Tag Archives: responsible gambling

The recent transition to a regulated betting framework in Brazil marks a pivotal moment for the industry, offering significant opportunities alongside unique challenges. Don Jaques, VP Americas at OpenBet, outlines six critical strategic imperatives for operators to successfully navigate this evolving market, drawing on comprehensive research and market projections from the company in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital. Enforce strong …

PlayItForward has spearheaded safer gambling efforts for Apricot for a number of years, leading to the initiative playing a critical part in driving forward a variety of schemes across the industry. Over the course of a three-part SBC News special, three of these, namely Betknowmore, Gordon Moody and Beacon Counselling Trust, elaborated on their own continuing efforts, as well as …

The SBC Digital – Player Protection online conference, presented in partnership with Vixio Regulatory Intelligence takes place this Wednesday, November 13, and sees a lineup of experts tackle the key topics surrounding the player protection space. Taking place before Safer Gambling Week 2024, SBC Digital – Player Protection kicks off at 9AM GMT with a special presentation from lead sponsors …

Dr. Mary E. Donohue, CEO of the Digital Wellness Center, emphasises the usefulness of microbreaks for bettors who might feel their gaming is getting out of control. It’s a big reason, she advises, for gaming companies to demonstrate greater commitment to integrating safer gambling practices. Imagine being a freshman like Shawn, discovering an exciting new world on a sports betting …

“ESG is all that makes us feel good, isn’t it?” Andrew Lyman, Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director at Government of Gibraltar, began in a keynote address at this week’s Ethical Gambling Forum. Picking up where Nigel Feetham, Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, left off, Lyman took to the stage following a plea from event Co-Founder Adrian Sladdin to those …

The digital world has profoundly transformed consumption patterns across various economic sectors.  This phenomenon is evident to all through our relationship with digital technology and certain well-known platforms that are ubiquitous in our daily lives (GAFAM, Shein, Zalando, Uber, Booking, e-banking, etc.).  However, as highlighted by Gaming1 CEO Emmanuel Mewissen below, this evolution has also led to new consumer behaviours …

Technological developments are a core focus of any organisation amid a constant jockeying for position, with the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence currently capturing much attention. This formed a central focus at the recent SBC Summit Rio, where a quintet of experts delved into how the tech could shape the future of the industry, why such models can improve responsible …

Uruguay has doubled down on its commitment to strengthening the country’s responsible gambling strategy, with policymakers in the capital of Montevideo signing a long-term agreement with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of the Republic.  The municipality’s decision follows that of the national Directorate of State Casinos, which strengthened its efforts against gambling harm by teaming up with the …

In a world where engagement, acquisition and retention have arguably been key topics of conversation for many years, the necessity of ensuring a safe environment for players is one that has eclipsed all of these to be placed front and centre of the industry’s attention. With the role of automation in player engagement previously examined by Flows, Sales Director Domenico …

Monica Shafaq has been appointed CEO of Gordon Moody – a UK-based charity which provides support and treatment to those suffering from severe gambling harm. Following what the company described as an ‘extensive and thorough’ recruitment process conducted by its board of trustees over recent months, Shafaq will take over in January of next year. Bringing around 13 years of …