Casino Guru Academy has introduced a new educational programme designed to help iGaming operators strengthen responsible gambling practices and improve player protection. The latest course, Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice, was developed with contributions from BetBlocker International and offers practical guidance for operators seeking to enhance their self-exclusion procedures within regulated gambling markets....
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