Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

A new bill in Massachusetts proposes new regulations to curb problem betting. It proposes new regulations that limit bet types, wager amounts, and raise the operator tax rate 155%. It has passed its first committee, but still faces long odds.

CASPR has released report cards for gambling safety in all 50 states, grading each on a scale of 1-100. The research center graded each market on the types of betting available and the responsible gaming protocols in place.

A recent NCAA gambling investigation resulted in a symbolic punishment for two former players who refused to cooperate. While federal charges could be coming, the failure shows the limitations the NCAA has when investigating betting violations involving former athletes

South African student funding and gambling regulators are stepping in after concerns that education allowances are being misused on gambling.

Tim Miller told BGC members the Commission is preparing for fee increases, expanding its illegal market crackdown and exploring a regulated pathway for crypto payments.

A new GambleAware report argues gambling harms can only be reduced through coordinated communications, marketing reform and cultural change across Great Britain.

A six-day online gambling binge and a bank system error ended in court, with Investec pursuing a provisional sequestration order.

Some states continue to reject sports betting, but there is reason to believe their residents are still dealing with problem gambling. Between residents visiting legal markets and the spread of prediction markets, are sports betting bans fueling the crisis?

International Responsible Gaming Day on 17 February spotlights safer gambling measures, support services and industry responsibility.

The Mississippi House has passed HB 1581, which would expand the state’s retail sports betting market to include mobile wagering. It is the second consecutive term a bill has passed the House, but hurdles remain in the Senate.