Author: Anna Kamber

Charities Partner to Educate Youngsters on Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling is increasingly drawing the interest of charity organizations in the United Kingdom. This is not too surprising considering the rapid growth of gambling, especially in the online sector. The contribution of these charities is certainly a good thing and the public is beginning to see the essence of their involvement. The most recent charities to partner up in a bid to promote education on gambling and gambling-related harm are the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), British sports charity StreetGames and Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF). These three organizations have some pretty impressive plans and by working...

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IGT Receives G4 Responsible Gaming Certification

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has been having quite a good time this year thanks to all the re-accreditation it has achieved. Most recently, the company has announced that its PlayDigital™ has successfully achieved responsible gambling re-accreditation by the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4). The company is now the first gaming solutions provider to have its Digital and Gaming segments be re-accredited by the Global Gambling Guidance Group. “As the gaming industry leader serving customers around the world, IGT recognizes the importance of developing and delivering innovative, research-based responsible gaming technologies and services across our business segments. This independent...

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Lottoland Debuts Gambless Responsible Gambling Tool In the UK

Thanks to a recent partnership with online lotto specialist Lottoland, gambling harm solutions provider Gambless has this week made its way to the United Kingdom. This is an exclusive partnership that is designed to fit right in with the country’s safe and responsible gambling measures. What the App Entails With the Gambless app, gamers in the United Kingdom will now have one more robust resource to help them control their gambling activity. The app features diagnostic tests that will help in flagging risk and potentially risk gambling behavior. In addition to that, the Gambless app will also pack a...

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Global Regulatory Awards 2020 To Be Held Virtually

Since their launch back in 2016, the Global Regulatory Awards which is hosted by VIXIO Regulatory have become quite a big deal. It is best known for being the very first industry awards that recognize and celebrate individuals and teams that have been working towards setting new standards when it comes to compliance and responsible gambling. This year’s leg of the very popular awards has been scheduled for October 29, 2020, and it is expected to bring together a number of brands in the gaming industry. However, this time things will be a little different particularly due to all...

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EGBA New Code of Conduct Approved By egta

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has been working very hard to ensure that gamers are totally protected from any gambling-related harm. Recently, the association has unveiled a new code of conduct that is aimed at tightening the controls for advertising for online gambling services. Thankfully, it has been receiving a lot of support from gaming authorities and related or associated organizations. Its newest supporter is egta, the European Associations for TV and radio sales houses. The egta has not only affirmed its support for the new code of conduct but it has always agreed to endorse it....

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