News about fines issued to gambling operators who failed to protect and monitor their customers and gambling addiction innovation solutions.
23/11/2023 Camilla Rosenberg, Director General of Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has welcomed new government proposals aimed at increasing consumer protection and combating crime in the gambling market. The proposals, presented to the Legislative Council by the Ministry of Finance of the Regeringskansliet, include the requirement for written approval for gambling companies to telemarket their offerings.
15/11/2023 DigitalEjis is an innovative research and development company that was established to develop a solution aimed at addressing the significant problem of addiction across digital industries, starting with gambling and gaming.
In the digital age, where online gambling has become increasingly popular, the question of safety and responsible gambling has never been more pertinent. Despite numerous attempts to address the issue, the ever-escalating statistics on global gambling problems remain alarming. In this article, we present the groundbreaking approach developed exclusively with DigitalEjis, aiming to enable a safer environment for gamblers worldwide.
19/08/2023 While gambling addiction can affect individuals from all walks of life, it has often been observed that even those with considerable wealth and affluence can fall victim to its grip. This paradox has sparked curiosity and raised questions about why wealthy people get addicted to gambling.
14/08/2023 As part of their licensing conditions, all UK-licensed gambling operators have responsibilities to monitor for and protect consumers from gambling harms; it’s also good practice to educate consumers, ensuring awareness of addiction and the responsible gambling tools available to help players manage their gambling.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has served Apollo Entertainment Ltd. (Apollo) with a Notice of Monetary Penalty totaling $100,000 for failing to meet Ontario’s responsible gambling requirements.
Done Bros (Cash Betting) Limited, trading as Betfred, will pay £3.25 million after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
Videoslots Limited will pay £2 million after social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures were uncovered. The operator – which runs videoslots.com, videoslots.co.uk and mrvegas.com – will pay the money as part of a settlement with the Commission.
The resolution contains 16 provisions aimed at directing states to address problem and responsible gambling issues through a combination of prevention and harm reduction, public awareness, intervention and treatment, research, and adequate funding, among other mechanisms.
For the gaming industry, navigating the regulatory landscape is an ongoing challenge, but it also presents a new opportunity for companies to demonstrate their commitment to player protection and responsible gambling. The Government’s 2023 whitepaper on gaming has proposed significant reforms, focusing on identity verification, affordability, and transparency of spend, particularly in the online gaming space.
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