Romania is taking a structured step toward addressing gambling-related harm through a new national funding initiative led by the National Gambling Office (ONJN). The regulator has confirmed that €5 million will be distributed as non-reimbursable grants under the “Conscious and Free” programme, a public interest initiative designed to support prevention, education and treatment efforts....
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Responsible Gambling
April 17, 2026
UKGC moves financial risk checks pilot into detailed analysis phase
The UK Gambling Commission has formally progressed its financial risk assessments pilot into a detailed analytical phase, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing reform of gambling regulation in...
Responsible Gambling
April 15, 2026
KSA funds addiction prevention programs to reduce gambling harm
The Kansspelautoriteit has announced a targeted allocation of financial resources to support five health-focused initiatives aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the Netherlands. The funding is distributed through the regulator’s...
Responsible Gambling
April 14, 2026
UK gambling affordability checks face growing scrutiny
The ongoing rollout of affordability checks across the United Kingdom’s gambling sector has become the subject of increasing scrutiny, with stakeholders raising concerns about transparency, proportionality and broader market implications....
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
Greece plans age limits for online gambling after social media ban
Greece is preparing to introduce a new wave of digital regulation aimed at strengthening the protection of minors across online environments. Following the announcement of a nationwide restriction on social...
Responsible Gambling
April 8, 2026
ANJ pushes operators to improve action plans on risky gambling
France’s national gambling regulator, Autorité nationale des jeux, has completed a comprehensive review of industry action plans aimed at tackling excessive gambling and preventing underage participation. While the authority approved...
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
Lithuania proposes mandatory gambling player cards for safer gaming
Lithuania is preparing a significant overhaul of its gambling regulatory framework, with the introduction of mandatory player identification cards at the centre of the proposed reforms. The initiative, put forward...
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 hraním 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 20, 2026
DGOJ outlines updated safe gambling strategy for 2026 to 2030
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego has introduced a new consumer protection strategy following a recent session of the Advisory Council for Safe Gambling. The meeting, held at the...
Responsible Gambling
March 19, 2026
Croatia gambling law criticism raises youth protection concerns
Lawmakers in Croatia have raised fresh concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s 2025 gambling law, arguing that it falls short of its central objective to protect children and young...
Responsible Gambling
March 18, 2026
GamCare CQC inspection confirms independence from gambling industry
GamCare has publicly welcomed the findings of a recent inspection conducted by Care Quality Commission, which concluded that there was no evidence of influence from the gambling industry on its...
Responsible Gambling
March 13, 2026
Greece calls for stronger safeguards to reduce underage gambling risks
Concerns about the exposure of young people to gambling are gaining renewed attention in Greece. The Hellenic National Committee on Bioethics and Technoethics has urged the government to reinforce safeguards...
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 10, 2026
Slovakia launches gambling risk education with University of Trnava
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Slovakia has entered into a formal partnership with University of Trnava to create an education-focused initiative addressing gambling risks, regulatory awareness and prevention strategies. The collaboration...
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 25, 2026
PlaySignal responsible gaming platform launched by Alec Gehlot
Alec Gehlot, a former senior executive at Optimove, has announced the launch of PlaySignal, a responsible gaming platform designed to assist licensed gambling operators in identifying and responding to player...
Responsible Gambling
February 20, 2026
Belgium Online Gambling Duty of Care Charter Strengthened
Belgium’s leading licensed online gambling operators have formally renewed and expanded their Duty of Care Charter in a coordinated move designed to reinforce player protection standards across the regulated market....
Responsible Gambling
February 18, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority investigation reveals gambling safety gaps
The Malta Gaming Authority completed an extensive undercover compliance investigation during the first half of 2025 to assess whether licensed gambling operators are effectively protecting their customers in practice. The...
Responsible Gambling
February 17, 2026
GamCare reports rise in UK National Gambling Helpline referrals
GamCare has reported a significant increase in the number of individuals referred for treatment through the UK National Gambling Helpline in January 2026, marking one of the highest monthly totals...
Responsible Gambling
February 16, 2026
Sweden gambling harm strategy under audit scrutiny review
Sweden has long presented itself as a model for regulated gambling markets. Since the re regulation of its gambling sector in 2019 under the Gambling Act, the country has sought...
Responsible Gambling
February 12, 2026
OASIS gambling register processes 5.2 billion checks in Germany
Germany’s central gambling self exclusion system OASIS processed more than 5.2 billion verification requests in 2025 according to the latest annual report published by the Regional Council of Darmstadt. The...
Responsible Gambling
February 10, 2026
Brazil plans stricter age verification rules for online gambling
Brazil is advancing a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening age verification requirements across online gambling platforms and related digital services. The initiative reflects growing concern within government circles about...
Responsible Gambling
February 9, 2026
GamCare reports rise in gambling treatment referrals in UK
GamCare has reported a significant increase in the number of people affected by gambling-related harms who are moving more quickly from initial contact to formal treatment and structured support. According...