Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has started a responsible-gaming training programme, reportedly involving representatives from the health and education ministries. The programme is intended to help participants identify and address risks associated with gambling.
The training could inform stakeholder approaches to player protection in Uganda’s gambling sector.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission says its PlayWell programme provides guidance and support to gambling patrons. The commission says the programme is available in person, online and by phone, with hubs at every casino; the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health manages its administration.
It was reported that Corrientes’ education ministry and lottery authority signed a cooperation agreement in Argentina. The arrangement is intended to develop a responsible gambling programme.
Cirsa’s 2025 sustainability report says all operational staff in Italy have received responsible-gambling training, with mandatory programmes for new hires. The company also says each venue has staff assigned to monitor player-protection practices and that it is adapting responsible-gambling applications for the Italian market.
The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission and the National Betting Authority completed a training workshop in Limassol on 15 and 17 October 2025. Casino staff, betting shop staff and commission inspectors took part in sessions on identifying gambling-related harm, risk factors and early intervention.
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) removed the registrar-approval requirement for casino and lottery employee responsible-gambling training from 11 July 2025. Training must remain mandatory, be updated regularly and reflect best practices; the PlaySmart programme remains valid.