Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

A new NORC study of young bettors requested by a Massachusetts regulator was released this week. It found that the group understands many of the risks involved in sports betting, but still supports its legalization.

A New Jersey regulator has fined Caesars Sportsbook over violations of responsible gambling laws. The violations include rules around self-exclusion lists, which are meant to stop bettors from being able to place wagers. Caesars has agreed to pay the fine.

Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney have been fined a combined A$2.25 million after a 16-year-old used a fraudulent driver's licence to repeatedly enter and gamble at both casinos. The teenager visited Crown Sydney 19 times and The Star Sydney three times between April and August 2025.

WVU has announced a new study on loss-chasing by online sports bettors. The habit involves bettors making risky wagers to make up for past losses, and is a serious sign of problem gambling that several states are trying to curb.

A new survey found that 26% of Gen Z investors view gambling as a legitimate form of investing. Prediction markets and the CFTC are taking most of the blame as they continue to blur the lines between investing and gambling.

The National Council on Problem Gambling has recommended setting default spending limits for sportsbooks in Pennsylvania. The recommendation comes after a state-commissioned report details the impact of problem gambling.

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has published its Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28, committing $81.358 million over three years to expand treatment services, grow the gambling harm workforce, and strengthen prevention efforts. The funding is drawn from a levy on the gambling industry and covers everything from helplines and clinical services to research, workforce scholarships and a new national online self-exclusion system.

A new study from the Arizona Department of Problem Gambling delivered some startling results. It found that almost 1 in 5 bettors are dealing with a moderate or high risk of problem gambling, despite prediction markets yet to gain much popularity.

SkyCity customers will now need to register for a player card before they can gamble at any of the company's New Zealand casinos. The move is designed to strengthen responsible gambling measures while giving players greater insight into their own gambling habits.

South Africa's gambling support services are seeing more people seek help as online betting becomes increasingly popular. Experts say greater awareness, easier access to gambling platforms and growing participation are all contributing to the rise in demand for assistance.