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European Lotteries: Protecting Minors Online: A Shared Responsibility

  • Shorter Headline: European Lotteries: Protecting Minors Online: A Shared Responsibility
  • Content Preview:  An event this week in the European Parliament, organised by The European Lotteries (EL), brought together EU decision-makers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to address how digital platforms impact young users and what measures are needed to create a safer and fairer online environment. Discussions emphasised the need for robust regulation and enforcement - with respect of the subsidiarity principle - to prevent manipulative digital strategies that target minors. [1]
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Hoosier Lottery earns international recognition for responsible gaming

  • Shorter Headline: Hoosier Lottery earns international recognition for responsible gaming
  • Content Preview: “We are committed to operating in a socially responsible manner in all we do,” said Sarah M. Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery. “Decisions surrounding games, marketing and advertising all involve best practices of responsible gaming. Our entire team’s efforts to implement our comprehensive program earned us this Level 4 recertification and I am so proud of each employee.”
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Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling

  • Shorter Headline: Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling
  • Content Preview: A report by Spelinspektionen has found a link between young adults that participated in gambling via video games while under age and risky gambling behaviours. The results showed a link between those who started purchasing loot boxes as a minor and those who went on to show problematic gambling behaviours. Of those that purchased loot boxes before the age of 15, 87% displayed risky gambling behaviours as an adult.
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