Responsible Gambling

New South Wales (NSW) has intensified its campaign against underage gambling, with the Australian state enforcing tougher punishments for offenders. The new rules come ahead of the holiday period during which casino activity is expected to surge. Fines, Ban Await Violators Under state laws, individuals under the age of 18 are prohibited from entering a […]

The Australian state of Victoria could introduce a primetime ban on gambling advertisements, similar to what is currently implemented in South Australia. The measure is among the key recommendations of the state’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) which recently concluded its review of three Auditor-General reports on the regulation of gambling and liquor in […]

Dutch gambling regulator the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has launched a pilot campaign aimed at improving public awareness of the country’s gambling self-exclusion register, CRUKS. KSA Undertakes CRUKS Awareness Tests on Social Media  Initially launched on October 1, 2021 as part of the opening of the Dutch regulated online gambling market, CRUKS has been updated this year […]

Jamaica is set to implement tougher advertising rules for the gambling industry amid concerns young people are becoming increasingly exposed to gambling-related marketing and advertising, leading to a rise in gambling prevalence rates among those under the age of 25. The country’s Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is currently conducting a consultation on the […]

Sweden’s gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, has called on the government to reconsider the proposed implementation of a credit card ban which is aimed at combating gambling-induced debt. The authority made its views clear about the ban in its response to a government consultation regarding enhanced consumer protection against risky lending and over-indebtedness.  Spelinspektionen Supports Credit […]

Spain has allocated €1.3 million in funding for academic research on gambling disorder prevention. The latest initiative will see the government award research grants to 26 projects, as confirmed by the Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). Spain Approves 26 Gambling Disorder Research Projects Spearheaded by the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs, […]

Armenia is now one step closer to implementing a cash ban for online gaming, with the National Assembly’s Finance Committee clearing the way for the proposed changes to the rules governing online gambling transactions.  New Rules Put an End to Online Gambling Cash Transactions Under the new rules, Armenian customers will be prohibited from making […]

Bacta, a trade association representing the UK amusement and gaming machine industry, launched its Social Responsibility (SR) Exchange to provide practical guidance to the industry’s consumer-facing staff on delivering safer gambling experiences.  The exchange is part of bacta’s new commitment to foster training, collaboration, and shared knowledge among members. It will hold its first exchange […]

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has indirectlyled Australians to lose billions of dollars more to pokies, with losses recorded in some states jumping by as high as 34% from pre-pandemic figures. Gambling researchers and analysts say the sharp rise comes as no surprise, with Australians now gambling more as they grapple with rising inflation. Desperate Times […]

Germany’s gambling regulator Gluecksspiel (GGL) recently initiated a public information campaign on player protection measures set out under the GlüNeuRStv regime. The campaign was part of the nationwide day of action against gambling addiction which took place on September 27, 2023.  GGL Releases Information Brochure on Player Protection As part of the campaign, all of […]