Responsible Gambling – Page 17 | Global Gaming Insider

Estonia weighs local control over gambling venue distances

At present, municipal authorities can refuse permission for gambling venues in areas such as near schools and kindergartens, while proposed changes could allow them to designate additional restricted areas.

2 min read • Apr 21 • By Marieta Lezaic

Scottish Green Party proposes tax on gambling venues

The new pledge comes as part of the party's 2026 manifesto which will aim to fund addiction-prevention and support services.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Eddie Overs

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Swiss court rejects Loterie Romande appeal regarding lottery terminal transparency

The case, ongoing for nearly seven years, focuses on a request from Swiss Radio and Television for a complete list of video lottery terminals and their precise locations.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ukraine launches national study into gambling’s social impact

The study will use both quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess addiction risks, while also seeking a deeper understanding of their root causes, as well as their broader consequences.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

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CFTC Chair Michael Selig interrogated by Congress over prediction market regulation

Questions were posed of Selig around the stark similarities between sports gambling and sports events contracts.

2 min read • Apr 20 • By Will Underwood

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ArenaPlus joins Sportradar Integrity Exchange to strengthen betting safeguards

Integration enhances DigiPlus’ monitoring capabilities amid digital gaming growth.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Keih Ma

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Brazil: Lula preparing to take anti-gambling action further with Presidential Decree

The initiative seeks to bar participation for individuals enrolled in a Government debt refinancing programme and to curb campaigns that may encourage excessive or high-risk gambling behaviour.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Italian responsible gambling app “Usa la Testa” launches

A key feature of the app is a test based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index that classifies users into four risk levels.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Belgium: Court rules National Lottery gets unjustified online advantage

Private gambling operators claimed that the National Lottery should be subject to the EPIS self-exclusion checks and the minimum gambling age of 21, rather than being exempt.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Marieta Lezaic