Austria Sees Spike in Sports Betting Harm as World Cup Fuels Gambling Concerns
Austria is experiencing a sharp rise in gambling-related support requests during the FIFA World Cup, with addiction specialists warning that the tournament […]
News Category: Responsible Gambling
GAMSTOP Reports Record Self-Exclusions Ahead of 2026 World Cup as Young Adults Drive Growth
The UK’s national online gambling self-exclusion scheme, GAMSTOP, recorded its busiest month ever in May 2026, with registrations climbing sharply ahead of […]
Ireland Launches National Drive to Help Parents Tackle Underage Gambling
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at helping parents and guardians recognise the warning signs of […]
UK Think Tank Urges Government to Treat Gambling Harm as a Public Health Priority
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has called on the UK government to embed gambling harm prevention into national public health policy, arguing […]
Liverpool Backs National Campaign to Restrict Gambling Advertising
Liverpool City Council has joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), adding its support to a nationwide campaign seeking stronger restrictions […]
UK Gambling Risk Checks Face Backlash Over Data Reliability and Racing Impact
The UK Gambling Commission’s decision to introduce financial risk assessments for high-spending online customers has drawn strong criticism from betting operators, legal […]
Resorts World Launches $250,000 Grant Initiative to Support New York Community Groups
Resorts World is strengthening its community investment efforts with a $250,000 donation campaign that will provide funding to 25 nonprofit organizations across […]
US Gambling Industry Faces Scrutiny Over Marketing and Responsible Gaming Spending Gap
A new industry study has raised concerns over the spending priorities of the US gambling sector after finding that operators invested almost […]
Betfred Ordered to Pay £900,000 Over Failures to Protect At-Risk Gamblers
Betfred’s online gambling business has been ordered to pay £900,000 after the UK Gambling Commission identified significant shortcomings in its safer gambling […]
Brazil to Ban Social Gambling Features on Licensed Betting Platforms
Brazil’s gambling regulator has confirmed that licensed online betting operators will no longer be allowed to introduce social interaction features that could […]