Responsible Gaming

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…

El Consejo Nacional sobre el Juego Problemático (NCPG) está buscando un gerente senior y un gerente de comunicaciones para su nueva Iniciativa de Salud y Seguridad de los Comerciantes Financieros, financiada por una subvención de $2 millones de la industria de mercados de predicción.

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…

Massachusetts-based Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a telehealth provider specializing in counseling and mental health treatment for various addictions, recently published a report claiming first responders are at a higher risk of developing problematic gambling habits. What Did the Survey Discover?…

Returning for its second year on 29 September at SBC Summit 2026, Soft2Bet’s industry-focused educational programme will examine how balancing user satisfaction with regulatory compliance can elevate the player experience, promote sustainable growth, and reinforce responsible gaming. The post Soft2…

MGM Resorts, BetMGM and Hard Rock International are among those joining the campaign.

Behind The Gloves’ flagship event for 2027, Midnight Mayhem, is gearing up for SBC Summit Lisbon with a unique activation as it looks to build on its landmark success in 2026. The event will see the launch of the Midnight Mayhem Fight Card Collection, which features 25 people from across the campai…

Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, and Dr Margaret Carran, Assistant VP for Education Partnerships, City St George’s, University of London, have presented the Self-Exclusion Standards Project, a project focused on creating standardized and clear guidelines for how…

A new US study has highlighted concerns about gambling-related harm among firefighters, police and emergency medical personnel, finding unusually high levels of gambling participation and links to post-traumatic stress symptoms and military service. Gambling Problems Affect 44% of US First Responde…

France’s gambling authority has warned gambling operators that a mere suspicion of fraudulent activity does not justify blocking payouts or withholding player balances, demand evidence to prove an occurrence of fraud. The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) published new directives regarding gambling…

The gambling authority of Ontario has levied a fine of $100,000 on NorthStar Gaming for neglecting to implement the mandatory anti-money laundering measures on a player deemed as high risk. The agency stated that the account of the player was considered high risk due to their profession. In March 2…

When Palms shuttered Mabel’s BBQ, it was left with a giant space to fill. The off-Strip casino decided to turn the space into a smoke-free casino-within-a-casino, complete with lots of slots and its own video poker bar. Let’s take a look at how the tribe turned nothing into something, creating a re…

The Star Entertainment Group’s regulatory hurdles continue as sources dubbed its problem gambling approach as “appalling.” The embattled operator has been struggling for years, with some Australian states deeming it unsuitable to hold a license. The Star Finds Itself in Hot Water A few years ago, T…