Tag: player protection
States with online sports betting receive failing grades for consumer protections, report says
10 March 2026 at 7:42am UTC-4
The Center for Addiction Science, Policy and Research, a nonprofit research organization focused on gambling addiction, has released a report grading states on their consumer ...
Brazil to implement stricter age verifications to prevent youth online gambling
10 February 2026 at 8:10am UTC-5
The Brazilian government is moving to tighten controls on minors’ access to online gambling, as part of a broader move to protect young people from harmful online content ...
National Council on Problem Gambling promotes new US gambling helpline number
30 January 2026 at 7:34am UTC-5
The National Council on Problem Gambling has announced that 1-800-MY-RESET will be the US National Problem Gambling Helpline number.
The number is operational now and beginning ...
Mindway AI partners with DraftKings on responsible gambling initiative
6 January 2026 at 6:44am UTC-5
Better Collective’s neuroscience-based responsible gambling provider, Mindway AI, has partnered with sportsbook operator DraftKings to enhance its responsible gambling ...
New Zealand introduces credit card ban for online casinos
17 December 2025 at 6:32am UTC-5
The proposed new regulatory regime for online casinos in New Zealand will include a ban on credit card payments, according to Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden.
The ...
PAGCOR plans to launch 24/7 problem gambling helpline in 2026
16 December 2025 at 6:21am UTC-5
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has reiterated its commitment to addressing problem gambling with the launch of a 24/7 problem gambling helpline, set to debut next year ...
PAGCOR tightens responsible gaming rules as online play accelerates
11 December 2025 at 6:22am UTC-5
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has introduced stricter responsible gaming controls in response to the rise in digital gambling activity.
Speaking at G2E Asia in the ...
Ontario gambling regulator fines theScore CA$105,000 for player protection failures
9 October 2025 at 6:17am UTC-4
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued a CA$105,000 fine to online casino theScore for failing to meet Ontario’s responsible gambling and player protection ...
PrizePicks partners with safer gambling software supplier Mindway AI
2 October 2025 at 5:29am UTC-4
PrizePicks has announced a partnership with safer gaming software company Mindway AI.
The partnership will enhance PrizePick’s ability to detect and respond to potential ...
Japan targets online casinos and celebrity endorsements via new law
26 September 2025 at 7:27am UTC-4
A Japanese law to curb gambling addiction came into force on September 25, placing greater restrictions on illegal online gambling.
Under the revised law, which was passed by ...
