Player Protection

The government of Ireland has been warned that it currently lacks the capacity to research problem gambling and its societal impacts, as dynamics that will be tested by the launch of a new Irish gambling market in 2023.  New research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) reveals that this issue “could be larger than initial estimates” and should …

GambleAware has underlined its ongoing support for the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), set to be bolstered by the government’s commitment to impose a statutory levy on problem gambling, guaranteed by all UK licensed operators.  As the chief commissioning charity for the prevention of gambling harms, GambleAware has stated that it collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure that treatment and …

Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s national lottery operator, has deepened its collaboration with L’Autre Cercle, an LGBT+ advocacy group, in a strategic effort to bolster diversity and inclusion within its organisation and business units.  The partnership includes the signing of ‘L’Autre Cercle’s LGBT+’ Community Charter, to help reinforce FDJ’s commitment to the inclusivity of all genders and socio-demographics in the …

Anna Bateson, Chief Executive of the Guardian Media Group, has declared that the news publisher will no longer accept any form of gambling advertising (except lotteries) across its media platforms.  The decision was announced via an open editorial article written by Bateson, titled, “All bets are off: Why the Guardian has rejected gambling advertising.” Bateson cited that for a number …

GamCare CEO Anna Hemmings has stepped down from her leadership position at the gambling treatment support network after a five-year tenure. Hemmings guided the charity’s strategy and direction through several transformative years for UK gambling and the expansion of its treatment support network and resources.  Her tenure included guiding the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic, and the two-year duration of …

The government of the Netherlands has approved an €8m education programme to teach “money matters, debt, and understanding risks” across Dutch schools. The programme is spearheaded by Minister Carola Schouten, who oversees Dutch policies for poverty prevention, social participation, and civic pensions. Schouten outlined that the programme has been designed to improve financial literacy in schools to protect Dutch youth …

Kindred Group has adapted its front-of-shirt sponsorship at Rangers FC to re-emphasise a safer gambling messaging. The news comes as the SPFL club launches its new kit range for the 2023/24 season. As the team brings in a new uniform, Kindred has brought in a new principal sponsor, as its Unibet brand replaces 32Red, with the latter moving to the …

Entain Plc has lauded the significant milestones achieved during the past 12 months to strengthen the FTSE100 global gambling group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As outlined in its ‘2022/2023 ESG Report‘, Entain has demonstrated an “unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices”, recognised as pillars central to the company’s long-term strategy and sustainability of business across all …

The NSW Government (New South Wales) is calling on wagering operators to ensure that responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement comes as Liquor & Gaming NSW has issued show cause notices to two betting operators due to irregularities in their TV ads that undermined previously-agreed responsible gambling messages. Liquor & Gaming NSW is responsible for ensuring …

The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has responded to what it believes is an incorrect assessment of OASIS self-exclusion figures in the country’s media. Latest figures from the self-exclusion system show that the number of registered bettors rose from 47,000 in 2020 to 192,600 at the beginning of May 2023, suggesting a four fold increase in self-banned players.  These figures …