The Gambling Commission has rejected claims that its Young People and Gambling Survey (YPGS) contains “junk statistics”, insisting that the research remains “methodologically robust and fit for purpose” despite acknowledging that its findings could be better explained. The regulator was responding to criticism from gambling policy analyst Dan Waugh of Regulus Partners, who questioned the…
One in five Brazilian students in the final years of elementary and high school say they have already placed bets online, according to a survey released this Wednesday, the 9th, by the Mixed Parliamentary Front for Education , in partnership with Equidade.info , a non-profit initiative of the Lemann Center at Stanford Graduate School of Education . The survey polled 1,912…
This summer, Sissel Weitzhändler joined 1xCare’s Advisory Board, alongside Simon Westbury, Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini. Following a stint as Allwyn’s Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Weitzhändler will be supporting 1xCare in its aim to to connect research, education, technology and well-being support across the global gambling ecosystem.
Ahead of appearing at European Association for the Study of Gambling congress this month,Weitzhändler sits down with SBC News to discuss why 1xCare was the natural next step in her career, how the body’s approach is focused on being robustly independent and why listening is just as important as speaking in the player protection sector.
Why did you decide to take up a spot on the 1xCare Advisory Board?
Having worked in the industry for years, I was delighted when I was approached to join the Advisory Board, to help contribute to various safer gambling initiatives which I believe is worthwhile and timely.
I joined with my eyes open..
An online electronic version of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (e-SBIRT) was no more effective than assessment and information provision alone at reducing gambling harms, a new pilot randomised trial has found. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, found that participants in both the e-SBIRT and control groups experienced improvements…
Gambling blocking software may help people reduce gambling and manage urges, but its contribution to broader recovery is likely to depend on how it is used alongside other forms of support, according to new research conducted on BetBlocker by the University of Sydney published in the Journal of Gambling Studies. The study found that users…
Gambling regulators should require licensed operators to provide customers with standardised, machine-readable data exports to give consumers a complete picture of their gambling spend across multiple operators, according to new Australian research. Researchers argue that giving consumers cross-operator visibility of their gambling activity would create the foundation for a new generation of personalised player protection…
1xBet has strengthened its player protection and responsible gambling measures following the launch of the 1xCare initiative.
The operator emphasised that 1xCare will focus on enhancing research, education, technology and player well-being within its business under one framework.
1xCare Chair, Simon Westbury, commented: “Responsible gambling is not a slogan; it is a duty. 1xCare was created to support a more informed, transparent, and sustainable gambling ecosystem – one where player protection and well-being are central.”
The new player protection platform will be centred on four pillars, noted 1xBet.
The research hub will support studies on gambling behaviour, addiction risks, and emerging technologies, with transparent public reporting.
Meanwhile, EduCare will promote responsible gambling education, awareness programmes, and ethical standards across operators, sports, and communities.
The TechShield will be focused on advancing responsible gambling technologies, including tool..
A new academic study has found that 5.7% of people who gamble regularly in Great Britain have used unlicensed gambling services, with cryptocurrency betting and efforts to bypass self-exclusion controls emerging as the main drivers. Researchers Heather Wardle of the University of Glasgow and Virve Marionneau of the University of Helsinki surveyed 1,322 adults who…
A new investigation by gambling harm watchdog GAMRS has raised questions about business partners involved in the planned Trump Tower Tbilisi development, alleging links between several construction firms and Santeda International, the global illegal gambling network behind brands such as MyStake, GoldenBet and VeloBet. The report examines relationships between development partners Finvest, BLOX and other…
Sciensano has reported that risky gambling behaviour in Belgium has remained stable over the past five years, although more than half of the population continues to be exposed to gambling advertising on a weekly basis.
According to the Belgium public health institute’s latest Health Survey, 2.6% of Belgian players currently display risky gambling behaviour, while 0.6% are considered at high risk of problematic gambling activity.
At the same time, the survey found that 52.2% of the Belgian population is exposed weekly to at least one form of gambling advertising via either television, websites or social media platforms.
The research also highlighted the continued dominance of lottery products within the Belgian market, with nine out of 10 Belgian players participating in lottery games.
Exposure to gambling sponsorship appears more mixed. Around one in 10 Belgians reported frequent exposure to sponsorship activity, while four in 10 stated they noticed little or no gambling sponsorshi..