Campaigners claimed levy doesn’t go far enough, while treatment providers are concerned at the lack of a prevention commissioner, and independence remains a key concern “Of all the policies set out in the previous government’s white paper, this is the most significant and ill-considered,” Regulus Partners’ Dan Waugh told the Player Protection Hub. “It effectively…
The total consumption model (TCM) posits a positive association between total consumption and rate of excessive consumption or related problems in a population. In this study the authors examined whether TCM applies to gambling. A dominant discourse around gambling harm prevention and reduction has been to focus on individual responsibility and specifically target interventions at…
Ahead of Europe’s Safer Gambling Week 2024, leaders from the industry convened for SBC Digital’s Player Protection Day, a series of six sessions focused on the latest in player protection and responsible gaming. Charlie Horner, SBC’s Media Manager, was joined by Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, and Martyn Elliot, Project Director for…
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…
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…
It’s been a long year for the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), marked by a variety of regulatory implementations and a deepened focus on fostering better support for operators. However, work is just picking up pace, with 2024 laying the foundations of what will be a more mature and refined UK market in the coming years. This was…
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday moved forward with the approval of a bill to modify the regulation of online gambling, including a possible ban on advertising and sponsorship. During a meeting, the committees on Addiction Prevention and Drug Trafficking Control; Social Action and Public Health; Communications and Information Technology; Criminal Legislation; and Families, Children and Youth…
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…