GambleAware is calling for several policy changes to gambling marketing in Great Britain to help protect individuals from gambling harm.Changes that the gambling support charity would like to see implemented include a pre-watershed ban on broadcast adverts, restrictions on gambling content and marke
An independent report on GAMSTOP has noted that of the online self-exclusion scheme’s users, 78% feel the service delivered the results that they were hoping for.Describing GAMSTOP as an “effective tool for reducing gambling-related harm”, Ipsos‘ research also found that 72% of users feel safer and
Loot boxes will be rated M and simulated casino games R 18+.Australia.- From September 22, video games featuring gambling-like content will have new age classifications in Australia. Those offering in-game purchases tied to chance-based elements, such as paid loot boxes, will receive a minimum class
The UK Gambling Commission is calling on more operators to get involved with the market’s single customer view tool, GamProtect, after a successful first phase. The regulator’s executive director, Tim Miller, said at the GamProtect Launch Event that the tool has already identified and helped to pr
CasinoBeats is breaking down the numbers behind some of the industry’s biggest stories. Our latest headline reflection includes self-exclusion statistics from the UK and Australia, as well as updates on gambling harm prevention in New Zealand and Ohio’s potential igaming regulation.500,000GAMSTOP an
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has issued a formal warning to Network Ten after it found its streaming service 10 Play breached gambling advertising rules by presenting ads outside allowed times during two live-streamed sports events. The ACMA investigated
A study in Australia has found that there is a reduction in gambling harm when players opted out of direct marketing. The research, funded by Gambling Research Australia and undertaken by Central Queensland University, revealed that 23 per cent of people place fewer bets once they opt out of such
The consultation is open until October 6.New Zealand.- Matt Doocey,New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health, has encouraged all New Zealanders to share their thoughts on a three-year strategy to prevent and reduce gambling harm. Submissions close on Sunday, October 6. The new strategy and levy will
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