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VideoSlots.com introduces mandatory loss limit policy for British players

August 6, 2019

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

Maltese online casino operator, Panda Media Limited, has announced that its domain at VideoSlots.com has updated its responsible gambling policies and is now requiring all players based in the United Kingdom to...

Kindred Group further improves United Kingdom self-exclusion measures

Adam Morgan

June 11, 2019

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and online casino and sportsbook operator, Kindred Group, has announced that it has integrated the provision of free blocking software into the self-exclusion process for its domain at Uni...

OLG bags prestigious WLA responsible gambling accolade

Adam Morgan

March 9, 2019

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In Canada, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced that it was recently awarded with the Best Overall Responsible Gambling Program 2018 accolade by the World Lottery Association (WLA). ...

IGRG to hold Responsible Gambling Week 2019 in November

Adam Morgan

March 4, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) trade association has announced that it will be spreading the word about safer gambling in November via the third annual edition of its ...

GambleAware partnering with Citizens Advice

Adam Morgan

September 25, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the GambleAware independent responsible gambling charity has announced the signing of a two-year and £1.5 million ($1.9 million) partnership that is to see it provide training to frontlin...

GambleAware increases commitment to GamCare

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the GambleAware independent responsible gambling charity has announced the signing of a three-year deal that will see it give over $18.6 million to national information and support servic...

UKGC settles with Skybet over self-exclusion weaknesses

Lars Jones

March 30, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

The Gambling Commission in the United Kingdom has levied a £1,000,000 penalty against Skybet for "failing to protect vulnerable customers," according to a statement issued by the UKGC earlier this week. Afte...

Sky Bet extends sponsorship with the EFL

K Morrison

November 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom

British-based online gambling and sports betting provider Sky Bet has reportedly extended its sponsorship deal with the English Football League (EFL) by five years until 2023-24. The deal, which EFL Chief Ex...

Playtech purchases responsible gambling innovator BetBuddy

Adam Morgan

October 30, 2017

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Online casino games and systems innovator Playtech has bolstered its responsible gambling credentials after announcing the acquisition for an undisclosed fee of behavioral identification and modification softwa...

OPAP sues Greek government over VLT changes

Lars Jones

November 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Licenses, Taxation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Greece

On the heels of a nearly 8% dip in earnings for the third quarter and a new tax the company expects to lower revenues even more, Greek gambling monopoly OPAP will sue the government there for imposing new restr...

Sands China will play a role in Macau’s Responsible Gambling 2015 edition

Renee Kingsley

October 27, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Asian Casino News, Macau

Macau, the biggest gambling hub in the world continues to promote its special campaign for Responsible Gambling in an effort to help problem gamblers and educate amateur gamblers on protecting themselves from d...

Plainridge Park Casino to offer first US self-limit program

Lars Jones

December 10, 2014

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings

When voters in Massachusetts passed an expanded gambling bill in 2011 (which recently survived a referendum to abolish it) part of the law mandated that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) minimize any n...