Responsible Gaming

Greece is going after social media influencers, including 18 “teenage influencers” who have been promoting illegal gambling, promotions, and content. Influencers have been an integral part of the strategy of offshore operators trying to gain ground with tech-savvy and Internet-present consumers for…

French authorities have agreed to expand the supervisory framework of advertising duties of online gambling licences granted by the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). The signing of a new cooperation agreement was announced yesterday by Pascal Chevremont, the new President of the ANJ, following a m…

More than 30 Australian politicians, community groups and gambling reform advocates are asking for the Northern Territory government to strengthen protections against gambling harm. Open Letter An open letter signed by 33 MPs and organizations backs independent Northern Territory Member of the Legi…

The Public Prosecutor’s Office of Buenos Aires has decided to block seven online betting platforms that were supposedly functioning illegally. The operation was run by the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Gambling (FEJA), which was under the supervision of Juan Rozas. Several complaints were made by…

US lawmakers sought more information from FanDuel about personalized celebrity videos sent to customers in its VIP program, concerned that such promotions may have reached people with gambling problems. Lawmakers Seek FanDuel Videos Amid Concerns Over VIP Promotions Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Pa…

Philippines-listed casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp says it is expanding its digital gaming business with the launch of OnlyFun.PH. The company describes OnlyFun.PH as the Philippines’ “first regulated live interactive entertainment platform combining gaming, livestreaming, and creator-led c…

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson recently launched an experiment to check the effectiveness of DraftKings’ problem gambling safeguards by opening an account with the operator and recording his betting journey as he triggered every red flag. His findings were concerning, especially considering sever…

Soft2Bet Chief Product Officer Yoel Zuckerberg outlined the company's approach to player retention through gamification during a panel last week, arguing that operators can build stronger loyalty by creating emotional connections rather than relying solely on traditional CRM tools. Speaking during…

A comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s 2022 gambling reform will be delivered next year, Minister for Communities Gordon Lyons has confirmed. The commitment was made in response to Phillip McGuigan, Irish Sinn Féin politician and Member of the MLA, during questions at the latest NI Assembly.…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been the foremost authority on gambling disorders for more than a half-century, but after accepting a $2 million donation from the prediction market industry, its claims of independence have faced scrutiny. As questions over NCPG’s independence mo…

Three land-based casino operators owned by Rank Group have agreed to pay a financial settlement of more than £5 million ($6.6 million). The agreement followed the UK Gambling Commission's identification of significant failings in anti-money laundering (AML) and safer-gambling controls. The regulato…

Rank Group, a leading casino company, is set to pay GBP 5 million ($6.6 million) as part of a settlement with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The payment is related to regulatory failures committed by the group’s casino brands. Rank Group’s AML and Social Responsibility Controls Were Found Lacki…

Greece Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has warned influencers that the government will not tolerate a ‘digital jungle’ that promotes illegal gambling. The warning comes amid media reports that 18 popular online personas, including rappers and models with a combined total of 3.6 million follow…

Women, much like veterans, are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to gambling. Now, calls for more attention to be paid to why women gamble – and what drives them to excess- as well as how to address the consequences of this health problem abound. Leading the charge, among others, is C…

Massachusetts wants to do more to protect veterans, who are one of the most vulnerable demographics in the Bay State when it comes to gambling-related issues. For instance, one in five veterans is a problem gambler, even though this specific group of people represents only 3.7% of the population. V…

The Philippines keeps a hardline stance on illegal gambling, with recent operations targeting illicit venues that operate offshore gambling, resulting in the arrest of 244 foreign nationals. The Philippine Immigration Bureau reported that joint operations between law enforcement, assisted by the mi…

UEFA and Kaizen Gaming announced today that Betano will officially partner with UEFA EURO 2028. Betano is Kaizen Gaming’s advanced online gaming and sports betting brand. This agreement builds upon the partnership that commenced during UEFA EURO 2024 when Betano became the first betting partner to…

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