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Responsible Gambling Standards Across Europe: A Comparative Benchmark

Snapshot Summary This benchmark insight examines regulatory requirements and operational standards for Responsible Gambling (RG) across selected European jurisdictions, including the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, and Spain. The data is drawn from official regulatory guidance, enforcement reports, and comparative analyses published between 2023 and Q2 2025. It highlights the variation in mandatory RG measures, enforcement […]

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What If Operators Were Penalised for High-Risk Design?

This is a Thought Experiment for strategic scenario planning. It explores a hypothetical situation inspired by real-world trends. It is not a prediction or report of actual events. Scenario Set-Up In this scenario, gambling regulators in several mature markets agree on a framework that classifies specific product design features as “high-risk” based on their potential […]

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UX Design for Safer Gambling

What It Is UX (User Experience) design for safer gambling refers to the deliberate structuring of digital gambling environments to reduce harm, promote informed choices, and support early detection of problematic play. It moves beyond compliance-driven messaging and embeds behavioural and psychological insights directly into product design. This approach is gaining traction in the UK […]

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Paraguayan Association of Gambling Operators comes out in support of new gaming decree

The Paraguayan Association of Gambling Operators (APOJA) has expressed strong support for the new Decree No. 3846, which updates nearly 30-year-old regulations in the gambling sector. This decree gives a 30-day deadline for 263 municipalities to align their gaming licenses with the new provisions. Lorena Rojas, president of APOJA, emphasised that municipalities must report to […]

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Lawmakers release package of laws aimed at protecting players in Brazil

A group of seven Brazilian lawmakers has unveiled a new legislative package targeting online sports betting regulations. This initiative is aimed at promoting responsible gambling practices and protecting vulnerable groups, particularly children and adolescents, from the potential harms of gambling advertisements and excessive betting. Source: G3 Newswire Key Points Seven lawmakers introduced a legislative package […]

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Japanese Residents ‘Spend $44.2 Billion Per Year on Illegal Sports Betting Sites’

According to a recent report, Japanese residents are racking up a staggering $44.2 billion annually on illegal overseas sports betting sites. The statistic, brought to light by the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion, highlights a significant concern regarding unregulated gambling in Japan. Source: CasinoBeats Key Points Japanese residents spend $44.2 billion per year on illegal […]

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Schuetz: Tell Me Again Why I Need To Describe My Scars And Tattoos To Get A Gaming License?

This article dives into the absurdities surrounding the Multi-Jurisdiction Personal History Form used in gaming licensing. Author Richard Schuetz questions the necessity of describing scars and tattoos as part of the application process, arguing that it’s outdated and irrelevant. He shares insights from his extensive experience in the gaming industry and suggests that this requirement […]

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