Author: Anna Kamber

EGBA Launches New Website Ahead of European Safer Gambling Week 2025

EGBA Launches New Website Ahead of European Safer Gambling Week 2025

Posted by | Nov 6, 2025 | |

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced the launch of the official website for European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25), a major milestone in this year’s preparations for Europe’s leading responsible gaming initiative. The new digital platform will be a central information hub for the campaign, connecting players, regulators, and industry operators in a shared commitment to safer gambling. Entering its fifth consecutive year, European Safer Gambling Week has evolved into a cornerstone initiative for promoting responsible gambling across the continent. The 2025 edition will take place from 17 to 23 November, uniting a broad coalition of...

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UKGC Tightens Gambling Controls with Clearer Deposit Limit Requirements

UKGC Tightens Gambling Controls with Clearer Deposit Limit Requirements

Posted by | Oct 13, 2025 | |

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced new measures designed to help players better control how much they spend on gambling. The changes, announced on 7 October 2025, aim to make deposit limits more transparent and consistent across all licensed online casinos and betting platforms. Under the new rules, gambling operators must continue to provide tools that let players set personal budgets when registering or depositing for the first time. However, starting 30 June 2026, every operator will be required to offer customers the chance to set a deposit limit that only applies to the amount of money added...

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Dutch Online Gambling Faces Scrutiny Over Flawed Risk Assessment Tools

Dutch Online Gambling Faces Scrutiny Over Flawed Risk Assessment Tools

Posted by | Sep 8, 2025 | |

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has raised serious concerns over the effectiveness of risk analysis systems used by licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands. According to a new study, these tools are not functioning properly and fail to deliver the level of protection required under the country’s duty of care regulations. Risk analysis systems are a key part of the compliance framework for Dutch licensees. Operators must assess the level of risk associated with high-risk games such as online slots and put in place safeguards to limit player harm. However, the regulator found that the systems...

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ROGA Steps Up Player Protection with BetBlocker Partnership

ROGA Steps Up Player Protection with BetBlocker Partnership

Posted by | Aug 13, 2025 | |

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has formed a new partnership with BetBlocker, a free gambling blocking application, in an effort to expand access to player protection tools across the United States. This collaboration will see ROGA prominently feature BetBlocker on its official website, promote the tool through social media and other communication channels, and work with its eight member operators to encourage customers to take advantage of the service. The partnership comes shortly after ROGA published a set of best practice guidelines for operator VIP programmes. These recommendations are designed to help operators strike a balance between engaging...

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