Honduran congressman Carlos Umaña presented a bill on player protection and responsible gambling, proposing measures for casinos, slot-machine venues and other gambling establishments. The proposal includes voluntary and court-ordered self-exclusion and remains at an early legislative stage for consideration by Congress.
If enacted, the bill could require gambling venues to apply new access restrictions and player-protection measures.
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Germany’s federal commissioner for addiction and drug issues, Professor Hendrik Streeck, called for stronger player protection and action against illegal gambling operators. He warned about gambling addiction’s serious consequences during a nationwide awareness day.
Germany's federal commissioner for addiction and drug issues, Professor Hendrik Streeck, used the nationwide action day against gambling addiction to call for stronger player protection and for consistent action against illegal gambling providers. Streeck, who is patron of the action day, said prevention and help for those affected belong to effective player protection alongside enforcement against illegal gambling, according to his office.
Spelinspektionen director general Peter Knutsson outlined priorities for Sweden after his first month heading the authority. He identified player protection, effective supervision, clear rules and action against illegal gambling as priorities. He also emphasised operators’ responsibilities and preventing excessive and problematic gambling.
Spelinspektionen director general Peter Knutsson has set out the Swedish gambling regulator's priorities after his first month in the role, with player protection, effective supervision, clear rules and action against illegal gambling named as the main areas of focus. The regulator said the first weeks were marked by listening, analysis of the market and the setting of priorities for the future.
Reportedly, the Sports Betting Alliance hosted a responsible gambling roundtable in Richmond on 2 September. Industry representatives, health experts, lawmakers and treatment advocates discussed reducing gambling harm. Supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027 after the chambers failed to reconcile legislation this year.
Reportedly, the International Association of Gaming Regulators highlighted regulators’ role in strengthening player protection during Responsible Gaming Education Month. Its message also addressed evaluating the effectiveness of responsible gambling measures.
The Dutch parliament’s Justice and Security Committee held a gambling-sector debate on 3 September 2026, covering online gambling, player protection, money-laundering risks and public policy. Members discussed monitoring reports from the Kansspelautoriteit, research on gambling-related harm and laundering, and the government’s policy update of 12 June 2026.