Industry
October 4, 2022
SkillOnNet Committed to Supporting Safer Gambling Week Mission
Safer Gambling Week in the United Kingdom is an annual campaign that focuses on promoting safe and responsible gambling. It’s universally supported by regulated companies in the sector and this year, the initiative is backed by EGO, EGamingOnline.com, and SkillOnNet’s partner affiliate program which is working with the company’s numerous brands. SkillOnNet Readies to Support […]
Industry
October 4, 2022
RGC Teams up with Thinktv for a New PSA
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), a body dedicated to reducing gambling risks through innovation, awareness and improved safeguards, has teamed up with the marketing and research association thinktv to launch a new iGaming public education campaign. RGC Launches a New PSA The new initiative is RGC’s response to the popularization of iGaming in the province […]
Casino
October 3, 2022
Paf Implemented €10K Annual Loss Limit for Young People
Online gambling operator Paf made another step to strengthen its responsible gaming measures by introducing a lower gambling loss limit for people aged between 18 and 24. Extra Protection for Young People Players at Paf aged 18-24 now have a mandatory loss limit of €10,000 ($9,800) annually following the new responsible gambling measure introduced by […]
Sports
October 3, 2022
Peter Shilton Calls for Restriction of Gambling Ads and Sponsorship in Soccer
Soccer legend Peter Shilton has condemned the toxic relationship soccer has with gambling providers, particularly criticizing the gambling deal of the English Football League (EFL), which sees soccer clubs profit from gamblers’ losses. Former Goalie Peter Shilton Advocates for Fewer Ads in Soccer Legendary England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has been struggling with gambling addiction for […]
Industry
September 30, 2022
YGAM Extends Strong Support for Armed Forces Covenant
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to its list of partners. As a result, YGAM is doubling down on its continued support for the Armed Force community, the organization said in a press statement. The Armed Forces Covenant focuses on assisting armed forces community to access governmental […]
Industry
September 29, 2022
British Charities Release Gambling Education Framework
Three UK charities have banded together to launch a new Gambling Education Framework. Their main objective is to teach the youth about the dangers of gambling harm and how to avoid becoming problem gamblers. The Framework Helps Educators Protect the Youth The three charities in question are GamCare, YGAM and Fast Forward. Each of the […]
Casino
September 28, 2022
NT Government Released Four Worrying Gambling Harm Reports
The reports rely on data from 2018 and were concluded in 2021. However, it took a further 13 months until they were made public, and there’s a worrying trend in their conclusions. All reports suggest a mix of legislative and structural changes, signaling there’s a lot that can be improved on almost all levels. While […]
Casino
September 27, 2022
Christchurch Casino Goes Online, Sparks Concerns
Christchurch Casino’s plans to launch an online casino do not sit well with gambling safety activists in New Zealand. While the local casino company lacks a license to operate online gaming in the country, people in New Zealand are legally permitted to play with offshore brands. Christchurch Casino Goes Digital Christchurch Casino will establish an […]
Industry
September 26, 2022
Ohio Supporting Responsible Gaming Education Month
It is the last week of Responsible Gaming Education Month this year, and this week’s theme is about technology that can help in that. Ohio’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio for Responsible Gambling initiative and almost all bodies related to gambling are contributing – from creating online quizzes, through supporting responsible gambling […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Six Operators Pledge to Be More Responsible
Six of the most esteemed gambling operators in the United States have joined forces to fight against gambling harm. The companies have pledged to be more responsible and protect their customers. Operators Will Work for a Safer Gambling Market The six operators in question are BetMGM, DraftKings, Bally’s Corporation, MGM Resorts, Entain and FanDuel. All […]
