Industry
March 14, 2023
Paddy Power Says Sustainability a Must for Gambling to Survive
Making gamblers safer is a vital part of the gambling industry’s long-term plans for success, argues the man whose company bears his name. In fact, this is the only way to guarantee that consumers are in good financial and mental health so that they can repeatedly choose this pastime as a viable entertainment option. The […]
Industry
March 10, 2023
“Take Time to Think” Fails to Impact Players, Study Says
Recent research has highlighted that Take Time to Think, a safer gambling initiative by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), might not be very effective. The results show that the campaign and its slogan barely affect players’ behavior, if at all. The inefficiency of the Take Time to Think system was demonstrated by experts at […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Link Between Loot Boxes and Gambling Evident per New Research
According to Lure Clark, director of UBC’s Center of Gambling Research, there is some evidence to suggest that loot boxes and problem gambling have a link and are somehow related. Previous research in places such as the United Kingdom and Australia has claimed similar findings, although researchers stopped short of categorizing loot boxes themselves as […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Maine Gambling Control Board Introduces New Virtual Self-Exclusion Program
Local media outlet Village Soup reported that the Maine Gambling Control Board has introduced a new virtual program to help people voluntarily ban themselves from gambling in Maine casinos. Previously, people had to go to a casino or another designated location to fill out the form to ban themselves. With this new virtual option, individuals […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Michigan to Promote Safer Gambling with “Don’t Regret the Bet”
The Michigan Gaming Control Board, Michigan’s gaming regulator, has unveiled a new statewide responsible gambling campaign. The initiative is called Don’t Regret the Bet and seeks to incentivize moderation in wagering. The multi-media campaign will is delivered in partnership with King Media and will be aired on TV, local radio and across many digital channels. […]
Industry
March 6, 2023
Australian Regulator Self-Exclusion System Failed 48 Problem Gamblers
The recent revelations regarding Australia’s top regional regulator point to entrenched deficiencies in its consumer protection systems. The names of nearly 50 people who asked to be banned from gambling never reached operators due to a long-lasting rules oversight. Rising controversy and advocate outrage significantly degraded the regulator’s reputation and undermined its recent recommendations regarding […]
Sports
March 6, 2023
Maryland College Promotes Responsible Sports Betting
The move aims to get ahead of the trend of sports betting becoming increasingly popular, as well as to serve as an example of what the standard approach for universities should look like. Towson University’s program is titled “Tigers Play Responsibly” – after the college’s Tigers moniker. MA Tigers Support Responsible Gambling The campaign is […]
Industry
March 6, 2023
Gambling Ads Bombardment in Victoria Sparks Worries about the Next Generation
Gambling advertisements have been an integral part of how companies communicate new offerings and promotions to fans. However, ads are also a major topic of the safer gambling discussion as more and more people realize the harm they can do to the new generation. In the Australian state of Victoria, for example, kids are bombarded […]
Industry
March 6, 2023
KSA Teams with ZonMw to Launch Gambling Addiction Research
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), asked the Dutch organization for health research and care innovation, ZonMw, to launch research into problem gambling and the treatment of gambling harm and addiction. Consequently, ZonMw confirmed the launch of a new Prevention of Gambling Addiction research program last week. The new program launched on […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
Caesars Steps Up the Fight against Problem Gambling
Caesars Entertainment joined National Problem Gambling Awareness Month with an official press release detailing the company’s continued commitment to the cause. Its updated self-exclusion program and enhanced 21+ gaming policy aim to create a better betting environment and ensure the operator’s continued commitment towards integrity and customer care. Self-Exclusion Receives a Substantial Update The first […]
