Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

By: Heather GartlandPalmerbet Faces Enforcement Action After Self-Excluded Player Kept Betting
Australian bookmaker Palmerbet has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking after regulators found it allowed a BetStop-registered customer to continue gambling.

By: Michael SavioThe NCPG Issues Strong Statement on Prediction Markets
The National Council on Problem Gambling issued a press release on its stance regarding prediction markets. In it, the group acknowledged the dangers they pose while also standing by its decision to work with platforms to address them.

By: Michael SavioNew York Close to Mandating Monthly Sportsbook Statements
The New York Senate has passed a bill that would mandate monthly sports betting statements for residents. The bill passed each stage of the legislative process by a unanimous vote, sending it to Governor Kathy Hochul for final review.

By: Michael SavioIs Anger Toward Kalshi Hurting Responsible Gambling Efforts?
Kalshi has stepped up its efforts to fight problem gambling, but anger from states hasn’t subsided. This has led to resistance from responsible gambling groups across the US, rejecting a potential ally in the fight to curb the growing crisis.

By: Heather GartlandDabble Fined AU$1 Million for Breaching Australia’s BetStop Rules
Dabble Sports has paid more than AU$1 million in penalties after Australia’s communications regulator found the bookmaker failed to properly protect customers registered with BetStop.

By: Michael SavioOhio Regulator Officially Exits NCPG Over Kalshi Membership
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has officially withdrawn from the National Council on Problem Gambling. It cited Kalshi's inclusion as the reason for the decision, but didn’t make the news public after notifying the group back in June.

By: Michael SavioIllinois Gaming Board Looks to Expand Self-Exclusion List
The IGB has proposed expanding its self-exclusion list. The changes would add slot machines to the list and make it easier for residents to sign up. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will now decide whether to approve the proposals.

By: Heather GartlandSouth Africa Warns of Rising Gambling Harm as Mobile Betting Grows
South Africa’s gambling regulator has warned that round-the-clock mobile betting is making it easier for vulnerable players to lose control of their spending.

By: Michael SavioSports Betting Alliance Hosts Responsible Gambling Roundtable
The Sports Betting Alliance held a responsible gambling roundtable in Virginia this week. Representatives from bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics, FanDuel, and DraftKings sportsbooks were all present. They discussed the biggest questions around problem gambling while searching for new solutions.

By: Heather GartlandSouth Africa Joins First Africa Safer Gambling Week
South Africa will take part in the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from 7–11 September 2026.