Responsible Gambling

New Age Requirements Across the Sector As of 2024, the minimum age for participating in sports betting, arcade games, and bingo in Belgium has been raised to 21 years, matching...

Impact on Low-Harm Gamblers The NatCen report reveals that the credit card ban has had the most noticeable effect on individuals experiencing low levels of, or no reported, gambling harm. These...

GGL Enhances Coordination with State Authorities

New Powers for Spelinspektionen The Swedish government has enhanced the authority of the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, allowing it to take a more proactive role in preventing excessive online gambling. The...

Wide Range of Self-Exclusion Options BetStop offers a flexible range of self-exclusion periods, allowing individuals to opt out of gambling services for as little as three months or as long...

A Landmark Collaboration in British Basketball The partnership between Leicester Riders and Ygam represents a major development in the realm of British sports, as it is the first time a...

New Gambling Block Feature Allied Irish Banks (AIB) has launched a new feature that allows customers to voluntarily block gambling transactions on their debit and credit cards. This initiative is designed...

KSA Takes Action Against Influencers The Netherlands' Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently forced the removal of a YouTube video featuring two Dutch influencers. The influencers were found promoting an illegal...

BetBlocker’s Role in Promoting Safer Gambling BetBlocker, a UK-registered charity, provides a free-to-use app that restricts access to thousands of gambling websites across various platforms. Its primary goal is to...

AMA Calls for Comprehensive Advertising Ban The AMA has publicly voiced its support for a complete ban on online gambling ads, emphasizing the need for swift action. This request follows the...

Targeting Unlicensed Online Casinos The investigation will focus on offshore online casinos offering services directly to Japanese customers. Authorities will examine the locations of these websites, track how many Japanese...

Public Health Risks Highlighted The Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) has expressed concerns over Finland’s government plans to dismantle Veikkaus's monopoly on gambling. The research body warns that introducing a...