Italy's Agcom plans to begin a one-month public consultation on proposed responsible gambling advertising guidelines, reportedly. The draft could restrict professional footballers in campaigns and set requirements for the presentation of warnings and branding.
Operators can submit views on proposed advertising requirements during the consultation.
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The Sindacato Totoricevitori Sportivi (STS) submitted a written response and requested a hearing in AGCOM’s consultation on campaigns against gambling addiction, the association said. STS said it would raise concerns about tipsters’ social media content, which it alleges can promote gambling platforms, including some it says may be illegal.
AGCOM is preparing an updated document on gambling advertising guidance after receiving a strong response to its public consultation, official Davide Gallino said at an event in Salerno. Gallino said the authority regulates commercial gambling communications, while ADM is the sector’s main regulator, and pointed to differences between rules for television and social platforms.
It was reported that Consulta Antiusura welcomed Agcom’s new responsible gambling communication guidelines. The group cited restrictions on influencers, endorsements and promotional material while calling for further political action.
Brazil's online gambling self-exclusion total approached one million, rising by 225,000 users in barely a month. The report was published ahead of tighter betting-advertising rules.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill expressed support for Responsible Gaming Education Month in a letter dated 9 September 2026. She highlighted self-exclusion, public awareness of support resources and tools to identify signs of problem gambling, and recognised the work of state gaming authorities and specialist organisations.