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    Home/Responsible Gambling & Player Protection

    Responsible Gambling & Player Protection

    Self-exclusion, deposit limits, affordability checks, and responsible gambling policy developments worldwide.

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    19 articles

    ACMA Warns Chasebet Over BetStop Failures as 19 Illegal Sites Blocked

    Australia's gambling regulator has handed Chasebet a formal warning for self-exclusion promotion failures, while simultaneously moving against 19 more unlicensed operators in an ongoing crackdown on the illegal market.

    Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 16 Apr 2026

    Casino Guru shortlisted in "Casino Affiliate of the Year" category in AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026

    Casino Guru is proud to receive this nomination, as it once again serves as proof of the company’s sustained focus on improving the wider industry ecosystem, prioritizing player protection, and championing a fair and transparent online gambling industry.

    Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 16 Apr 2026

    Norway Launches Four-Year Plan to Keep Young People Away from Gambling

    Norway is investing heavily in education, treatment and research to tackle gambling harm from the ground up. But with its state monopoly operator under scrutiny, the government faces questions about whether prevention alone is enough.

    Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 27 Mar 2026

    Casino Guru opens public Voting for Players’ Choice and Voice of the People categories in 2026 Awards

    Earlier this year, Casino Guru officially revealed the shortlists across all award categories, following a record-breaking number of high-quality applications from across the iGaming industry. These shortlisted candidates represent the strongest performers in areas such as transparency, social responsibility, innovation, leadership, and player protection.

    Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 23 Mar 2026

    Spinomenal strikes it lucky with 3 Irish Treasures Hold & Hit

    Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has struck gold with the launch of 3 Irish Treasures Hold & Hit, a charming new addition to its Hold & Hit portfolio.

    Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 2 Mar 2026

    NHS Wales brings gambling harm care into mainstream health system with new helpline and treatment pathway

    NHS Wales will launch a specialist gambling treatment service and the Wales Gambling Helpline on 1 April 2026, bringing gambling harm support into mainstream healthcare with NHS led referral, treatment and aftercare funded through the statutory gambling levy.

    Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 26 Feb 2026

    German legal storm threatens to crash the Maltese fortress protecting bet365

    The escalating legal conflict over bet365 in Germany serves as a litmus test for the European Union’s ability to enforce judicial cooperation across borders. As Maltese legislation continues to shield operators from multi million euro claims the upcoming decisions from the European Court of Justice will determine whether the current system of regulatory loopholes can survive or if a new era of stringent player protection and cross border accountability is about to begin.

    Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 26 Jan 2026

    Brazil Centralised Self-Exclusion System to Launch by End of 2025

    Brazil's gambling regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), has published new rules that will establish a centralised platform for bettors to

    Regulatory - iGaming Times - 12 Nov 2025

    The Weekly Round-Up: Europe Sets Landmark Standard on Gambling Harm as US Judge Rules Big Tech Must Face Lawsuits

    This week, the industry's tectonic plates shifted. We saw the culmination of years of cross-border collaboration in Europe result in a landmark agreement that

    Regulatory - iGaming Times - 3 Oct 2025

    First Pan-European Standard on 'Markers of Gambling Harm' Approved in Landmark Vote

    A groundbreaking initiative to create the first-ever pan-European standard for identifying markers of gambling harm has been successfully approved, in a major

    Corporate - iGaming Times - 2 Oct 2025

    UK Gambling Harm and Demand for Support Both Rising, Landmark GambleAware Survey Finds

    One of the final landmark pieces of research from the outgoing UK charity GambleAware has painted a concerning picture of the state of gambling in Great

    Corporate - iGaming Times - 12 Sept 2025

    The Challenge of the UK's 'Non-GamStop' Black Market

    The integrity of the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market is facing a persistent challenge from a growing number of offshore operators that deliberately

    Corporate - iGaming Times - 31 Aug 2025

    GambleAware Appoints Anna Hargrave as 'Transition CEO' to Oversee Its Closure

    GambleAware, the charity that has for years been at the centre of Great Britain's efforts to tackle gambling-related harm, has named a new chief executive to

    Corporate - iGaming Times - 28 Aug 2025

    Germany's National Self-Exclusion System OASIS Sees 'Continuous' Growth, Data Reveals

    OASIS, Germany’s mandatory national self-exclusion system for all forms of licensed gambling, is experiencing "continuously increasing" growth, according to a

    Regulatory - iGaming Times - 22 Aug 2025

    Ghana Mandates Biometric Verification for All Gambling in Major KYC Overhaul

    The Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG) has introduced one of the most stringent Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and player protection regimes in Africa, mandating that

    Regulatory - iGaming Times - 19 Aug 2025

    Lagos State Launches 'SafePlay' Self-Exclusion Tool in Major RG Push

    Nigeria's most influential state-level gambling regulator, the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), has launched a significant responsible

    Regulatory - iGaming Times - 11 Aug 2025

    Dutch Regulator Warns Gambling Tax Hike is Harming Legal Market, Fuelling Black Market Risk

    In a rare and pointed critique of government policy, the Netherlands' gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has stated that the recent increase in

    Regulatory - iGaming Times - 6 Aug 2025

    UK Gambling Harm Enters New Era as GambleAware Closes and Statutory Levy Takes Hold

    The architecture of Great Britain's gambling harm prevention and treatment landscape is being fundamentally reshaped. In a move that signals the end of an

    Corporate - iGaming Times - 28 Jul 2025

    UK Horseracing Fights 'Catastrophic' Gambling Tax Harmonisation Proposal

    The British horseracing industry has mobilised in a significant fightback against a government proposal to overhaul gambling taxation, a move leaders have

    Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 15 Jul 2025