Industry
December 20, 2022
Survey Shows Belgium’s Self-Exclusion System Needs Larger Scale
Belgium’s Gambling Commission conducted a survey with 275 respondent which have chosen to limit their gambling behavior through EPIS. The survey has revealed that the system is very beneficial for players but still needs improvements to be able to protect players in a more effective way. 90% of the Respondents Find EPIS Useful The overall […]
Lottery
December 20, 2022
North Carolina Education Lottery Says Gift Tickets Are No Child’s Play
The organizations have cautioned adults not to use lottery tickets as holiday gifts as they could lead to pathological behavior later in life and “normalize” gambling in a way that pushes kids to develop an addiction. Keep Tradition Going But Don’t Harm Children The North Carolina Education Lottery executive director Mark Michalko said that while […]
Industry
December 19, 2022
Schools Seek to Educate Kids on Dangers of Problem Gambling
BBC News reported on new resources prepared by the CCEA in the form of five lessons that will help teachers at schools across the UK make their pupils of age 11 to 14 aware of the harm that may come from gaming and gambling. The Lessons Offer a Positive Approach to Gaming The lessons put […]
Industry
December 16, 2022
EGBA Proposes Creation of Standard Markers for Gambling Harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) submitted a proposal seeking the creation of standard markers for gambling harm in Europe. Standard European Markers to Combat Gambling Addiction The proposal was submitted Thursday to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) as EGBA is planning to enhance the protection of customers and fight gambling harm. The […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Jackpocket Joins the Gift Responsibly Campaign for Fifth Year in a Row
Lottery ticket retailer Jackpocket officially announced its participation in 2022’s Gift Responsibly Campaign. The project aims to raise awareness regarding the risks of gifting lottery tickets to minors, rallying community organizations and lotteries worldwide behind its cause. Jackpocket is a long-time supporter of the campaign and is well-regarded for its responsible gaming efforts. The Campaign […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
NSW Clubs to Connect with Bettors through Ok2Play? App
Four clubs in the Illawarra region, Australia, have launched a new safer gambling initiative where gamblers will be asked to confirm whether they are OK to play before they begin. This will be made possible through a new app called Ok2Play? It would allow problem gamblers or people having second thoughts to rethink whether they […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Illinois Addresses Problem Gambling Rates Through New Campaign
The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a new campaign under the tagline of “Are You Really Winning?” aimed at addressing the fallacy that gambling can make you rich and looking at problem gambling as a mental and public health issue. The campaign is aimed at addressing the issue and raising awareness about problem […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
Casino Guru, Gordon Moody to Release a Safer Gambling Course
Casino Guru, the biggest casino database in the world, has teamed up with the British safer gambling charity Gordon Moody. The two parties will join forces, just as suggested by GambleAware, to deliver a new interactive safer gambling course. Casino Guru and Gordon Moody Teamed Up for a New Course Casino Guru and Gordon Moody […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
APG Launches Inquiry into Public Health Approach to Tackle Gambling Harm
The All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling in Northern Ireland was created back in March 2020. The group sought to tackle gambling harm and reduce it by advocating for effective changes and launching different inquiries. APG Announces the Launch of a New Inquiry On Tuesday, the APG announced the launch of […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
More Young Australians Attending Gamblers Anonymous Meetings
Australia is one of the countries that are notorious for having many gamblers on its territory, and they’ve been spending a lot of money on gambling. Gambling harm has a way of extending the damage to those close to its suffering, and this latest ABC report illustrates that by looking at how the demographics of […]
