Responsible Gaming

Philip Pietras appeared in Rockville Superior Court and got a plea deal that will likely lead to several years in prison. The former Connecticut funeral home director was accused of embezzling funds from his clients to fund extravagant gambling trips, misusing funds originally meant for funeral and…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has taken a firmer stance on prediction markets, warning of financial, emotional, and relationship harms associated with the industry following months of criticism over its handling of Kalshi's membership. In a new statement published Tuesday, NCPG bo…

In an article published on the MKT Esportivo portal, Alex Bourgeois, president of Portuguesa SAF, discussed the potential ban on betting companies in Brazil. In his text, the executive highlighted […] O post Portuguesa SAF President speaks out against the ban on betting companies: “Prohibition is n…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) remains on the defense of its controversial prediction markets membership category that the nonprofit launched earlier this year that coincided with a $2 million contribution. Despite claims by the prediction market industry and its regulator, the Com…

Bulgaria’s ruling party is preparing to launch a public consultation on amendments to the Gambling Act, which will see more restrictions being placed on advertising. Speaking at the latest Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Roumen Radev informed the media that the texts will be published…

A former executive at a social media firm with close ties to President Donald Trump spent 200 days gambling at a South Florida Hard Rock casino in a single year, allegedly feeding $29 million of company money into slots. That’s according to a federal lawsuit filed by X Strategies against its co-fou…

Underdog, the sports prediction market and fantasy sports pioneer, has signed a new partnership with Birches Health, a leading organization that specializes in gambling disorder treatment. The partnership focuses on expanding responsible play resources and consumer protection measures available on…

With the Flat season wrapping up, Amelco’s Horse Racing Team Manager, Owen Machen, discusses managing autumn ground changes, handling ante-post liabilities on dominant yards and how proprietary automation drives festival growth. With the Flat season wrapping up, how did the trading desk fare across…

A political consulting firm behind President Trump’s prominent social media accounts is caught in a legal battle with one of its co-founders, who is alleged to have embezzled millions to fund his luxurious lifestyle, which involves gambling. X Strategies Goes After One of Its Own X Strategies manag…

Palmer Bookmaking brand is the latest operator to face enforcement from Australia’s gambling regulatory authorities.

On 22 September 2026, France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) called on licenced operators to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls. The warning comes after the ANJ’s first referral of a licensed operator to France’s National Sanctions…

Palmerbet accepted 312 bets from a BetStop-registered customer, leading to an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking with the ACMA. The post ACMA finds Palmerbet allowed self-excluded customers to keep betting first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

A former Connecticut funeral director who stole clients’ prepayments to fund his excessive gambling habit will spend the next seven and a half years in state prison. Philip Pietras, 52, admitted to stealing from more than 170 people, many of whom are senior citizens who sought to limit the emotiona…

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has revealed that it has arrested four people overnight following reports of illegal gambling operations. Four warrants and enforcement activity were conducted in Manchester City Centre last night, which resulted in two men being arrested on suspicion of immigration…

The Malta Gaming Authority has published a new AI gaming charter. (Image: Getty) The post Malta Regulator Launches AI Charter to Address Governance Gaps appeared first on Casino.org.

The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) launched on Monday, with the goal of improving cooperation on responsible gaming and gambling-harm prevention across Africa. The network unites representatives from South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, Cameroon, Uga…

BetStop, Australia’s national self-exclusion register finds itself at the centre of a report discussing the controversies in the country’s gambling sector. Uncertainty is a word that very much epitomises the state of Australia’s gambling industry right now. Public sentiment is overwhelmingly hostil…

The association brings together representatives from countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Kenya.