Some regulated markets saw more helpline searches after online betting launched, but the study relied on Google Trends.
Most of the YouTube videos focused on betting strategy and game mechanics, and the comment sections were largely neutral or positive.
Funding will back research into personalised safer-gambling messages and a Generation Z assessment tool.
The Saskatchewan gaming authority says growth in casinos and online play is being matched by self-exclusion tools, specialist staff, bilingual education and higher accreditation marks.
The state operator pointed to low deposit limits, real-time monitoring and more than SEK 100 million spent on research into gambling harm.
The board also presented an ISO security certification as officials pressed for tighter oversight, faster digital regulation and stronger accountability.
The province says regulated play is safer than offshore sites, while a researcher warns that easier access can fuel gambling harm.
Officials also outlined liquor licensing rules, support services and how residents can report illegal machines.
The effort paired staff activities, community outreach and youth-focused messaging with local social-service partners
The voluntary framework sharpens bonus disclosures, extends responsibility to commercial partners and seeks to keep minors away from gambling messages.
The group says its local programme will centre on awareness and early intervention, but it has yet to set a launch date.
The rollout arrived as the province opened a regulated online gambling market and came with new responsible-gaming controls.
The regulator cited historical breaches across customer risk rating, enhanced due diligence and monitoring, alongside responsible-gambling lapses including extended sessions and repeat entry by an excluded patron
Administrative Court in Linköping quashed Spelinspektionen’s March 2025 sanction, citing a lack of clarity and unambiguous evidence in the regulatory decision.
The igaming giant’s commitment to 0% revenue from high-risk players came under scrutiny, as rival CEO believes the goal to be unattainable despite the best efforts of regulated operators.
Seven US-facing operators have joined forces to create ROGA, a responsible gambling association that will span the majority of the igaming market and be dedicated to responsible gaming practices across the board.
Five non-profits focused on problem gambling prevention will get funding this fall. Their operations are in Alabama, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, and Ohio.
The partnership will bring innovative AI-driven tools to ResponsiblePlay.org to enhance responsible gambling practices and protect vulnerable players.
Connecticut’s Attorney General and CDCP said consumers put themselves at risk when they use illegal offshore sites, remind them to only use legal operators.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) levied $100,000 CAD in penalties after Apollo allegedly ran afoul of five of its Registrar’s Standards.