--- title: "Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates" description: "Stay informed on responsible gambling news. Get the latest on player safety regulations, self-exclusion programs, and studies on problem gambling prevention." date: "2024-07-18T11:45:56+03:00" url: "https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/page/1/" source: "https://instantly-lasting-parrot.edgecompute.app/news/responsible-gambling/page/1/" extraction: "fallback-main" --- # Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates [![](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/253/2026/07/06/gambling-bill-for-addiction-fast-tracked.png)](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/south-africa-fast-tracks-gambling-bill-to-tackle-addiction/) [![Heather Gartland](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/10/22/cc_nz_heather_garland_192x192.webp "Heather Gartland")By: Heather Gartland](https://www.casino.com/our-team/heather-gartland/) ## [South Africa Fast-Tracks Gambling Bill to Tackle Addiction and Ad Rules](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/south-africa-fast-tracks-gambling-bill-to-tackle-addiction/) 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. Jul 06, 2026 11:10 [![Photo by Alejandro Escamilla alejandroescamilla, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/0/2025/05/22/New_Sweepstakes_Casinos_Alliance_Emerges_to_Protect_Industry.jpg "Responsible Gambling Caught in Crossfire Between NCPG & MGCB")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/responsible-gambling-caught-in-crossfire-between-ncpg--mgcb/) [![Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/07/18/cc-usa-michael-savio-192x192.webp "Michael Savio")By: Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/our-team/michael-savio/) ## [Responsible Gambling Caught in Crossfire Between NCPG & MGCB](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/responsible-gambling-caught-in-crossfire-between-ncpg--mgcb/) Michigan’s top gambling regulator just pulled out of the NCPG over prediction markets. While the regulator intended to target the rival industry by exiting the group, it seems likely that responsible gambling efforts will be the biggest victims. Jul 05, 2026 06:23 [![Photo by Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/0/2025/01/02/Ohio.jpg "Save Ohio Sports Act Proposes to Ban Online Betting Market")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/save-ohio-sports-act-proposes-to-ban-online-betting-market/) [![Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/07/18/cc-usa-michael-savio-192x192.webp "Michael Savio")By: Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/our-team/michael-savio/) ## [Save Ohio Sports Act Proposes to Ban Online Betting Market](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/save-ohio-sports-act-proposes-to-ban-online-betting-market/) A pair of House lawmakers have introduced a drastic new gambling bill, which includes a ban on online sports betting. The state currently uses tax revenue from the industry to fund public education, generating over $200 million in 2025 alone. Jul 02, 2026 07:50 [![](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/253/2026/06/29/ngb-launches-verified-casino-portal_2.png)](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/south-africa-launches-verified-casino-portal-for-players/) [![Heather Gartland](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/10/22/cc_nz_heather_garland_192x192.webp "Heather Gartland")By: Heather Gartland](https://www.casino.com/nz/heather-gartland/) ## [South Africa's National Gambling Board Launches Verified Casino Portal](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/south-africa-launches-verified-casino-portal-for-players/) South Africa's National Gambling Board has unveiled a new online verification portal listing every legally licensed gambling operator in the country. The move is designed to help players quickly identify legitimate casinos and steer clear of the unlicensed offshore sites. Jun 29, 2026 10:34 [![Photo by Japanexperterna.se, CC BY-SA 2.0 ](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/0/2025/03/28/Scrolling_phone.jpg "Fanatics Joins Signify, IC360 to Launch Bad Actor Program")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/fanatics-joins-signify-ic360-to-launch-bad-actor-program/) [![Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/07/18/cc-usa-michael-savio-192x192.webp "Michael Savio")By: Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/our-team/michael-savio/) ## [Fanatics Joins Signify, IC360 to Launch Bad Actor Program](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/fanatics-joins-signify-ic360-to-launch-bad-actor-program/) Fanatics has partnered with IC360 and the Signify Group to launch the Bad Actor Program. It will help identify harassment on social media and who is behind it. The group can ban violators and share its findings with law enforcement. Jun 26, 2026 09:37 [![Photo by Michael Tighe, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/0/2025/04/05/Downtown_Detroit.jpg "Michigan Wins Award For Responsible Gambling Campaign")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/michigan-wins-award-for-responsible-gambling-campaign/) [![Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/07/18/cc-usa-michael-savio-192x192.webp "Michael Savio")By: Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/our-team/michael-savio/) ## [Michigan Wins Award For Responsible Gambling Campaign](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/michigan-wins-award-for-responsible-gambling-campaign/) The Michigan Gaming Control Board has won an award for its “Don’t Regret the Bet” campaign. The effort included a massive upgrade to resources and support on the regulator’s site, as well as a new focus on fighting underage gambling. Jun 25, 2026 09:31 [![](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/253/2026/06/20/new-zealand-affiliates-guide-players.png)](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/could-new-zealands-affiliate-ban-push-players-towards-scam-casinos/) [![Heather Gartland](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/10/22/cc_nz_heather_garland_192x192.webp "Heather Gartland")By: Heather Gartland](https://www.casino.com/nz/heather-gartland/) ## [Could New Zealand's Affiliate Ban Push Players Towards Scam Casinos?](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/could-new-zealands-affiliate-ban-push-players-towards-scam-casinos/) New Zealand's upcoming regulated online casino market will prohibit licensed operators from using affiliate marketing. While the policy aims to reduce gambling advertising, some industry observers believe it could unintentionally make it harder for players to identify licensed casinos. Jun 20, 2026 12:24 [![Photo by Negative Space, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/0/2025/12/04/Prediction_Markets_.jpg "CFTC Releases Proposal for Regulations of Prediction Markets")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/cftc-releases-proposal-for-regulations-of-prediction-markets/) [![Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/07/18/cc-usa-michael-savio-192x192.webp "Michael Savio")By: Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/our-team/michael-savio/) ## [CFTC Releases Proposal for Regulations of Prediction Markets](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/cftc-releases-proposal-for-regulations-of-prediction-markets/) The CFTC has released a 267-page proposal of new regulations for prediction markets. It includes new rules for sports contracts, including restrictions on player props. However, questions still remain over the regulator’s ability to enforce its new rules. Jun 10, 2026 09:24 [![Photo by Marion Touvel, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/0/2025/07/12/NJ_State_Building.jpg "New Jersey Lawmakers Consider New Problem Gambling Bill")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/new-jersey-bill-to-ban-micro-betting-passes-first-committee/) ## [New Jersey Bill to Ban Micro Betting Passes First Committee](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/new-jersey-bill-to-ban-micro-betting-passes-first-committee/) A New Jersey Assembly committee passed A3258, which proposes to ban mobile sportsbooks from offering micro-betting. The controversial bet type has been linked to problem gambling and has played a role in several major US betting scandals. Jun 06, 2026 08:15 [![Photo by Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=555,height=306/253/2026/06/05/Golden_CO.jpg "Polis Signs off On New Regulations for Colorado Sportsbooks")](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/polis-signs-off-on-new-regulations-for-colorado-sportsbooks/) [![Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/news/img/width=56,height=56/0/2024/07/18/cc-usa-michael-savio-192x192.webp "Michael Savio")By: Michael Savio](https://www.casino.com/our-team/michael-savio/) ## [Polis Signs off On New Regulations for Colorado Sportsbooks](https://www.casino.com/news/responsible-gambling/polis-signs-off-on-new-regulations-for-colorado-sportsbooks/) Colorado Governor Polis has signed off on SB 131, which will enact several new regulations to help protect bettors. The bill also sets firm requirements for the sports betting tax revenue sent to fund the State Water Plan. 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