Responsible gaming

Lottopar’s Responsible Gaming Ordinance and the New State Policy on the Topic Published

March 17, 2024 | Responsible gaming

Lottopar implements a policy that establishes guidelines and rules for lottery and fixed-odd betting operators regarding good Responsible Gaming practices BRAZIL (March 15, 2024) — Through Or...

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NY Senate Gaming Committee OKs Bills That Address Issues Related to Problem Gambling and Promote Responsible Gambling Practices

March 16, 2024 | Responsible gaming

NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 15, 2024) — According to local media reports the New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee is taking proactive steps during Problem Gambling Awareness Month ...

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Play Smart™ Shares Winning Tips and Strategies to Keep Lottery Play Fun

March 3, 2024 | Responsible gaming

Education Lottery supports national awareness campaign RALEIGH, NC (March 1, 2024) – All month long in March, the N.C. Education Lottery will highlight its Play Smart™ program to help ensure wh...

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Texas Lottery to Spotlight Responsible Gambling In March

March 1, 2024 | Responsible gaming

AUSTIN, Texas (March 1, 2024) – For the majority of adults, gambling can be a fun and entertaining experience, but there are risks involved. With an established year-round commitment to promoting...

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Texas Lottery’s Responsible Gambling Program Recertified by NASPL AND NCPG

February 23, 2024 | Responsible gaming

AUSTIN, Texas (February 22, 2024) – The Texas Lottery has announced that its responsible gambling program has recently been recertified by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the ...

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Colombia Will Have the First Public Responsible Gaming Policy in Latin America

February 20, 2024 | Responsible gaming

With this public policy, Coljuegos seeks to protect players, strengthen the sector and provide inputs for mental health care. The document with the guidelines will continue under construction durin...

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FanDuel Announces New Financial Literacy Partnership in Expansion of Effort to Empower Responsible Gaming

January 29, 2024 | Responsible gaming

Partners with Operation HOPE, Leading Organization Dedicated to Expanding Access to Financial Education and Empowerment Free counseling in Massachusetts aims to help individuals understand how to...

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Licensed Gaming Venues Are Being Warned to Comply with Important Gaming Harm Minimisation Measures or Face Enforcement Action

January 25, 2024 | Responsible gaming

Licensee of CBD venue prosecuted for ATM in same part of hotel as gaming machines SYDNEY, Australia (January 23, 2024) — Licensed venues are being warned to comply with important gaming harm ...

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Licensee of CBD Venue Prosecuted for ATM in Same Part of Hotel as Gaming Machines

January 23, 2024 | Responsible gaming

SYDNEY, Australia (January 23, 2024) — Licensed venues are being warned to comply with important gaming harm minimisation measures or face enforcement action, after the licensee of an inner S...

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Colorado Lottery Hires Full Time Player Health Program Manager Demonstrating its Commitment to Responsible Gaming

January 19, 2024 | Responsible gaming

PUEBLO, Colo. (January 18, 2024) — This week Colorado’s lottery hired an industry expert in Responsible Gaming (RG), Amanda Quintana, as the new in-house Lottery player health program manager. ...

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Improved Communication for a More Social and Safe Gaming

January 18, 2024 | Responsible gaming

How can communications be improved to make gaming more social and more safe? ONCE and the Complutense University of Madrid have conducted a study to find out how effective messages sent through Jue...

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World Lottery Association Recertifies Texas Lottery’s Responsible Gaming Program at Level 3 Status

January 14, 2024 | Responsible gaming

AUSTIN, Texas (January 12, 2024) – The Texas Lottery has been reaccredited by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for its responsible gaming initiatives, as recommended by the Independent Assessm...

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Veikkaus Now Requires Identification in All Digital and Physical Channel Games

January 3, 2024 | Responsible gaming

The first day of 2024 is a historic moment in Finnish gambling, when all Veikkaus gambling games require identification. FINLAND (January 1, 2024) — At the turn of the year, familiar scratch ...

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Dutch Gaming Authority Starts Consultation on Updated Responsible Gaming Policy Rules

December 23, 2023 | Responsible gaming

THE HAGUE, NL (December 22, 2023) — kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) (the Dutch Gaming Authority) has submitted its updated Responsible Gaming Policy Rules to various stakeholders for consultation. T...

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DICJ: Gaming Concessionaires Implementing Investment Plans, Social Responsibilities

December 18, 2023 | Responsible gaming

MACAU, SAR (December 18, 2023) — The gaming concessionaires have been complying with the investment plans and social responsibility commitments stipulated in the contracts, the Gaming Inspect...

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Danish Gambling Authority Launches New Campaign to Remind Under-18s of the Consequences of Gambling

December 13, 2023 | Responsible gaming

Odense C. Denmark (December 12, 2023) — For the first time, the Danish Gambling Authority launches a nationwide initiative targeting young people under the age of 18 that focuses on the conse...

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The Collaboration Between the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) and Gamble Alert is a Positive Initiative Aimed at Promoting Responsible Gambling Practices

December 4, 2023 | Responsible gaming

NIGERIA (December 2023) — It’s encouraging to learn from local media reports that gaming operators in Ibadan, Oyo State, are taking proactive steps to address the issue of gambling addi...

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Texas Lottery Urges Caution in Gifting Tickets to Children

December 1, 2023 | Responsible gaming

The agency joins lotteries and community organizations around the world in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign AUSTIN, Texas (November 30, 2023) – In the midst of the holiday season, lottery produ...

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The Minnesota Alliance for Problem Gambling and the Minnesota Lottery Join 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness of Youth Gambling Risks

November 30, 2023 | Responsible gaming

Campaign seeks to amplify how early exposure of gambling can increase one’s likelihood of a gambling addiction  ROSEVILLE (NOV. 29, 2023) – The Minnesota Alliance for Problem Gambling and the...

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European Safer Gambling Week Sets Records For Safer Gambling Promotion Across Europe

November 28, 2023 | Responsible gaming

The 2023 edition of the annual European Safer Gambling Week saw a record 8 million safer gambling messages shared on social media platforms across 20 European countries. Brussels, Belgium (Nove...

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GambleAware to Offer Peer Support for Those Experiencing Gambling Harm in 2024

November 24, 2023 | Responsible gaming

(November 22, 2023) — People seeking gambling harm support through GambleAware will soon be able to consult with those with lived experience, thanks to a new service adding to the suite of fr...

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Government Assures of Responsive Environment for Gaming, Lottery Nigeria

November 20, 2023 | Responsible gaming

NIGERIA (November 20, 2023) — According to local media reports the Oyo state government at the weekend indicated its readiness to continue to build a sustainable, responsive and responsible g...

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GambleAware Publishes Independent Review of Scale Used to Identify Gambling Harm

November 12, 2023 | Responsible gaming

GambleAware has published a report on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scale London, 8 November 2023: GambleAware has today published a report on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGS...

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Scientific Games Raises Awareness for Gifting Lottery Games Responsibly for Sixth Consecutive Year

November 10, 2023 | Responsible gaming

Company Aligns with NCPG’s 2023 Gift Responsibly Holiday Campaign ATLANTA – November 9, 2023 – Scientific Games continues the company’s commitment to global responsible gaming education thr...

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