Investigation: Testing Hope, an AI chatbot made for responsible gambling
In a follow-up investigation, Global Gaming Insider takes a look at an AI chatbot built specifically for the gambling industry.
In a follow-up investigation, Global Gaming Insider takes a look at an AI chatbot built specifically for the gambling industry.
A local media industry association, BRAT, said that any restriction on gambling advertising should cover not only domestic media but also global social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.
Industry body questions methodology and calls for clearer distinction between legal and illegal operators.
Changes are also planned to make self-exclusion and third-party exclusion indefinite, although individuals may request removal no earlier than six months after registration.
The operator joins fellow sports betting entities such as FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM in establishing a ban on credit card deposits, having officially implemented the policy on April 13.
The GSA Africa regional office is located in Lagos, said to be part of the Association’s ‘ongoing mission’ to collaborate with operators, regulators and suppliers from around the globe.
The ANJ (the National Gaming Authority) in France is set to tighten measures ensuring a stricter stance against fraud and money laundering in the gambling sector.
The regulator had ‘received signals’ that it was possible for minors to create a betting account with legal online gambling operators, having originally launched its investigation during 2025.
Alexandre Padilha argues betting should be treated as a public health issue, with advertising rules similar to those applied to cigarettes.
Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro bring betting and household debt into focus ahead of 2026 elections.