Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

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.

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.

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.

South Africa will take part in the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from 7–11 September 2026.

The MGC has announced a new “Bet on Respect” campaign to help curb athlete harassment from angry bettors. It will create a new portal where athletes, coaches, and officials can file complaints for the regulator to investigate and hold harassers responsible.

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.