Responsible Gaming

Casino Guru and City St George’s, University of London, have presented the Self-Exclusion Standards Project to establish standardised guidelines for online self-exclusion programmes across jurisdictions, with a focus on Africa. Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, an…

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are once again partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2026) throughout September. The collaboration includes stadium messaging, a $320,000 funding commitment, and expanded employee training. "Res…

Yesterday’s political debate on gambling in the Netherlands saw a myriad of opinions clash about the direction that the legislation should take moving forward. As a reminder, the Netherlands is still in the process of implementing a list of reforms to the Remote Gaming Act (KOA) mandated by previou…

Brazilian senators have advanced legislation that would place stringent restrictions on advertising and sponsorship of betting products while enhancing player safety. On September 2, Brazil’s Senate’s Science and Technology Committee forwarded Bill PL 2,470/2026 along with a request for speedy exam…

The Londoner Macao recently hosted Sands China’s 11th Responsible Gaming Ambassador Advanced Training Programme, highlighting the company’s long-standing commitment to promoting responsible gaming through collaboration with international experts and local community partners. The post Sands China re…

Three Democratic members of Congress have renewed their inquiry into how FanDuel runs its invite-only VIP program after the lawmakers found the sportsbook’s response to their earlier questions insufficient. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) want m…

As Senators back proposals to dismantle the commercial framework of the country’s regulated online gambling market. Leonardo Biazzi reports on another bruising week for the Bets Law, as gambling policy becomes a political battleground ahead of Brazil’s October elections. It appears that the script…

Brazil’s Science and Technology Committee (CCT) on Wednesday approved legislation that would sharply restrict betting advertising and sponsorship while introducing new consumer protections, product-risk rules and penalties for promoting unauthorized operators. The committee also approved an urgency…

Holland Casino CEO Petra de Ruiter on her journey running a state gambling monopoly through tax hikes and regulatory tightening, and why the Dutch sector teaming up to fight Meta and the black market is a hugely positive move.

Soft2Bet will bring its Player Experience Academy back to SBC Summit 2026 on September 29, focusing on strategies to improve player engagement while aligning user experience with regulatory and responsible gaming requirements. The half-day programme, now in its second year, will take place at Sala…

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are expanding their responsible gambling initiatives as part of Responsible Gambling Education Month (RGEM), with new education programmes, research partnerships and tools aimed at promoting healthier gambling behaviours. Hard Rock is highlighting its Pla…

This summer, Sissel Weitzhändler joined 1xCare’s Advisory Board, alongside Simon Westbury, Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini. Following a stint as Allwyn’s Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Weitzhändler will be supporting 1xCare in its aim to to connect research, education, technology and…

The product design and terms and conditions of Polish bookmakers have been placed under scrutiny by the country’s consumer-protection authority. Yet, Dr Justyna Grusza-Głębicka warns that a necessary assessment could be undermined by Poland’s failure to have never established clear, sector-specific…

The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission has issued a penalty of $20,000 on Fanatics Sportsbook for two instances of sending unwanted promotional messages to a punter who had opted out of sports betting. The action followed an investigation by the Division of Gaming, which indicated that Fana…

Kangwon Land Inc’s newly-appointed chief executive, Kim Do-gyun (pictured), says the resort operator – the only business in South Korea allowed to offer casino gambling to locals – will speed a move to make the Kangwon Land site part of a comprehensive tourism offer linked to other local attraction…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is hiring for two roles focused on its recently created Financial Services & Trading membership subcategory. The NCPG is seeking a senior manager and communications manager to support the organization’s Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative, a…

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has led operations that resulted in the seizure of dozens of illegal gambling machines and the shutting down of two illegal businesses that offered unauthorized games of chance. More than 70 Slots Busted as Part of Raids Against Illegal Gambling The businesses were…

SBC Summit 2026 will host the return of Soft2Bet’s industry-focused educational programme on 29 September. Now in its second year, the initiative will explore how prioritising user satisfaction and regulatory compliance can shape the future of the player experience, drive sustainable growth, and su…