Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
The Office of Responsible Gambling offered one post-doctoral fellowship under its Gambling Research Capacity Grants programme. The grant was worth up to A$480,000 over three years, with applications closing on 28 February 2025; the programme is now closed.
The closed fellowship offered support for research into gambling harm prevention and minimisation in NSW.
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ONCE and the Complutense University of Madrid renewed their research chair on responsible gambling and its communication for another two years. The initiative, launched in 2021, will continue research into risk prevention and communication tools, including work on gambling-related messages and loot boxes.
The Complutense University of Madrid and ONCE renewed their responsible-gambling research agreement on 22 May, according to a report. The renewal extends their collaboration, which began in 2021, for two years and continues work on risk research and preventive communication.
Stellar Gaming and Universidade FUMEC renewed their agreement for 2026 to develop predictive risk tools, psychological support protocols and research on Brazilian bettors, the companies said. Stellar said its risk model evolved during 2025 to incorporate artificial intelligence, while human assessment remains part of its process.
Playtech agreed a responsible gambling research partnership with West Virginia University’s Center for Gaming Research and Development, the company said. Its BetBuddy product will help the centre analyse West Virginia player data and betting patterns, with the stated aim of improving the identification and treatment of problem gambling and related harm. WVU’s existing partnership with the West Virginia Lottery Commission gives its research centre access to player data.
The Juroszek family has increased its stake in Gentoo Media from 26.8% to 59.3% through a €100m refinancing package. Two family-owned entities bought €50m of equity through a share issue, with a further €50m provided as a loan; Gentoo Media chief executive Jonas Warrer said the completed refinancing would enable full repayment of bonds due in December.
The Juroszek family has gained majority control of Gentoo Media following a €100m debt refinancing, according to the source. The family's holding rose from 26.8% to 59.3%.