Responsible Gambling

12.09.2024Legal

Ban on Offshore Gaming in the Philippines to Impact Thousands of Workers

Thousands of Workers Affected by the Ban The ban on the formerly named Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will have significant consequences for local employment, with nearly 27,000 Filipinos expected...
11.09.2024Finances

Swedish Gambling Market Sees 6% Year-on-Year Growth in Q2 2024

Growth in Online Gambling Leads the Market According to data from Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling market experienced notable growth during the second quarter of 2024. Turnover – defined as players'...

Majority of Brits Support Ban on Political Betting for Politicians

Recent Scandal Fuels Public Discontent The scandal unfolded earlier this year following reports that politicians and police officers had allegedly placed bets on the date of the General Election using...

Ireland Confronts Rising Problem Gambling Rates Among Women with New Recovery Services

Gambling Stigma Hits Women Harder Among the population dealing with gambling-related problems, 45.5% are women. However, many women face a unique set of challenges due to the stigma surrounding gambling...

Danish Gambling Regulator Blocks 162 Illegal Websites in 2024 to Protect Youth from Gambling Risks

Targeting Illegal Gambling Platforms and Protecting Young People The blocked sites included online casinos, sports betting, and skin betting platforms, many of which were designed to attract children and young...
Australia

Australia Urged to Tackle Gambling Harm Following New Grattan Institute Study

Pokies and Online Betting Are the Biggest Contributors The study, titled A Better Bet: How Australia Should Prevent Gambling Harm, reveals that Australians lose approximately AUD1,635 ($1,101) annually on gambling—significantly...
GambleAware Releases Data Maps Revealing Gambling Harms in Great Britain
05.09.2024Legal

New Betting Limits on Online Slots in the UK Come into Effect

Stricter Limits for Younger Gamblers Under the new regulations, players under the age of 25 can now only bet a maximum of £2 per spin on online slot games. Those...

Google Tightens Gambling Advertising Policies in Germany Ahead of GGL Certification Deadline

Mandatory GGL Certification for Gambling Advertisers As part of its updated Gambling and Games policies for the German market, Google has informed advertisers that they must obtain GGL licensing certification...
Controversial Betting Scandal Shakes Italian Football Squad

Sandro Tonali Returns to Newcastle After Serving Betting Suspension

End of Suspension and Return to Action Tonali’s suspension, imposed by the Italian football authorities and extended globally with FIFA's approval, ended last Wednesday. This allowed the midfielder to rejoin his...

New Zealand Opens Public Consultation on Gambling Harm Prevention Strategy

Public Engagement on Gambling Harm As part of its ongoing efforts to combat gambling-related issues, the New Zealand government is inviting citizens to participate in a consultation on the next...
03.09.2024Legal

Dutch Parliament Debates Ban on Online Gambling Advertising Amid Target Audience Concerns

Targeting Young Adults Under Scrutiny The debate was intensified following a report from the media outlet De Groene Amsterdammer, which highlighted the prevalence of online gambling ads in the Netherlands,...