GambleAware’s closure marks the end of the UK’s charity-led model for gambling harm support, with responsibility shifting to government-backed commissioners under the new statutory levy system. GambleAware Heads for the Exit GambleAware has confirmed it will close by 31 March 2026, ending its role as a central commissioner of gambling harm research, prevention and treatment […]
Responsible Gambling
South Africa’s Gambling Law Shake-Up Puts Online Casinos on Notice
South Africa is moving to tighten gambling oversight, with a new bill, tougher advertising rules, and a proposed online gambling tax all aimed at a market that has raced ahead of the rulebook. Cabinet Bill Moves into View South Africa’s government is not legalising online casinos with a wink and a shrug. Trade, Industry and […]
Ukraine Gambling Survey Shows Public Alarm Outpacing Actual Play
A new national survey suggests Ukrainians worry deeply about gambling, even though only a small share say they have placed a bet or played casino games recently. Low Play, Loud Concern Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and gambling regulator PlayCity have released the first results of a nationwide study into gambling’s social impact, and the […]
Dutch Bonus Ban Puts Legal Gambling Market On Collision Course With Operators
The Netherlands is moving toward a full online gambling ad and bonus ban, setting up a fresh fight over player protection, black market growth, and the future of the regulated sector. Ministers Target Ads and Bonuses The Dutch government has moved to ban online gambling advertising and bonuses outright, a move that could reshape one […]
Nederlandse Loterij Eyes a Private Future as Dutch Gambling Gets Tougher
Nederlandse Loterij, the Dutch state lottery operator, is open to privatisation, but players should care less about the boardroom drama and more about what it could mean for safer products, bonuses and market choice. A State-Owned Brand Wants More Room to Move Nederlandse Loterij, the state-owned operator behind brands including Staatsloterij, Lotto, Eurojackpot, Lucky Day, […]
Pennsylvania Skill Games Debate Shifts Toward Consumer Protection
A new proposal in Harrisburg would impose gambling-style safeguards on skill-game machines as lawmakers wrestle with one of the state’s most contentious gaming issues. Lawmaker Pushes for Player Safeguards Pennsylvania Representative Ben Waxman has entered the state’s long-running skill-games battle with legislation aimed squarely at consumer protection. His proposal, the Skill Game Consumer Protection Act, […]
Canada’s Sports Betting Boom Runs into a Trust Problem
New polling shows Canadians are growing wary of sports betting’s spread, just as operators face rising pressure to make payments faster, safer, and easier to understand. Bettors Want Speed, Regulators Want Proof Canadian sportsbooks have a familiar headache: players want quick deposits and painless withdrawals, while regulators want tighter checks on identity, payment ownership, suspicious […]
BetGuard Gives Ontario Players One-Stop Exit from Online Gambling
Ontario players can now self-exclude from every regulated iGaming site in the province through a single portal, rather than knocking on each operator’s door one by one. One Ban Covers the Whole Market iGaming Ontario has launched BetGuard.ca, a centralized self-exclusion register for the province’s regulated online gambling market. The tool allows anyone aged 19 […]
DraftKings Hit With Class-Action Over Alleged Responsible Gambling Violations
A Michigan gambler is suing DraftKings, claiming the sportsbook let him—and potentially thousands of others—blow past mandatory cooling-off periods meant to curb compulsive betting. Seven States, One Big Legal Headache Filed in late December in Michigan federal court, the lawsuit by Michael Koester alleges DraftKings ignored responsible gambling laws in Michigan, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, […]
Gambling Industry Under Fire for Cozy Ties with Aussie Politicians
Australia’s gambling lobby is facing fresh scrutiny after revelations that Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), which represents major online bookmakers like Sportsbet, Bet365, and PointsBet, holds a paid membership with the Australian Parliament Sports Club. Critics say the move blurs the line between casual networking and political influence — a concern that’s drawing backlash from MPs […]
