Responsible Gaming

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) continues its mission to protect UK consumers from potentially harmful marketing. The gambling sector has often drawn the media watchdog’s ire, sometimes resulting in substantial fines and punishments. Two new rulings reveal the ASA’s most recent inves…

A former Resorts World Las Vegas compliance director is accusing the Strip megaresort of firing him merely for doing his job—repeatedly warning supervisors about suspicious gambling activity. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court on Sept. 14, 2026 by Preston Banks, alleges whistleblower retalia…

Concerns over gambling addiction emerged as Texas lawmakers examined the growing use of prediction market platforms and whether their activities should be treated as gambling. Gambling policy expert and lobbyist Brianne Doura-Schawohl raised concerns about a potential increase in gambling addiction…

DraftKings has announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly. The efforts include a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and…

Florida is back on illegal gambling, with the state’s Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) leading a new effort into illicit activity. The regulator has busted two locations, leading to the seizure of more than 160 gambling devices. The commission, in partnership with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Offi…

Dabble paid $763,000 in penalties after failing to close self-excluded accounts and sending messages to excluded users. The post Dabble pays $763K penalty for gambling self-exclusion breaches first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

According to the report prepared by the European Gaming and Amusement Federation (Euromat), European illegal online gambling market has seen significant expansion in the past three years and now stands at €12 billion. The research, done by Regulus Partners and Helios, studied 28 online gambling mar…

DraftKings, one of America’s leading sportsbooks and iGaming operators, which recently expanded into prediction markets, is also strengthening its commitment to responsible gambling. DraftKings Sets the Bar High On Responsible Gambling The latest push spans a new dedicated advertising campaign as w…

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has rejected the request for a ban on gambling advertisement across the UK as removing advertisements would not help eradicate gambling in the country and may even increase the black market. The BGC is responding to the calls from a consortium Local Health and G…

Philippine casino resort Okada Manila says it has received the Forbes Travel Guide “Verified Responsible Hospitality” badge for a second consecutive year, recognising practices covering environmental sustainability, employee welfare and community engagement. The annual certification programme asses…

DraftKings has added a new set of responsible‑gaming features that expand the tools available to customers and increase the sports-betting company’s outreach around safer play. The updates include new product features, responsible-engagement ads, and educational programs tied to major sports events…

The UKGC has cited the results of a new report, which suggests that providing players with information is not always enough to make sure their decisions are informed. The regulator therefore encouraged operators to do more to shield players from harm. Availability of Information Does Not Equal Info…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva again criticized online gambling on Monday, Sept. 14, describing betting as an illness and saying his government will soon announce a decision on the operation of betting sites. Speaking in Brasília during the signing of the Move Brasil law, Lula said h…

The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference will bring together regulators, operators, suppliers and other industry stakeholders in Madrid on Oct. 15, with its agenda covering regulatory developments, black-market competition, player protection, fraud prevention and new gambling products. The conference wi…

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has slammed proposals for a complete ban on gambling advertising following lobbying by the Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) research consortium. LHGP has called for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to go one further and exte…

Turkish authorities have initiated a big operation against illegal betting networks in eight provinces identifying dubious financial transactions worth 17.75 billion lira ($365.8 million). The operation was carried out following investigations on financial transactions of 177 suspects. Authorities…

Florida’s determined stance against alleged illegal gambling arcades, backed by an intense crackdown, has drawn opposition from an unexpected group: elder citizens. The group claims the neighborhood businesses are important social hubs and not underground casinos. “Who Wants to Sit in Front of the…

New Jersey lawmakers are seeking to shield vulnerable consumers in the state from targeted advertising that could compound their gambling issues. The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee approved AR 150 on Monday, September 14, and the measure comes shortly after the purported misuse of…