Tag Archives: self Exclusion
Germany – Hesse to launch online application for nationwide player blocking system
The state of Hesse has developed a modern processing system for online registration to the OASIS player blocking system, which can be a pilot for further procedures of this magnitude. Approx. 5,000 new organizers and up to 40,000 additional locations can be expected. The competent administrative authority is the Darmstadt Regional Council. Both new organizers…
US – New York State Senate approves problem gambling bill
The New York State Senate has approved legislation that will see the creation of a problem gambling education programme in the state. Under SB 4207, sponsored by Senator Joe Addabbo, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will create a programme, which all players will have to complete, before being removed from a self-exclusion…
Finland – Veikkaus sees 28,400 customers self-exclude since January
Finnish operator Veikkaus has said that to date, a total of 5,600 customers have applied to be self-excluded from playing slot machines retail outlets with 27,500 customers doing similarly for online gaming. Mandatory authentication covering Slots Gaming was introduced to the slot machines in stores, restaurants, kiosks, and service stations in January. The company aims…
UK – GAMSTOP surpasses 50,000 female registrants
GAMSTOP, the free, independent self-exclusion tool for people living in the UK, has announced that more than 55,000 women have registered to self-exclude from all online gambling sites through the tool. The proportion of women self-excluding through GAMSTOP has risen since the coronavirus pandemic struck last year. In March 2020, 26% of all registrants to…
France – ANJ outlines speedier process for self-exclusion
French regulator National Games Authority (ANJ) has published its proposals to simplify the registration process and reduce delays to the country’s voluntary gambling ban. Since December 31, the management of the file of voluntary gambling bans, previously kept by the Ministry of the Interior, has been entrusted to the ANJ. The regulator has proposed that…
The Netherlands – KSA calls on Dutch operators to test their connection to Central Register of Exclusion of Gaming
The Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit Ksa) has opened the online environment in which games of chance providers can test their connection to the Central Register of Exclusion of Gaming (Cruks). All gaming casinos and slot machine arcades in the Netherlands that want to keep their license for offering games of chance must connect to Cruks,…
Sweden – Spelinspektionen launches new campaign to promote self-exclusion
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator is launching a new campaign to raise awareness for the country’s self-exclusion tool Spelpaus. It said: “Spelpaus.se is a service for everyone who wants a break from gambling for money, for a shorter or longer period of time. In connection with the outbreak of Covid-19 this spring, it became extra important…
Czech – Prague slot ban approved as national self-exclusion register kicks off
Two huge pieces of legislation have made progress in Czech with the Prague City Council approving a decree banning all slots, VLTs and gaming terminals in Prague whilst the Czech Republic Ministry of Finance launching a self-exclusion register that will allow gamblers to block themselves from all types in gambling. Firstly, the decree in the…
ICE – ITL to show the industry how to combat underage gambling and manage self-exclusion at ICE 2020
Innovative Technology will have its latest Spectral Technology products and ICU age verification & facial recognition devices centre stage on the stand at ICE 2020. Marcus Tiedt, Sales Director, commented: “Since the introduction of ICU age verification in 2019 we have been developing the product and can now offer facial recognition technology. ICU uses artificial…
