The dates for this year’s European Safer Gambling Week have been officially released by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). Scheduled for November 18–24, 2024, the occasion seeks to encourage safer gaming habits across the continent.
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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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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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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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A flurry of legislative action is taking place in the state capital of New Jersey as the new year begins, notably in the area of responsible gaming. In light of the state’s leading role in regulating both online and land-based gaming, lawmakers have renewed the push for some laws to strengthen initiatives to combat gambling addiction and raise public awareness. Unsurprisingly, because online gambling options and platforms are becoming more popular and accessible, legislators are struggling with the dilemma of protecting vulnerable people without restricting the business that is regulated and taxed. Because of its pioneering role in the...
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