Responsible gaming

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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Colorado Lottery Joins Holiday Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Risks of Youth Gambling

November 8, 2023 | Responsible gaming

Pueblo, CO (November 7, 2023) – Today the Colorado Lottery announced its commitment to participate at the highest level in the 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining lotteries and community orga...

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From the Beginning of 2024, all Veikkaus Games Require Identification – with the Identification of Scratch Cards, a New Additional Lottery is Available

November 7, 2023 | Responsible gaming

FINDLAND (November 7, 2023) — On the first day of 2024, another significant reform will take place in the history of Finnish gambling, when the familiar scratch cards, such as the Ässä and ...

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Ministry of Finance Publishes Ordinance that Defines General Rules for Operating in the Betting Market

November 5, 2023 | Responsible gaming

BRAZIL (October 30, 2023) — The Ministry of Finance published, on Friday (10/27),  Ordinance No. 1,330  , which establishes general rules for companies that wish to operate in the fixed-o...

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Austrian Lotteries (Allwyn) – Big Youth Protection Issues in Austria

October 20, 2023 | Responsible gaming

Press information – press release for the press conference Vienna, 13.10.2023 Continued gross misconduct in youth protection at the Austrian Lotteries The Spielerhilfe Association continues to id...

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International Association of Gaming Regulators Announce International Regulatory Award 2023 Winners

October 20, 2023 | Responsible gaming

The Norwegian Gambling Authority, New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (Australia) and Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming (Australia) are the winners in IAGR’s annual awards ...

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GamCare Release Annual Report 2022-23

October 20, 2023 | Responsible gaming

The number of calls and online chats to our National Gambling Helpline last year reached the highest level on record. UK (October 18, 2023) — Today we publish our 2022-23 Annual Report which ...

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Government Launches Consultation on Statutory Levy For RET – BGC Response

October 19, 2023 | Responsible gaming

LONDON (October 18, 2023) — A spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “BGC members pledged £100m over four years to fund Research, Education and Treatment (RET) services to...

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New Research on Cashless Gaming Systems

October 12, 2023 | Online Gambling Subscriber Only

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National Council on Problem Gambling Partners with Mindway AI to Enhance Responsible Gambling Initiatives

October 12, 2023 | Responsible gaming

Washington, DC (October 11, 2023) – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and safer gambling solution provider Mindway AI are proud to announce their strategic partnership. This partner...

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Hotel Operator Facing Additional Charges for Alleged Responsible Gambling Failures

October 6, 2023 | Responsible gaming

VICTORIA, Australia (October 5, 2023) — The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued three new charges against Rumotel Pty Ltd, the operator of the Tower Hotel in H...

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