FTSE100 gambling group GVC Holdings has pledged to double its donations towards research education and treatment of problem gambling as part of its new global responsible gambling campaign. The ‘Changing for the Bettor’ campaign will facilitate a new five year, $5 million partnership with problem gambling research unit – Division on Addiction, which will improve access to anonymised player data …
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Five licence reviews mooted as Gambling Commission clamps down
The Gambling Commission is considering reviewing the licence of five online casino operators over money laundering and social responsibility controls and has written to a further 12 online casino operators to raise concerns about the sector’s approach to anti-money laundering and social responsibility. In the letter the Commission set out how it expects operators to review all of their processes aimed at …
Read More »Mikael Hansson – Enteractive – Staying responsible when acquiring & retaining players
Mikael Hansson, CEO of Enteractive, on why a technological solution isn’t the only route for operators to take when implementing socially responsible tools in today’s iGaming/betting climate ____________ Social responsibility has found itself in the spotlight in recent times with several high-profile cases featuring companies who’ve been found to have overstepped the mark in complying with strict regulations. With operators …
Read More »Gambling Commission seeks views on social responsibility controls
The Gambling Commission has launched a consultation asking for views from the public and the industry on the levels and nature of social responsibility protections that gambling operators must provide. The consultation comes at a key point for gambling regulation in Great Britain. Public concern about gambling is heightened. Advances in technology and changes in consumer preference are offering new …
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