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Responsible gambling news: player protection tools, safer gambling initiatives, and industry self-regulation from EGBA, NCPG, operators, and integrity organizations.
EGT España Sponsors 13th ANESAR Congress on Responsible Gaming
EGT España joins ANESAR's 13th Congress as sponsor, supporting responsible gaming initiatives and sustainable sector development. EGT España confirms sponsorship of ANESAR's 13th Congress, aligning with industry goals for responsible gaming and sustainable business practices.
Spanish Gaming Exec Calls Problem Gambling 'Collateral' Issue
New Fejar leadership signals shift in approach to problem gambling discourse, emphasizing education over restriction in Spanish gaming sector. Gerardo Rodriguez of Fejar breaks from predecessor's stance, calling problem gambling a 'collateral' rather than structural gaming issue.
RGC Pushes Canadian Banks to Adopt Gambling Harm Controls
The Responsible Gambling Council has published a whitepaper urging Canadian financial institutions to adopt proactive measures against gambling-related financial harm. RGC releases whitepaper calling on Canadian banks to implement gambling transaction blocks and harm prevention…
US Congress Eyes Federal Funding for Problem Gambling Treatment
New bipartisan legislation seeks to establish the first federal funding stream for problem gambling prevention and treatment using existing sports betting tax revenue. Bipartisan POINTS Act would redirect sports betting tax revenue to fund problem gambling treatment as public…
Colorado Coalition Wins NCPG Award for Digital Problem Gambling Campaign
Colorado's problem gambling prevention coalition earned national recognition for a digital campaign that generated over 15 million impressions using geotargeting and multi-channel messaging.
EGBA Warns EU Gambling Levy Would Boost Black Market Operators
Industry association warns that adding EU levy to existing national gambling taxes would create competitive advantage for unlicensed operators. EGBA argues proposed EU gambling levy would strengthen illegal operators and reduce member state tax revenues while undermining…
Nebraska Council Secures 20 PGAM Proclamations Statewide
Mike Sciandra's year-long campaign resulted in 20 official PGAM proclamations across Nebraska, demonstrating the power of lived experience in advocacy. Nebraska Council Executive Director Mike Sciandra secured 20 official Problem Gambling Awareness Month proclamations through…
RGC Unveils PSA Campaign and RIGF Impact Report for Gambling Prevention
The Responsible Gambling Council unveiled a targeted PSA campaign for young adult males and released impact data from Ontario's Responsible Internet Gambling Fund. RGC releases new PSA targeting males 19-24 and impact report showing Ontario's $3M annual RIGF reached 6M people…
EGBA calls for EU-wide crackdown on gambling fraud networks
Trade body warns illegal operators now control over a quarter of Europe's online gambling market through sophisticated fraud schemes. EGBA submits evidence to European Commission showing fraudulent gambling sites capture 27% of EU market, worth €18 billion in illegal revenue.
RGC Joins IGSA Committee to Shape Global Gaming Standards
RGC joins IGSA's global standards committee as Partner Member, contributing 40+ years of evidence-based prevention expertise to shape international player protection practices. Responsible Gambling Council becomes Partner Member of IGSA Responsible Gambling Committee, bringing…
RGC-ICRG Partnership Targets Global Gambling Harm Prevention
The Responsible Gambling Council and International Center for Responsible Gaming unite expertise to reduce gambling harm through evidence-based solutions. RGC and ICRG formalize partnership to strengthen gambling harm prevention research and policy worldwide, debuting at…
Ontario's Youth Gambling Crisis Demands Immediate Action
The Responsible Gambling Council and Ontario Provincial Police are joining forces to combat the growing threat of illegal youth gambling in Ontario. Responsible Gambling Council and Ontario Provincial Police unite to address illegal underage gambling as normalization threatens…
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
Mandatory regulatory actions and fines belong in Gambling Regulation News. Marketing copy about RG belongs in Content Writing.