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Responsible Gambling
December 27, 2025
Is AI chat the future of responsible gambling interventions?
Most experts believe that AI chat technology holds significant potential for enhancing responsible gambling interventions. Through real-time interactions and personalized support, AI chatbots can engage users, identify risky behaviors, and...
Responsible Gambling
December 24, 2025
The Overlap Between AML Controls and Responsible Gambling
There's a significant intersection between Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls and responsible gambling practices in the gaming industry. Both frameworks aim to mitigate risks associated with financial criminal activities and promote...
Responsible Gambling
December 24, 2025
Telemetry that distinguishes whales from at-risk users
Whales represent a significant segment of users who contribute disproportionately to revenue in the gaming and online services industries. Employing advanced telemetry techniques, businesses can effectively identify and segment these...
Responsible Gambling
December 24, 2025
Affordability checks and data minimisation under GDPR
Affordability checks play a significant role in financial services, ensuring responsible lending and access to credit. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations must balance these checks with data...
Responsible Gambling
December 23, 2025
KSA fines LeoVegas €500,000 for player protection failures
The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a significant financial penalty to LeoVegas, one of the leading online gambling operators in Europe, citing repeated failures to meet statutory duty-of-care obligations. The...
Responsible Gambling
December 19, 2025
Ireland aims to limit minors exposure to gambling platforms
A recent report on digital marketing in Ireland has highlighted the risks associated with children’s exposure to online gambling content. The study, produced by the Online Health Taskforce (OHT), focuses...
Responsible Gambling
December 19, 2025
UK Gambling Levy Board to improve research and treatment
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released detailed information regarding the operations of the new Gambling Levy Programme Board. The announcement includes comprehensive Terms of Reference, clarifying...
Responsible Gambling
December 17, 2025
Are affordability data vendors compliant with GDPR purpose limits?
Most affordability data vendors are required to adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which sets strict purpose limits on personal data processing. This blog post explores the compliance...
Responsible Gambling
December 16, 2025
Cross-operator self-exclusion APIs and their weak spots
It's important to understand the limitations of cross-operator self-exclusion APIs, which are designed to help individuals manage their gaming habits across multiple platforms. While these systems aim to enhance player...
Responsible Gambling
December 10, 2025
EU kid-tech rules and loot box mechanics in 2025
You will need to understand the upcoming EU regulations on kid-tech and loot box mechanics set to take effect in 2025. These new laws aim to protect young gamers from...
Responsible Gambling
December 9, 2025
Do safer game designs reduce lifetime value or expand it?
It's necessary to examine how safer game designs impact the lifetime value (LTV) of games in today's industry landscape. As developers aim to create more inclusive and responsible gaming experiences,...
Responsible Gambling
December 8, 2025
A/B testing deposit limits without nudging toward harm
It's necessary for financial institutions to find balance when implementing deposit limits through A/B testing. By carefully analyzing user behavior and preferences, organizations can optimize deposit limits to enhance user...
Responsible Gambling
December 5, 2025
Dutch KSA funds €2M early gambling harm detection program
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced an ambitious new initiative aimed at tackling gambling-related harm in the Netherlands. The regulator will provide nearly €2 million in funding to...
Responsible Gambling
November 17, 2025
Croatia gambling reforms and self-exclusion system 2026
Croatia has begun implementing a major reform package aimed at reshaping the governance, supervision, and public health safeguards surrounding gambling activities in the country. The introduction of a national self-exclusion...
Responsible Gambling
November 17, 2025
Support for neurodivergent people in gambling harm services
GambleAware has introduced a comprehensive set of resources and an accompanying research report aimed at improving support for neurodivergent individuals who may be experiencing gambling-related harm. The initiative is positioned...
Responsible Gambling
November 17, 2025
Safer Gambling Week 2025 focuses on responsible play
Safer Gambling Week 2025 is scheduled to take place from 17 to 23 November, bringing together a broad coalition of organisations within the regulated gambling sector across the United Kingdom...
Responsible Gambling
November 17, 2025
Global demand rises for BetBlocker gambling support
Gambling harm prevention charity BetBlocker has reported that it has successfully supported 250,000 unique active users this year. The organization, which provides software designed to help individuals restrict or manage...
Responsible Gambling
November 14, 2025
GambleAware reports rise in early gambling support
Recent findings from GambleAware reveal a noteworthy trend in the United Kingdom: more than five million adults now express a desire to reduce or quit gambling. This figure represents a...
Responsible Gambling
November 14, 2025
UK bettors hesitant to discuss gambling habits
A recent study conducted by AskGamblers has shed light on the attitudes of UK players regarding discussions about their gambling habits. The findings reveal a prevailing hesitation among players to...
Responsible Gambling
November 13, 2025
UKGC report 2025 reveals youth gambling trends
The UK Gambling Commission has released its latest Young People and Gambling Report 2025, offering an in-depth look into gambling behaviours among individuals aged 11 to 17. The annual report,...
Responsible Gambling
November 12, 2025
Gespa warns of rising sports betting risks in Switzerland
Switzerland’s federal gambling regulator, Gespa, has released its latest assessment on the effectiveness of measures designed to protect gamblers. The 2024 Evaluation Report on the Effectiveness of Measures to Protect...
Responsible Gambling
November 12, 2025
KSA and Roda JC Examine Young Adults’ Sports Betting Habits
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has announced a collaborative research project with football club Roda JC Kerkrade, aimed at understanding how young adults perceive and engage in sports...
Responsible Gambling
November 12, 2025
Study shows risky gambling habits in Ireland
Ireland’s gambling industry is facing heightened scrutiny following the release of preliminary findings from an upcoming Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) study, which suggests a significant proportion of players...
Responsible Gambling
November 12, 2025
Norwegian youth face rising gambling risks from gaming
A recent national study conducted in Norway has revealed concerning connections between computer gaming and the development of gambling-related problems among young people. The research, carried out by Spillforsk at...
Responsible Gambling
November 11, 2025
Gambling Commission warns of rising crypto gambling risks
The Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive, Andrew Rhodes, has issued a stern warning that the rapid growth of cryptocurrency gambling poses a looming challenge for regulators, urging the UK government not...
Responsible Gambling
November 11, 2025
Brazil to Launch Centralised Self-Exclusion System
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), the regulatory authority overseeing Brazil’s gambling sector, has announced a major step toward responsible gaming through the introduction of a centralised self-exclusion system,...