Australia’s federal government has announced plans to introduce mandatory minimum classifications for computer games containing gambling-like content from September 2024.
The move follows last week’s meeting of the Standing Council of Attorneys-General, where all Australian states and territories agreed to update the Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2023.
Marking an [...]
BetMGM has entered into a partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to develop a new mental health access program for problem gamblers in Colorado.
The first-of-its-kind partnership will provide self-excluded BetMGM players in the state with direct access to comprehensive mental health assessments and group support services to begin their journey to [...]
Bally's Corporation has brought in experienced gaming executives Don Westcott and Tammi Barlow to support the company’s ongoing commitment to compliance and global responsibility.
Westcott joins Bally’s as senior vice president and global chief compliance officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience from the financial technology and gaming industries.
Most recently, [...]
Portugal’s Economic and Social Council (CES) will fund additional research into lottery scratchcard games after an initial study revealed an elevated risk of gambling disorder among players.
The initial phase of the study titled ‘Who pays the Scratch’ was published by the CES on Tuesday (19 September) and highlights a number [...]
The People’s Postcode Lottery has been rapped by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for suggesting that participating in a lottery is a way to solve financial concerns.
A national press ad in the Daily Mail newspaper, seen on 1 July, featured a story about a couple called Craig and Angie [...]
The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced a $100 million funding injection to reduce gambling harm across the Australian state.
The funding for gambling harm minimisation comes as part of the first Minns Labor Government Budget and is the next step in the government’s long-term commitment to tackle money laundering, [...]
Britain’s Gambling Commission has announced plans to establish a new gambling industry forum to provide further insight into the views of operators.
The Forum will be made up of Britain’s gambling industry and will sit alongside other stakeholder engagement initiatives and advisory groups, including the Lived Experience Advisory Panel, the Advisory [...]
The Colorado Division of Gaming has officially launched the state’s new self-exclusion program.
The self-exclusion program allows individuals with responsible gaming concerns to enroll to be excluded from gambling at casinos and placing sports wagers at retail and online sportsbooks in the Centennial State. The exclusion period options are one year, [...]
Gameplay risk management platform Greco has named Dan Morrison as director of new business, as the company prepares for its next phase of growth.
Morrison will lead Greco's new business initiatives and go-to-market strategy, having worked for sister company Fast Track since March 2020, most recently as lead solutions consultant.
“I'm thrilled [...]
Data and AI specialist Future Anthem has rolled out its real-time Amplifier AI personalisation product for the sports betting industry.
The new suite of sports features will enable operators to create a customised sports betting experience for their customers in real time and identify at-risk behaviours.
“With the official launch of Amplifier AI [...]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced plans to update the Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising in the United Kingdom to further safeguard people under the age of 18.
The new rules will come into force in December under the Seventh Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising and include [...]
iGaming advertising in Ontario will no longer be allowed to feature athletes under updated rules from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
The changes come into force in February 2024 and will strengthen gambling safeguards by prohibiting ads that feature athletes, as well as ads featuring celebrities who are [...]