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OpenBet: How safer gambling tools can help US regulations evolve

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Dr. Michael Auer, managing director at OpenBet’s Neccton, highlights how a lack of standardized regulations in U.S. betting and gaming could be addressed through a behavior-focused model.

A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), online searches for gambling addiction advice have risen by 23%. Yet, in stark contrast to European markets, many U.S. jurisdictions lack clear overarching guidelines around player protection, affordability and deposit limits.

Cases of problem gambling reported over the last year suggest the need for better player behavior monitoring in the States and a more proactive approach to spotting early signs of gambling addiction. For example, one case involved a woman filing a lawsuit against a U.S. operator, stating that her husband was able to gamble 440% of his annual salary, an excessive level that clearly isn’t conducive to a sustainable, r..

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IWD2025: Betting Ladies Founder Val Martinez

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Betting Ladies Founder Val Martinez on stigma, gender neutrality, pink promotions, and how women are more analytical than men when it comes to sports betting SBC: Betting ladies is an affiliate, First and foremost, but it feels like more than that. It feels like you’re creating something of a movement. Martinez: Yes. I like the…

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Paddy Power defeat a stark reminder to operators relying on Ts and Cs

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Paddy Power’s high-profile loss in court should serve as a reminder to operators that terms and conditions need to align with the rest of their messaging if they are to protect themselves from errors, according to Anna Soilleux-Mills, Partner CMS. Terms and conditions were at the heart of Paddy Power’s defence as a “mapping error” displayed that Corinne Pearl Durber had…

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IWD2025: DraftKings’ Chief RG Officer Lori Kalani

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On the eve of International Women’s Day, DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani speaks to Player Protection Hub about the company’s new $10m responsible gambling advertising campaign and much more DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani is about to celebrate her first year at DraftKings and what better way to do it than…

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“Incoherent” RET Levy shake-up threatens UK problem gambling treatment

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The “lazy thinking” behind the introduction of the RET Levy risks being “incredibly damaging” to problem gambling treatment in the UK.

These were the words of Regulus Partners’ Dan Waugh, who delivered a stark warning on the consequences of the NHS’s appointment as chief commissioner of problem gambling treatment to those in attendance at the Deal Me Out conference.

“I think it’s rather concerning, not just for the organisation in the [third sector] who may be worried about losing the funding, but also from the people that are meant to be in health,” he said. “The line is emerging from the NHS which is to say that if you have a gaming disorder, it’s nothing to do with you, it’s entirely down to addictive products.

“There’s a real concern that this ideology which some people in the NHS appear to be peddling will get forced on the rest of the treatment, that could have devastating consequences for the people that need to be helped here.”

Commencing in April, operators will now be req..

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Garvie begs affiliates to take action on fake games epidemic

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The iGaming industry must no longer shy away from the issue of fake games in order to educate players on the stark danger they present, according to Duncan Garvie, Head of ADR Services at CasinoReviews.com. Speaking to iGaming Expert, at the recent Deal Me Out Conference, Garvie explained that it’s time to start “shining a light” on the issue in…

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