Responsible Gambling

New Rules in the Netherlands Lead to Sharp Decline in High Gambling Losses
Regulatory Changes Reduce Player Losses
According to the Ksa’s Spring 2025 monitoring report, the introduction of new responsible gambling rules in October 2024—including deposit limits—has...

Sweden Evaluates New Measures to Tackle Unlicensed Online Gambling
Unlicensed gambling remains active
Spelinspektionen has released an analysis on unlicensed online gambling in Sweden. The report maps out key operators and their methods to...

Black Market Gambling Gains Ground in the UK
Unregulated Gambling on the Rise
The Black Market Evaluation Report, based on over 1,500 survey responses across different demographic groups, exposes widespread...

Swiss Casinos Introduce a Code of Conduct for Player Protection
Comprehensive Measures to Safeguard Players
The new initiative follows the Swiss government's granting of casino licenses with the expectation of responsible operations. As part...

One in Four Over-Indebted Finns Uses Payday Loans for Gambling
Payday Loans for Everyday Crises and Gambling
The survey gathered responses from 765 heavily indebted individuals who used Takaisinperintä's services, which aim to help out clients that have...

Gamban Adds Finnish to Support Safer Gambling in Finland
New Language Support Removes Barrier to Self-Exclusion
Gamban’s latest update includes Finnish as a language option, allowing individuals in Finland to access the platform in...

Teen Gambling in Australia Reaches Alarming Levels
The Scope of Teen Gambling in Australia
The study by The Australia Institute highlights that gambling is widespread among young Australians, especially those aged 18...

Greek Regulator Introduces AI Tool to Strengthen Player Protection
AI-Powered Screening Now Available on HGC Website
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has rolled out a new initiative focused on player welfare. Through its collaboration...

Snooker’s Mark King Opens Up About Years of Problem Gambling
Gambling Played a Major Role in King’s Decline
In a candid appearance on the Cue Sport Hub YouTube podcast, Mark King didn’t...

Trends in Self-Exclusion Registrations Across Australia
Decrease in New Registrations
By the end of March 2025, a total of 40,121 people had registered with BetStop. Of these, 27,763 exclusions are currently active. This suggests...

Bulgaria extends minimum self-exclusion period for gamblers to one year
New rules aim to strengthen player protection
The updated rule means individuals who join Bulgaria’s national self-exclusion register must now commit to a minimum one-year break from gambling. Previously, the...

BetMGM Canada Fined $110,000 for Offering Cash Incentives to Open Accounts
Cash Incentives Offered at Public Events
According to AGCO, BetMGM Canada engaged marketing firms that directly offered members of the public cash rewards for...