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 is scheduled to take place on 11 June at the D’Podium International Event Centre in Ikeja, Lagos....
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Responsible Gambling
June 2, 2026
European operators support new EN 18144 standard for safer gambling
The European gaming industry has taken a significant step toward strengthening responsible gambling practices following the publication of EN 18144, a new voluntary European standard designed to help operators identify...
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...
Responsible Gambling
May 18, 2026
Incentive Games secures interim gaming licence in Pennsylvania
Incentive Games has received an interim gaming licence in the US state of Pennsylvania from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, allowing the company to offer its real-money gaming products to...
Responsible Gambling
May 15, 2026
UK launches independent gambling harms research centre in Britain
The United Kingdom has launched a major new national research initiative focused on gambling-related harm, marking a significant development in the country’s public health and regulatory landscape. The new Gambling...
Responsible Gambling
May 13, 2026
BetBlocker expands Syrian Arabic gambling support across Europe
BetBlocker has announced the expansion of its gambling harm prevention services to include support for Syrian Arabic speakers, as the charity seeks to improve access to assistance for displaced Syrian...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
Belgium gambling advertising rules spark BAGO call for fair standards
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has renewed its call for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling advertising in Belgium after new public health data highlighted the continued visibility of...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
Dutch gambling advertising ban debate intensifies over player safety
The Dutch government is reviewing whether stronger gambling advertising restrictions are needed as policymakers continue reassessing the effectiveness of current player protection measures. Discussions now include the possibility of a...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
GamScore unveils dashboard and score for safer betting in the UK
The development of responsible gambling technology continues to evolve across the United Kingdom as regulators operators and consumers seek more effective ways to support safer betting practices. Against this backdrop,...
Responsible Gambling
April 27, 2026
Spelinspektionen reviews deposit limits and player protection in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has initiated a formal supervisory review into how licensed gambling operators in Sweden manage customers who set higher monthly deposit limits. The move places particular emphasis on player protection...
Responsible Gambling
April 10, 2026
Portugal SRIJ launches centralized self exclusion system for iGaming
Portugal has taken a significant regulatory step in the evolution of its online gaming market. The country’s gaming authority, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos, widely known as SRIJ,...
Responsible Gambling
April 10, 2026
Italy reconsiders gambling ad ban to boost football funding
Italy is once again evaluating a policy that once stood as one of Europe’s strictest approaches to gambling regulation. The nationwide ban on gambling advertising and sports sponsorships, introduced under...
Responsible Gambling
April 8, 2026
AGCOM proposes stricter rules on Italian gambling communications
Italy is moving to further tighten its already strict regulatory approach to gambling communications, as the national communications authority AGCOM introduces a new framework aimed at reinforcing the distinction between...
Responsible Gambling
April 8, 2026
Ukraine gambling sector brings in €395m in 2025 taxes and fees
Ukraine’s regulated gambling sector produced substantial fiscal returns in 2025, reflecting the impact of ongoing regulatory reforms, stricter enforcement measures and renewed oversight of market participants. Authorities reported a combination...
Responsible Gambling
April 6, 2026
AGCO Updates iGaming Rules Ahead of Ontario Self-Exclusion Launch
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has introduced a series of amendments to its Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming as part of preparations for a significant regulatory shift in...
Responsible Gambling
April 6, 2026
Netherlands strengthens gambling oversight and player protection
The regulatory landscape for online gambling in the Netherlands continues to evolve as authorities refine their approach to consumer protection and market supervision. The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA,...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
BGC confirms dates for Safer Gambling Week 2026 this November
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has confirmed that Safer Gambling Week 2026 will take place from 16 to 22 November, continuing its long-standing campaign to promote responsible play and...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
BetBlocker boosts gambling support in Slovakia via national helpline
A new collaborative initiative between BetBlocker and Linka pomoci pre problémy s hranÃm marks a significant step in strengthening responsible gambling support across Slovakia. The partnership aims to improve accessibility...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
KSA clarifies duty of care rules for Dutch online gambling operators
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the official gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has published two detailed studies alongside updated guidance aimed at strengthening how licensed online gambling operators meet their duty of...
Responsible Gambling
March 26, 2026
BHA criticises UK move to keep betting levy unchanged
The British Horseracing Authority has publicly criticised the UK Government’s decision to leave the Horserace Betting Levy unchanged following the 2024 review, raising concerns about the long term financial sustainability...
Responsible Gambling
March 11, 2026
German survey finds gambling ads influence vulnerable players
A large German survey involving nearly 4,800 active gamblers has concluded that individuals experiencing gambling-related problems are significantly more likely to report being influenced by gambling advertising. The research highlights...
Responsible Gambling
March 9, 2026
Mindway AI partners with Amelco to integrate safer gambling tools
Mindway AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Amelco, a well known B2B igaming platform provider, to integrate its advanced safer gambling technology into Amelco’s platform infrastructure. The collaboration...
Responsible Gambling
February 27, 2026
Denmark gambling reform package strengthens consumer protection rules
The Government of Denmark has introduced a wide ranging legislative proposal designed to reform the national gambling sector. Presented by the Danish Minister of Taxation, the initiative has received firm...