Mpesa Transforms Mobile Sports Betting Access for Kenyan Players
Kenyan sports bettors now rely on Mpesa for fast deposits and withdrawals as mobile technology replaces traditional betting shops and changes how fans interact with online sportsbooks
Responsible Play Programs & Controls 10 articles
Responsible Play Programs & Controls covers player-facing tools and support systems designed to increase awareness, limit gambling activity or reduce access when a customer chooses to do so. The group includes wager and loss limits, session reminders, account controls, marketing restrictions, blocking software and support programs. Each entry describes the specific safeguard or service without presenting it as a substitute for treatment or making claims about individual outcomes.
AI sets the pace for sports betting odds in 2026
Sportsbooks and bettors now rely on AI to generate odds and spot value in real time as automated models and tracking data replace manual pricing and reshape the betting experience
Chess.com Unveils Gambit Poker Platform With No Real-Money Play
Chess.com has launched Gambit, a poker platform designed for beginners, offering free play, lessons, and stat tracking—without real-money gambling or in-app purchases. The move targets chess fans curious about poker strategy
Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming Launch New Responsible Gambling Tools
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are rolling out new responsible gambling programs, research partnerships, and digital tools during Responsible Gambling Education Month, aiming to address player risk with updated resources and evidence-based strategies
Rick Salomon’s Costly Poker Binge Forces Rehab After Bellagio Meltdown
A notorious high-stakes poker session at Bellagio’s Bobby’s Room pushed Rick Salomon to the brink, ending with massive losses, career fallout for others, and Salomon’s decision to enter drug rehab
Mindway AI Debuts Gamalyze Sports for Responsible Betting at World Cup
Mindway AI has introduced Gamalyze Sports, a neuroscience-based responsible gambling tool, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to help operators and players address betting risks before harm occurs
Online Gambling Fuels Rise in Problem Gambling Among Women
A surge in online gambling is driving a sharp increase in problem gambling among women, with new data showing participation rates nearly equal to men and a growing number of women seeking help in states like Pennsylvania
Responsible Gaming Education Month Highlights Industry Efforts in 2026
The American Gaming Association marks the 28th Responsible Gaming Education Month, focusing on player protection and industry accountability as gambling participation rises across the United States
Gambling Advertising Regulation
Gamban and Lewes FC Partner to Address Gambling Harm in Soccer
Gamban has announced a partnership with Lewes FC for the 2026/27 season, aiming to raise awareness about gambling risks in English soccer and promote self-exclusion tools as advertising restrictions remain limited
VGCCC Unveils Strategy 2029 to Address Gambling Harm in Victoria
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has introduced Strategy 2029, a three-year plan to strengthen consumer protection and address gambling-related harm as technology and regulatory scrutiny evolve
