redress stands the reform of the industry’s existing framework on Research, Education and Treatment (RET) – as the most politically charged element of…
The inaugural SBC Player Protection online conference on 8 November 2023 will feature a speaker line-up that includes safer gambling experts from Betsson, bet365, 888, Entain, Fitzdares, Kindred and PENN Entertainment.
Part of SBC’s Digital Innovation Series, the conference is designed to encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practice on key responsible gambling issues, with the aim of helping to educate industry stakeholders and drive up standards.
In addition to input from major operators about their player protection programs, people logging on to the conference will also hear ideas from leading researchers, trade associations and non-profits.
The agenda includes:
Communication with at-risk players – a look at how best to engage with individuals who start to show signs of disordered play, with speakers including Sam McKnight, Head of UK Compliance for Fitzdares, and Safer Gambling Consultant Pedro Romero.
Safer marketing in a socially responsible environment – an examinat..