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 regulator’s headquarters in Madrid, focused on strengthening safeguards for players and refining policies aimed at preventing harmful gambling behaviour....
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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...
Responsible Gambling
February 6, 2026
RGC highlights underage gambling concerns ahead of Super Bowl
As anticipation grows for one of the most watched sporting events of the year, Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has issued a detailed warning about the increasing risk of underage gambling...
Responsible Gambling
February 2, 2026
Romania ONJN seeks emergency reform of gambling self-exclusion
The National Office for Gambling of Romania, known as ONJN, has formally called on the Ministry of Finance to adopt emergency legal measures aimed at strengthening the country’s gambling self-exclusion...
Responsible Gambling
February 2, 2026
Gamstop self exclusion rises as younger UK players sign up more
The national self‑exclusion programme Gamstop has recorded substantial growth in registrations throughout 2025, with evidence pointing to broader awareness of gambling harm and increasing uptake of protective tools. Particularly notable...
Responsible Gambling
January 29, 2026
ACMA finds six gambling operators fail self exclusion laws
Australia’s national gambling regulatory authority has concluded a wide‑ranging series of compliance investigations that reveal significant failures by six licensed wagering providers to honour the country’s self‑exclusion protections. The breaches...
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
England gambling survey highlights stable problem gambling
The latest NHS Health Survey for England 2024 offers a comprehensive insight into gambling behaviours across the adult population, showing that overall problem gambling rates remain stable even as online...
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
BetBlocker launches Greek language support for safer gambling
BetBlocker has launched Greek language support for its free self‑exclusion software in a strategic effort to broaden access to tools that help prevent and manage gambling related harm. This initiative...
Responsible Gambling
January 27, 2026
Childhood gambling linked to higher adult problem gambling risk
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has highlighted significant concerns about the increasing normalisation of gambling among children and its potential long-term effects on adult behaviour and welfare. Recent...
Responsible Gambling
January 26, 2026
GambleAware report on self‑directed tools for reducing gambling harm
Since the rising global focus on responsible gambling and the prevention of gambling‑related harms, organisations across the United Kingdom and internationally have been evaluating the tools available to individuals seeking...
Responsible Gambling
January 23, 2026
Bet365 reprimanded by Dutch regulator over deposit limit checks
Bet365 has been formally reprimanded by the Dutch gambling regulator after an audit concluded that the operator failed to correctly apply mandatory deposit limit checks introduced under the Netherlands’ strengthened...
Responsible Gambling
January 22, 2026
Brazil self exclusion from betting sites exceeds 217,000 users
Since December 2025, a significant number of Brazilians have taken voluntary steps to exclude themselves from online betting platforms. Data released by Brazil’s Ministry of Treasury show that more than...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
GambleAware reports success of anti stigma gambling campaign
GambleAware has released the results of its comprehensive three-year public health campaign focused on reducing stigma associated with gambling harm and encouraging individuals to seek help. The findings demonstrate substantial...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
League of Ireland rolls out gambling education across football clubs
The League of Ireland has announced a comprehensive national gambling awareness and harm prevention programme designed to address the increasing concerns about gambling‑related risks within Irish football. The initiative will...