Author: Anna Kamber

AGA Strengthens Its Responsible Gambling Mission with Launch of New Campaign

AGA Strengthens Its Responsible Gambling Mission with Launch of New Campaign

Posted by | Apr 7, 2025 | |

To provide a common foundation for safe play across all sectors of the legal gaming business, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched a new project for responsible gambling called “Play Smart from the Start.” This new initiative is meant to enhance the current “Have a Game Plan” campaign, which has been running since 2019 in partnership with prominent US sports leagues and venues, rather than to replace it. Play Smart from the Start targets a far broader audience than “Have a Game Plan,” which focuses on sports bettors. According to Joe Maloney, the Senior Vice President of Strategic...

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Santander’s ‘High Gambling Activity’ Emails Spark Controversy

Santander’s ‘High Gambling Activity’ Emails Spark Controversy

Posted by | Mar 5, 2025 | |

A recent move by Santander has sparked outrage among gamblers, adding fuel to the fire of long-simmering debates over the relationship between gaming and banking. Customers of the UK high street bank received alerts about “high gambling activity” in emails they never asked for. Several Santander customers expressed their frustration over receiving these emails, which urged them to consider using gambling-blocking tools, even when their betting activity was well within their financial means. For many, this raises an important question: Where do banks draw the line between responsible financial oversight and personal freedom? A Shift in Oversight or Ongoing...

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New ‘Know Your Play’ Campaign Aims to Educate College Students on Responsible Gambling

New ‘Know Your Play’ Campaign Aims to Educate College Students on Responsible Gambling

Posted by | Feb 20, 2025 | |

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has introduced Know Your Play, a national initiative designed to educate college students about responsible gambling, financial literacy, and mental health. With online sports betting becoming increasingly popular among young adults, this campaign aims to provide essential tools to help students make informed choices while dispelling common gambling misconceptions. Developed in collaboration with EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), Know Your Play incorporates digital learning tools, in-person workshops, and financial literacy training. The campaign seeks to teach students key gambling concepts such as randomness and probability, helping...

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New GambleAware Report Sheds Light on Current Risks of Online and Offline Gambling

New GambleAware Report Sheds Light on Current Risks of Online and Offline Gambling

Posted by | Jan 23, 2025 | |

A new analysis published by GambleAware has identified the most harmful forms of gambling, shedding light on the goods and practices that need the attention of regulators, players, and operators. The study from Bournemouth University looked at statistics from places like GamCare and the National Gambling Treatment Service to find important patterns and practical information about the harm gaming can do. The Riskiest Bets Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) emerged as the riskiest gambling activity in the report. Found in physical bookmakers, these machines draw users in with their fast-paced mechanics and immersive designs, creating a cycle of continuous betting....

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