Social responsibility

11.09.2024Legal

Labour Party Urged to Act on Tighter Gambling Advertising Restrictions

Push for Stronger Advertising Restrictions During the summit, experts urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to implement tougher controls on how gambling is marketed. This call follows growing concern over the...

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...
Finland Veikkaus Prepares for a Transformative Era in the Gambling Industry iGamingExpress
10.09.2024Legal

EGBA Urges Finland to Refine Online Gambling Legislation

Concerns Over Marketing and Bonus Restrictions While the EGBA welcomed the shift, its Secretary General, Maarten Haijer, highlighted areas in the proposal that require further refinement to ensure the legislation...

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...
Australia
04.09.2024Legal

Gambling ad regulations in Australia. Final decision still pending

Reforms still under discussion Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently clarified that the government has not yet made a final decision regarding gambling advertising reforms. This follows media reports suggesting that...

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...

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...
GambleAware Releases Data Maps Revealing Gambling Harms in Great Britain
30.08.2024Sport Betting

Leicester Riders Forge Groundbreaking Partnership with Ygam to Safeguard Youth

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...