Author: Anna Kamber

The Netherlands Rolls Out New Responsible Gambling Rules

Dutch gamblers are in for some big changes! In an effort to make gaming safer, the Netherlands implemented new responsible gambling regulations on June 3. Along with the recent revisions to gambling ad laws and the model ban, these reforms are a component of the Netherlands’ larger efforts to strengthen gaming policies. Here’s the scoop: A New Approach to Financial Checks and Deposit Limits For gamblers making large sums, the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has instituted more stringent financial checks. Fortunately, even though these new regulations are already in place, some of them are not going to take...

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RGAA Debuts Its Membership Program

The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA) has recently introduced its new membership program, marking yet another major milestone for responsible activities in the gaming sector. According to Max Bichsel, Chair of the RGAA, the introduction of the membership program is a significant milestone for the organization as it works to lobby for fair regulation in the sector and engage in activities that encourage responsible gambling behaviors. He emphasized that with each addition to its affiliate base, the association strengthens its commitment to prioritizing integrity and consumer protection within the sector. How It Will Work Inviting new affiliates to join...

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GambleAware’s Online Self-Assessment Tool Surpasses 100,000 Users

In less than a year since its introduction, GambleAware’s online self-assessment tool has attracted over 100,000 users, highlighting an unwavering dedication to addressing the effect of gambling damage. The tool, which aims to educate users about the possible risks associated with gambling, has been effective in connecting users with appropriate support resources. Following the culmination of an assessment, 28,000 users—or around one-quarter of the total—requested further help from certified advisers. At the same time the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) had a 20% increase in users, GambleAware’s online tool saw a spike in usage. Significantly more people are engaging...

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Insights into Problem Gambling Among UK University Students

A recent comprehensive study conducted by the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) and Gamstop has uncovered concerning trends regarding the gambling habits of university students in the UK. The third edition of the in-depth Censuswide research that has been in the works since 2022 offers a thorough examination of the gambling habits of UK university students. One of the most striking things that came out of the survey was that over half of the students in the UK who gamble end up spending more than they had planned. Although there has been a little decrease in the...

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