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Responsible gambling news: player protection tools, safer gambling initiatives, and industry self-regulation from EGBA, NCPG, operators, and integrity organizations.
ANESAR Launches "Gaming in Positive" or provide English translation in parenthes
Spanish gaming association ANESAR unveiled its "El Juego en positivo" video campaign during its recent congress, highlighting responsible gaming practices. ANESAR unveils "El Juego en positivo" video series promoting responsible gaming during 13th Gaming Hall Congress…
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. Spain's Ministry of Social Rights opens €950,620 grant programme for gambling disorder research, excluding operators from…
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. 2025 data reveals younger, more diverse help-seekers as online gambling surges and financial stress drives 73% of contacts to seek…
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. National Council on Problem Gambling submitted comments to CFTC on event contract derivatives rulemaking, emphasizing consumer…
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. Spanish gaming sector examines sectoral priorities amid regulatory pressures, public perception issues, and the…
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. Prediction market platform Kalshi invests $2 million over two years to become the first member of…
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. EGBA announces European Safer Gambling Week 2026 for 16-22 November, building on record 2025 success with 221 partners…
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. IBIA participates in FIFA's integrity planning for 2026 World Cup, warning of unprecedented betting volumes requiring enhanced monitoring…
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. ANESAR's 13th congress emphasized positive gaming values, regulatory balance, and the social benefits of…
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. Madrid's land regulator Ramón Cubián emphasizes trust-building between administration and gaming companies at the 13th ANESAR…
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. ANESAR's 13th Congress challenges regulatory negativity, presents industry data showing 99% healthy user relationships…
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. Grupo Díaz Carbajosa renews sponsorship of ANESAR Congress, Spain's premier arcade gaming industry gathering focusing on sustainability and responsibility.
Responsible Gambling
Beyond government mandates, the industry pushes voluntary standards, harm-prevention tools, and research that shapes how responsible gambling is practiced in regulated markets.
This section tracks player protection programs, operator-led RG initiatives, and self-regulation frameworks from industry bodies — distinct from mandatory enforcement covered in regulation news.
From deposit-limit tooling to integrity partnerships, the focus is what the industry does proactively to reduce harm and build trust with regulators and players.
What We Track
- Responsible gambling program launches
- Player protection and safer gambling tools
- Industry association RG initiatives
- Voluntary standards and codes of conduct
- RG research and harm-prevention partnerships
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