Author: Anna Kamber

GambleAware Launches New Campaign Targeting Women Gamblers

Renowned responsible gambling advocacy GambleAware has recently launched a new campaign that aims to help women that are at risk of gambling-related harm. This comes after a recent study by a charity in Great Britain. The charity’s report revealed that up to a million women gamblers in the country could be at risk of harm. The number is huge but even more concerning is the report’s findings that up to 39 percent of the women in this group could potentially refrain from seeking help or treatment. This could be due to fear of stigma or embarrassment. Moreover, some of...

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Why We Need to Double Down on Responsible Gambling in 2022

Kicking off a new year often presents an unparalleled level of optimism about what’s to come. This time, the world is still recovering from the ravaging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic while trying to adjust to a new normal. There is certainly a lot to look forward to in 2022. However, when it comes to responsible gambling, the outlook does not seem quite as optimistic. The past year was filled with several amazing developments with regards to ensuring problem gambling is not as big of a problem which is great for everyone. Even so, 2022 will likely be a...

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Can The Gambling Industry Be Trusted to Self-Regulate?

Gambling has been a part of human existence for centuries. While it is the same at the core with regards to the element of luck that is involved, various gambling activities have evolved immensely over the years. Today, people have access to more ways to gamble than ever before. This has been great for operators and lucky players, but there have been concerns about the ravaging impacts that online gambling may have on modern societies. It goes without saying that today’s gambling industry needs way more regulatory attention than it is currently getting. This is true for nearly all...

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Highlights of the 2021 Safer Gambling Week

This year, the Safer Gambling Week runs from November 1 to November 7. As always, several new things came up to support the efforts towards creating a safer gaming environment for everyone. Let’s have a look at some of the amazing highlights that we have seen so far. Microgaming Broadens Its Support for Responsible Gambling Renowned gaming solutions developer, provider, and supplier Microgaming has reaffirmed its commitment to pushing for safer and fair gambling environments. To achieve this, the company, through its Microgaming PlayItForward programme, has expanded the scope of its support further. The programme will, going forward, be...

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Macau Launches Responsible Gambling Promotion 2021

Even for gambling and entertainment meccas such as Macau, responsible gambling is a very serious issue. Thankfully, authorities in the region are doing their best to ensure that their casino visitors can stay safe as they gamble. That is what the recently-launched “Responsible Gambling Promotion 2021” is all about. The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has partnered with the Social Welfare Bureau and the Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming of the University. Together, they are working towards increasing the level of public awareness of gambling disorders and other kinds of gambling-related harm. This is the second...

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