Self-regulation
Self-regulation and responsible gambling initiatives from industry bodies, operator associations, and integrity organizations across regulated markets.
ANESAR Launches "Gaming in Positive" or provide English translation in parentheses after the Spanish title Video Campaign
Spanish gaming association ANESAR unveiled its "El Juego en positivo" video campaign during its recent congress, highlighting responsible gaming practices.
Spain allocates €950,620 for gambling disorder research in 2026
Spanish Government allocates nearly €1 million for gambling disorder research projects starting January 2026, with strict operator exclusion rules.
US Problem Gambling Helpline Sees Shift to Younger Demographics
Problem gambling support calls are increasingly coming from younger, more diverse Americans as online betting replaces traditional gaming concerns.
NCPG Submits Event Contract Derivatives Comment to CFTC
NCPG provided input on CFTC's event contract derivatives rulemaking, highlighting gambling-related harm concerns and public health considerations.
Spanish Gaming Sector Grapples with Sectoral Priority Challenges
Spain's gaming industry questions its sectoral priorities as external factors increasingly impact business outcomes and public perception remains challenging.
NCPG Creates New Financial Trading Category as Kalshi Joins
Kalshi's $2 million investment makes it the inaugural member of NCPG's new Financial Services & Trading subcategory, marking a significant expansion into trader health and safety.
EGBA Sets European Safer Gambling Week 2026 for 16-22 November
The European Gaming and Betting Association has confirmed dates for its sixth annual European Safer Gambling Week, following record participation in 2025.
IBIA Prepares FIFA World Cup 2026 Betting Integrity Framework
IBIA warns of unprecedented betting volumes for FIFA World Cup 2026, presenting risk assessment to FIFA's Integrity Working Group in Miami.
ANESAR Champions Positive Gaming Values at Madrid Congress
Spain's gaming hall association ANESAR held its 13th congress in Madrid, advocating for balanced regulation and highlighting the positive aspects of land-based gaming.
Madrid Gaming Regulator Champions Trust-Building at Industry Event
Ramón Cubián closed ANESAR's 13th Congress highlighting the shared obligation of administrations and businesses to generate trust beyond compliance.
ANESAR Congress Demands Gaming Industry Narrative Reset
Spanish gaming halls association confronts regulatory bias and semantic manipulation at landmark congress, demanding transparency over unfounded social alarms.
Grupo Díaz Carbajosa backs ANESAR Congress for thirteenth time
The Spanish gaming services company continues its support for the industry's leading professional dialogue platform.
Industry Standards in Practice
Self-regulation plays a critical role in how the iGaming industry operates alongside formal regulation. Beyond legal requirements, many markets rely on industry standards, voluntary frameworks, and internal policies that shape how companies design products, communicate with users, and manage risk.
This section focuses on how self-regulation actually works in practice – not as abstract principles, but as operational systems that influence content, marketing, compliance workflows, and long-term market trust.
What This Section Covers
- Industry bodies and self-regulatory organisations
- Codes of conduct and voluntary compliance frameworks
- Responsible gambling standards and best practices
- Advertising and messaging guidelines beyond legal minimums
- Internal company policies shaped by industry expectations
- How self-regulation differs across markets and regions
This section is intended for iGaming professionals working with content, compliance, marketing, or product strategy who need to understand how industry standards shape expectations beyond legal rules – and how self-regulation influences responsible market participation.