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…
This morning (7th November 2024) the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) 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” in the 12 months leading up to the report. As well as indicating the “impact gambling can have on them”.…
New research published by Maynooth University and Ulster University has found that young people who live on both sides of the border in Ireland are exposed to extremely high levels of gambling marketing when viewing some national and international sporting events. The report makes six recommendations including cutting sports’ reliance on gambling advertising revenues and…
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…
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…