Simon Westbury: Tackling player protection with a full toolbox

Player protection is a complex and difficult topic in a world where regulations and customs differ across the globe. But working in plenty of countries and markets does offer operators a good bird’s-eye view of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to player safety and tackling problem gambling. There are tools that operators …

Static Nightmare Abyssways™ tunes fear into wins

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Play’n GO pulls a signal from the void with Static Nightmare Abyssways, a 6-reel video slot where the TV snow crackles, cables creep, and a quiet cul-de-sac hums with bad intent. ABYSSWAYS Free Spins and an expanding reel window bring a creeping sense of discovery to every moment. Something’s wrong in […]

YouTube tightens controls on gambling and graphic video game content

YouTube has announced that it has updated its community guidelines to strengthen the protection of vulnerable audiences from gambling content and graphic video game violence. The video streaming platform will step up enforcement of its Community Guidelines to match new digital trends and industry standards for mature and regulated content from 17 November 2025.  Under …

Nominations now open for Casino Guru Awards 2026: Celebrating fairness, responsibility, and innovation in iGaming

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Casino Guru is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 4th annual Casino Guru Awards 2026, recognizing fairness, transparency, social responsibility, and innovation that push the iGaming industry forward. After three successful editions, the Casino Guru Awards continue to honor organizations and individuals making a meaningful difference in […]