Social responsibility
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...
UK Health Committee to Investigate Gambling-Related Harms and Public Health Response
The State of Gambling in the UK
In 2023, around 25 million people in England gambled. The gambling industry's gross gambling yield (GGY) reached £15.6...
Liverpool Launches Public Health Campaign to Tackle Gambling-Related Harm
Research Reveals Elevated Gambling Risk in Liverpool
A recent study commissioned by Liverpool City Council in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) found that...
New film featuring CEO Uri Poliavich
This exclusive glimpse into Poliavich’s story underscores his philosophy that “charity drives business,” demonstrating how purpose, ambition, and innovation can transcend corporate success to...
Dutch Regulator Warns Newspapers Against Promoting Illegal Gambling Sites
KSA Finds Unlicensed Operators Featured in Dutch Media
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has formally addressed newspaper and magazine editors across the country following the...
Japan Struggles to Curb Offshore Gambling Growth
Widespread Use of Offshore Gambling
Despite Japan's strict gambling laws, millions place bets on offshore sites. A survey by the Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction revealed...
Bank or Moral Guardian? We Ask Santander Why It Monitors Customers’ Gambling Expenses
Santander’s Gamble?
Santander, one of the largest banks in the UK, has recently found itself at the center of controversy after customers began receiving emails about their gambling activity.
These messages...
Danish Gambling Authority Highlights FATF List Updates for Operators
FATF Lists and Their Importance
FATF maintains two key lists: the Grey List and the Black List. The Grey List includes jurisdictions under increased scrutiny due...
Andy Boucher Appointed as New Chair of GambleAware
A New Leader with a Broad Background
Boucher has been a trustee of GambleAware since December 2023 and has also served as the charity’s deputy chair....
GamCare Appoints Victoria Corbishley as New CEO
Extensive Leadership Background
Victoria Corbishley brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as Senior Director of Health and Care at the British Red Cross,...
EGBA Calls for Stricter Age Restrictions in Gambling-Related Social Media Ads
Reviewing Compliance Across European Markets
The review analyzed 120 gambling advertisements from EGBA members across Greece, Spain, Romania, and the UK. It covered multiple platforms, including...
Gambling Commission Reports on Financial Risk Checks Pilot
Pilot Assesses "Frictionless" Checks
The pilot program, a recommendation from the UK's gambling review white paper, triggers checks when a player deposits £500 monthly.
Although...