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 Harms Research UK Evidence Centre is being positioned as the first large-scale British gambling harms research hub to operate without commercial gambling industry involvement....
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
April 20, 2026
Romania allocates €5m in grants for gambling harm prevention
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
February 19, 2026
Finland gambling reform draws criticism over AI and channelisation
Finland’s proposed framework for responsible gambling is attracting intensified scrutiny as the public consultation period approaches its conclusion on 24 February. The draft recommendations, published on 27 January by the...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
January 28, 2026
Finland reviews scratchcard gift rules under new gambling law
Finland’s government has launched an official assessment of whether the longstanding prohibition on gifting scratchcards should be reversed under its newly adopted gambling law. The review is part of the...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
October 22, 2025
Ygam reaches 5M young people with gambling harm education
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (Ygam) has achieved a landmark milestone, reaching an estimated five million children and young people across the United Kingdom through its growing portfolio...
iGaming News, Laws
October 16, 2025
DGOJ launches consultation on new gambling ad rules
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, or DGOJ) has formally opened a public consultation on a new set of proposed regulations governing...
Companies & People, iGaming News
October 1, 2025
Ygam appoints Baroness Rosie Winterton as Patron
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (Ygam) has announced that Baroness Rosie Winterton DBE, former Member of Parliament for Doncaster Central, has agreed to serve as a Patron of...
iGaming News, Laws
September 25, 2025
Irish regulator supports national student gambling survey
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has announced its involvement in the 2025 National Student Survey, a wide-ranging study designed to better understand gambling behaviours, drug use, and mental...
iGaming News, Laws
September 19, 2025
Ireland report calls for stronger gambling harm action
Ireland is entering a pivotal stage in how it addresses gambling-related harm, with a new report shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals, families, service providers, and communities affected...
iGaming News, Laws
September 18, 2025
EGBA urges approval of European safer gambling standard
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged European delegates to approve a new standard aimed at enhancing player protection across the online gambling sector. The proposed framework focuses...
Companies & People, iGaming News
August 27, 2025
GambleAware appoints Anna Hargrave as Transition CEO
GambleAware, the UK-based charity dedicated to addressing gambling-related harms, has announced the appointment of Anna Hargrave as its new Transition CEO. This appointment comes as Zoe Osmond prepares to step...
iGaming News, Laws
August 27, 2025
BetBlocker and Casino Guru expand Finnish gambling support
BetBlocker, a UK and US registered charity dedicated to promoting responsible gambling and harm reduction, has partnered with the internationally recognized casino directory Casino Guru. Through this collaboration, BetBlocker has...
iGaming News, Laws
July 18, 2025
UK Gambling Regulation Under Review by APPG
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform has officially launched an extensive investigation into how gambling should be regulated in the United Kingdom moving forward. The inquiry comes at...
iGaming News, Laws
June 30, 2025
Ygam reports record impact on UK youth gambling harm
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (Ygam) has published its most comprehensive Impact Report to date, covering the period from January 2024 through March 2025. The findings reveal a...
iGaming News, Laws
June 30, 2025
GambleAware urges National Lottery to highlight gambling support
GambleAware, the leading UK-based independent charity focused on reducing gambling-related harm, has formally renewed its call for the National Lottery to include clearer signposting to gambling support services on its...
iGaming News, Laws
June 26, 2025
Spain Advances Responsible Gambling Strategy 2026-2030
The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, DGOJ), under the authority of Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda, has...