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Three responsible gambling projects receive KSA funding

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is now piloting three projects to raise awareness of problem gambling. The projects are being financed by the Addiction Prevention Fund (VPF) which aims to educate the Dutch public on the detection of gambling risks along with intervening in addiction and all its related harms. The VFP Established in…

Self-exclusion rolled out across Colorado

The Colorado Division of Gaming (DOG) has launched a statewide self-exclusion register to assist individuals coping with the multifaceted effects of gambling addiction. Aligning with responsible gambling rules in the Centennial State, the register will allow residents to exclude themselves from any and all regulated gambling activities across the state.  This means that excluded individuals…

Troubling findings in Irish teenage gambling patterns

The Children and Gambling Report, published on the September 7 is a study conducted by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Health Research Board (HRB). It is based on data from the National Drug and Alcohol Survey 2019-20 and aims to provide an overview of the prevalence and patterns of teenage gambling among 16-year-olds…

Safer Gambling high on the agenda for EFL and Sky Bet

Steve Birch, CCO, Sky Betting and Gaming, was keen to emphasize safer gambling (SG) in a recently released statement to Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). It marked the eleventh consecutive year of the company’s sponsorship of the English Football League (EFL), one of the most enduring partnerships in UK professional sport. Birch was keen to emphasise…

Australia launches gambling self-exclusion register

The Australian government has launched BetStop, bringing the nationwide self-exclusion register into effect on August 21st, 2023. This register allows players that are experiencing issues related to gambling addiction to self-exclude from gaming activities for a maximum of 3 months which may be extended to a lifetime. Operator obligations BetStop will cover all licenced interactive…

Magic mushrooms trialled for treating gambling addiction

British scientists are conducting a world-first clinical trial, attempting to use magic mushrooms to treat gambling addiction. The government-backed trial is showing some significant promise. Using psilocybin, the mind-altering agent found in magic mushrooms, scientists are attempting to develop a proven and effective method to consistently treat gambling addiction. It is intended that this research…

Liquor and Gaming NSW under heavy scrutiny over integrity

The Premier of New South Wales (NSW), Chris Minns has called for a thorough investigation into the allegations levelled at the practice of tipping-off at pubs and clubs. Minns described the severity of these allegations as deeply concerning, explaining the importance of preserving community confidence in the implementation of currently effective laws.   This call has…

Twitch bans skin gambling sites

The American streaming service, Twitch, has updated its community guidelines, with the headline change being the prohibition of promotion or sponsorship of skin gambling sites across the platform. Skin gambling Skin gambling is the wagering of cosmetic in-game items known as “skins” among other virtual goods on professional matches or games of chance, effectively turning…

Denmark continues to make strides in curbing problem gambling

Denmark now ranks fourth in Europe in terms of online gambling share, a tangibly positive result in the wake of the Nordic nation’s liberalisation of the industry in 2012. This result is no doubt a surprise, particularly when considering the peculiar nature of the Danish market. The 2012 liberalisation Previously, Denmark operated a nationwide state…

Compliance in Gaming: Insights from Adriana Minovic

Joseph F Borg talks to Adriana Minovic, Director of Compliance and DPO at Betsson Group during a SiGMA podcast. In this second of a two-part article, the focus is on issues of compliance in the gaming industry. Compliance in the gaming industry Compliance has, arguably, become one of the principal pillars of any regulated business.…