Author: Anna Kamber

Entain Group Doubles Down on Efforts to Promote Responsible Gambling

Entain Group Doubles Down on Efforts to Promote Responsible Gambling

Posted by | Apr 6, 2021 | |

As part of a far-reaching sustainability drive in the United Kingdom, renowned gambling operator Entain has recently doubled down on its efforts to promote responsible gambling across all of its brands. Customer protection has been a widely-discussed issue in several markets across the globe and the United Kingdom happens to be one of the areas where it has taken a center-stage especially considering how vast the country’s gambling industry is. New Affordability Checks Perhaps the biggest highlight of Entain’s announcement was its “pioneering” affordability checking model for its United Kingdom-based customers. This is part of the company’s new Advanced...

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Big Plans for March Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the US

Big Plans for March Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the US

Posted by | Mar 6, 2021 | |

The United States stands out for being one of the most lucrative and fastest-growing gambling markets on the planet. There are, of course, lots of benefits that have come from this but the sector still has to deal with some major issues. One of the most prominent ones is gambling-related harm. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the goal of this is to offer as much education and promote as many resources as possible to help gamblers who feel that their gaming activities may be getting out of control. Tackling irresponsible gambling is a pretty big deal not...

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UKGC Creates Permanent Lived Experience Advisory Panel

UKGC Creates Permanent Lived Experience Advisory Panel

Posted by | Feb 6, 2021 | |

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is already pushing its plans for 2021 forward thanks to several developments that are meant to make the gambling sector safer and more sustainable. Some of the most notable developments include the online slot controls and autopay ban. The commission is also still accepting submissions on a gambling and affordability survey that will be under review very soon. Now, there is also some great news that touches on responsible gambling which is one of the things that is at the top of the Gambling Commission’s agenda. The latest development in this regard is...

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Elys Game Technology Joins the US National Council on Problem Gambling

Elys Game Technology Joins the US National Council on Problem Gambling

Posted by | Jan 6, 2021 | |

The United States’ National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has recently welcomed Elys Game Technology Corporation as its newest member. Both organizations will now be working together to promote the development and implementation of responsible gaming practices in the country’s market where Elys Game Technology has had long-term plans of venturing into. In the United States, the National Council on Problem Gambling has been leading the fight to protect Americans from gambling-related harm. One of the most notable things that the organization is known for is championing programs and services that are meant to help both individuals and families...

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 NCPG Launches Awareness Initiative for Under-Age Lottery Play

 NCPG Launches Awareness Initiative for Under-Age Lottery Play

Posted by | Dec 6, 2020 | |

According to the results of several scientific studies, gambling experiences during early childhood are linked to the development of gambling problems later in life. Underage gambling has always been speculated to be a risk factor for gambling addiction and other forms of gambling-related harm. This is a pretty big deal especially considering how fast the online gambling industry has been growing as well as the increased accessibility of gambling services. Fortunately, something is being done. The International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University in collaboration with the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)...

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