The New Jersey Responsible Gaming Taskforce has delivered its first report to the state’s Governor recommending a series of statutory changes, including adding a warning on all advertising that gambling can be addictive, and a ban on advertising on public transport. In addition to the advertising rules, the Taskforce recommends a law requiring operators to…
Tipico Trusted Partners highlight aggregators as key obstacle to removing games from black market casinos; payment providers next to sign Code of Conduct German gambling operator Tipico convened the first meeting of its ‘Trusted Partner’ games providers last week, with all in attendance committed to removing their games from the black market in Germany. Representatives…
The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is a premier event for gaming brands and tribes providing attendees with the opportunity to discuss and learn about key topics.
Earlier this month, the convention held an educational session about mobile betting and the challenges it presents for problem gambling in a digital-first world. A group of industry leaders spoke during the session about the evolving risks of problem gambling amid a digital-first world and where real-time data and AI are being leveraged daily.
The topic was discussed by a panel that included IC360 Co-Managing Director Dan Trolaro and Almond Digital Health founder Kevin Winters. The panel, moderated by Safer Gambling Strategies CEO Keith Whyte, also included California Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Robert Jacobson and Cornell professor Dr. Soojin Ha.
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Problem gambling is an aspect of the industry that regulators across the country have allocated time an..
The first of three potentially-groundbreaking studies aimed at building a better understanding of gambling-related suicides is set to be released this month as part of a £1.6m research programme funded by the Gambling Commission and conducted by Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (Greo). Regulus Partners’ Dan Waugh welcomed the research but has raised concerns about the…
Gambling harms education charity Deal Me Out has published a paper that tracks the black market experiences of young people, problem gamblers and other gamblers. The charity spoke to 1,254 children aged between 11 and 16-years-old, 100 problem gamblers who have used the black market, 100 other gamblers who use the black market, 10 content…
Healthcare professionals lobby hard while OHID outlines national strategy for prevention The Health and Social Care Select Committee met in the UK parliament this morning (April 2nd) to consider the current gambling landscape and the potential for harms caused by developments in gambling products. Director of the Southern Gambling Treatment Clinic Sam Chamberlain, University of…
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..
In the latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, Martin chats with Monica Shafaq, CEO of Gordon Moody, delving into her extensive charity sector background spanning housing and mental health. Monica shares her journey, including her 14-year tenure as CEO of Kaleidoscope Plus Group, a mental health support organisation. A crucial part of the…
Growing up post-Czechoslovakia, hockey & the future of Responsible Gambling
Brazilian operators are missing a trick when it comes to sponsoring women’s sports. All that could be about to change with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, says sponsorship expert Fábio Wolff