Responsible Gaming

The National Gambling Board (NGB) has called on South Africans to safeguard their household finances and exercise caution when participating in gambling activities following the release of Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026 which paints a concerni…

The Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort is set to open a new 7,300-square-foot enclosed non-smoking gaming area on August 24th, expanding its overall casino floor with 224 additional slot games. Located near the William Hill Sportsbook, the new gaming space will feature titles supplied by nearly a dozen…

South Korean police have broken up an international online gambling ring that used illicit pornography—including explicit media exploiting minors—to lure players to its sites. The Korean National Police Agency, working alongside Europol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested a South…

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million through a Ponzi-like investment scheme, with much of the stolen money used to cover his “gambling habit.” The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey said Thursday (Aug. 13) that Leo…

Gambling harm support charity to also provide free treatment in Northern Isles.

The update on the pilot scheme comes after the Commission confirmed its data would not be published until September.

Foxcroft has previously voted in favour of reforming high-street gambling venues. She also supported the introduction of the statutory levy and called for the banning of gambling ads during live sports events.

The illegal betting market appears to be shrinking, although clandestine platforms still account for a significant share of online wagering in Brazil.

UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upholds 125 complaints that said the adverts encouraged socially irresponsible gambling behaviour.

Operator, which uses Delasport’s sportsbook platform, accredited by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC).

The grant will fund The Glasgow Project which aims to expand work carried out by the city's established gambling harms group.

Curiosity and excitement were given as the predominant reasons for players to gamble, with 17% suggesting monetary gain was their motivation.

Station Casinos has expanded a field trial that lets guests fund video poker machines using Apple Pay and a debit card, eliminating the exhausting physical labor historically associated with walking 15 feet to an ATM. The ability to fund slots with Apple Pay was recently rolled out at all the barto…

Gambling books have long captivated readers, offering a blend of strategy, excitement, and insight into the intriguing world of gambling. Their popularity extends beyond mere entertainment, providing an understanding of game complexities and the psychology of risk. This post explores why these book…

The association publishes its Annual Activity Report 2026, highlighting key organisational achievements over the past 12 months and latest online gambling market data from its members. Brussels, 9 July 2026 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe’s leading online g…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have announced a penalty to Stakelogic for breaching product design errors. See the official announcement from the UKGC below: Stakelogic BV, which runs games on other operator’s websites and apps, ran slots games faster than the minimum time gap of 2.5 seconds bet…

Provably Fair is a transformative force in gambling, injecting much-needed transparency into an industry riddled with skepticism. Understanding this concept becomes paramount, marking the dawn of an era where players can confidently trust the games they participate in, knowing fairness is not just…

Understanding cognitive biases like unreliable memory and the sunk-cost fallacy is key in recognizing a complex tapestry of the lies you tell yourself as a gambler. This journey into your psyche highlights how optimism and hindsight biases contribute to your self-deception. Grasping these biases un…