Ontario’s online gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has updated its advice on how licensed operators can identify and support players at risk of harm. In …
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NY Senate bill requires insurance coverage for problem gambling
by SBC Americas2 minutes readNew York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at providing problem gambling prevention and treatment services to players. Addabbo introduced Senate Bill S8352 on Wednesday …
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NFL pledges $600,000 to research college athlete gambling behavior
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has partnered with America’s most popular professional sports league. On Wednesday, the ICRG announced it reached a deal with the NFL to address …
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Player Protection Symposium, Toronto: Not just a box to tick
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readAs Canada’s market matures, player protection challenges are multiplying — from rising offshore activity to the ethical use of AI in responsible gambling. The Player Protection Symposium at Canadian Gaming …
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ROGA sportsbooks respond to VIP criticism with new guidelines
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an association of leading online sportsbooks, has published a new set of guidelines for how operators should approach VIP programs. ROGA noted that the …
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Paper proposes Responsible Gambling Message Development Framework
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readResearchers from the University of Ontario and elsewhere have proposed a new tool to help gambling operators develop more effective RG messages. The Responsible Gambling Message Development Framework builds on …
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Player Protection Symposium, SBC Americas: IMGL masterclass calls for rethink on regulatory relations
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readA theme is emerging in Latin America once regulatory frameworks are established, with over-regulation becoming a temptation for states seeking to increase revenue and to appease certain sections ofsocial sectors …
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Nevada passes bill to handcuff unauthorized gambling operators
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBoth chambers of the Nevada legislature have now passed a bill that would equip the state with the means to further target and act against unapproved gambling operators. Sen. Rochelle Nguyen’s SB 256 passed …
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Player Protection Symposium, SBC Summit Americas: Financial segmentation and RG tools
by SBC Americas3 minutes readGambling operators and suppliers are using innovation to provide players with efficient payment processing options that also offer responsible gaming resources and tools. The topics of financial segmentation and responsible …
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Tennessee latest state to order BetOnline to cease and desist
by SBC Americas2 minutes readBetOnline received a new cease and desist letter from a state gaming regulator this week, marking the second letter the offshore operator has received in less than a month. The …