Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

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.

Several states have been looking to add new sports betting regulations to fight problem gambling, but have raised concerns about the financial impact. We’re discussing if Illinois’s controversial tax reform could offer an easier path for lawmakers.

A recently released Joint State Government Commission report showed the impact of sports betting ads on problem gambling. It highlighted a few key issues and proposed adding strict new regulations to help better protect all residents, including those under 21.

The study proposes several changes to reduce problem gambling across the state.

Mississippi’s Lt. Gov. shared his opposition to online sports betting earlier this week, citing concerns about problem gambling. He urged Senators to reject future proposals, but House lawmakers ripped his stance, saying his statement ignores the current reality.

South Africa's National Gambling Policy Council is accelerating work on new legislation aimed at gambling addiction and stricter advertising rules, as officials confront a surge in illegal offshore betting that is costing the economy billions of rand each year.