Apple is facing a significant legal challenge in Brazil after three child protection organisations filed a lawsuit seeking stricter age verification measures for gambling applications distributed through the company's App Store. The case highlights growing regulatory attention on digital platforms that provide access to age restricted content and reflects Brazil's broader efforts to strengthen online protections for children and teenagers....
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Responsible Gambling
July 23, 2026
Svenska Spel defends safer gambling commitment amid revenue growth debate
Sweden's state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has defended its commitment to safer gambling after facing public criticism over whether its recent commercial success is being prioritised ahead of player protection....
Responsible Gambling
July 22, 2026
TaDa Gaming strengthens UK market trust through responsible gaming strategy
Since entering the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has continued to strengthen its reputation by placing responsible gaming at the centre of its long-term business strategy....
Responsible Gambling
July 13, 2026
When strict gambling rules create weaker player protection
Germany’s gambling regulation was built around a serious and defensible objective: players should be pushed towards legal, supervised and safer gambling environments. That principle is difficult to criticise in itself,...
Responsible Gambling
July 8, 2026
Germany Gambling Regulation and Supplier Risk Oversight
Germany’s gambling regulation still has a structural blind spot. It often looks strongest when it deals with the visible operator, the licensed domain or the company name that appears on...
Responsible Gambling
July 7, 2026
Relax Gaming expands portfolio launch with Starcasino in Netherlands
Relax Gaming has continued its expansion across Europe's regulated online gambling sector by introducing its complete portfolio of casino content to Starcasino in the Netherlands. The latest integration reflects the...
Responsible Gambling
July 7, 2026
When 800,000 player records are exposed, what does reliability still mean?
Germany’s gambling regulator has repeatedly placed player protection at the centre of the country’s regulated online gambling model. That promise is easy to support in principle. The harder test comes...
Responsible Gambling
July 3, 2026
Has Germany built a gambling market that rewards scale?
Germany’s regulated gambling market is often discussed through the language of legality, player protection and enforcement. Those are important questions, and they should remain central to any serious review of...
Responsible Gambling
July 1, 2026
Casino Guru Academy launches course on self‑exclusion best practice
Casino Guru Academy has introduced a new educational programme designed to help iGaming operators strengthen responsible gambling practices and improve player protection. The latest course, Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice,...
Responsible Gambling
June 30, 2026
1xCare launches to strengthen player protection and responsible gambling
The global gambling industry continues to place increasing emphasis on responsible gambling and player protection as regulatory expectations evolve and public awareness grows. Against this backdrop, 1xCare has officially launched...
Responsible Gambling
June 30, 2026
Mystery Shopper Tests Examine Germany’s Gambling Safeguards
When Germany introduced the Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021, the objective was clear. A nationwide regulatory framework supported by central technical systems would provide a consistent level of player protection regardless of which...
Responsible Gambling
June 25, 2026
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to advance player safety
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to lead research-driven player safety programmes focused on improving gambling interventions and outcomes.
Responsible Gambling
June 24, 2026
1xBet growth strategy drives sustainable expansion across markets
The global iGaming sector has undergone significant transformation over the past decade. What was once an industry largely focused on rapid market expansion has evolved into a highly regulated environment...
Responsible Gambling
June 24, 2026
Online gambling concerns rise as GamCare reports new trends
The issue of online gambling continues to attract attention in the United Kingdom after leading gambling support charity GamCare reported a significant increase in the proportion of people seeking help...
Responsible Gambling
June 23, 2026
SBC Summit to Examine What Effective Player Protection Looks Like in Practice
As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions. Against this backdrop, the Player Protection...
Responsible Gambling
June 18, 2026
PopOK Gaming enters Swiss iGaming market with certified games
PopOK Gaming, a leading modern iGaming content developer, has officially secured game certification for the regulated Swiss market. This milestone achievement marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion...
Responsible Gambling
June 16, 2026
Germany’s Gambling Enforcement: Why Unlicensed Sites Remain Visible
Germany's modern gambling framework was built around a number of clearly stated objectives. Consumer protection, market supervision, responsible gambling and the reduction of unlicensed gambling activity have all featured prominently...
Responsible Gambling
June 15, 2026
Mindway AI debuts Gamalyze Sports during FIFA World Cup action
Gamalyze Sports has officially launched worldwide as Mindway AI introduces a new version of its responsible gambling technology designed specifically around sports and football-themed gameplay. The release comes at a...
Responsible Gambling
June 12, 2026
Germany Gambling Regulation: How LUGAS Shapes Market Oversight
Over the past decade, gambling regulation across Europe has increasingly shifted from traditional supervision towards technology-driven oversight. Regulators are no longer relying solely on audits, licence reviews and operator reporting....
Responsible Gambling
June 9, 2026
Veikkaus introduces mandatory care conversations under new loss limits
Finnish gambling operator Veikkaus has introduced a revised responsible gambling framework that requires certain customers to participate in mandatory care conversations when they reach specific annual loss thresholds. The changes,...
Responsible Gambling
June 8, 2026
1xBet joins Gamble Alert’s Responsible Gaming Symposium in Nigeria
1xBet has confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming Responsible Gaming Symposium organised by Gamble Alert, a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on gambling awareness and player protection. The event...
Responsible Gambling
June 2, 2026
European operators support new EN 18144 standard for safer gambling
EN 18144 safer gambling gives European operators nine behavioural markers for detecting risky play, while remaining voluntary and subject to national law.
Responsible Gambling
June 1, 2026
KSA launches World Cup campaign to warn young adults about betting risks
The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched a nationwide responsible gambling initiative aimed at young adults ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The campaign, titled "Laat je...
Responsible Gambling
May 29, 2026
Ontario iGaming market reaches CA$9.3bn as BetGuard launches
Ontario’s regulated iGaming sector continued to demonstrate resilience in April as the province reported CA$9.3 billion in total wagers across licensed online gaming platforms. Although wagering activity slowed slightly compared...
Responsible Gambling
May 25, 2026
Ukraine links gambling addiction policy to wartime national security
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has formally identified gambling addiction as a national security concern during the ongoing war, marking a significant shift in how the country approaches gambling regulation...
Responsible Gambling
May 25, 2026
Brazil self-exclusion betting register surpasses 500,000 users
Brazil’s national self-exclusion register for online betting has surpassed 500,000 users, marking another milestone in the country’s developing regulated gambling market. The latest figures released by federal authorities indicate continued...
Responsible Gambling
May 22, 2026
Spain’s DGOJ opens €950,620 in research grants for gambling harm studies
Spain’s gambling regulator has launched a new public funding initiative aimed at supporting research into gambling-related harm and prevention measures. The programme, announced by the Directorate General for the Regulation...