Responsible Gambling in Focus as Safer Gambling Week 2025 Begins

PokerNews Staff

Nov 16, 2025 3 min read Last updated Nov 17, 2025

PokerNews Reaffirms Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming
Responsible Gaming Advice & Support

Running from November 17th to 24th, Safer Gambling Week 2025 will see the UK and countries across Europe take part in a sector-wide campaign aimed at
promoting awareness of responsible gambling.

This annual campaign brings together the sports betting and iGaming industry, government bodies, and support organizations in a joint effort to promote responsible gaming and raise awareness of the vital tools and support available to those who need them.

At PokerNews, we’re proud to support Safer Gambling Week 2025 by highlighting the key principles of sustainable play and guiding our readers to trusted sources of help and support wherever they are in the world.

If you’re worried about your own habits or those of someone close to you, it’s important to take action.

Remember...

To set yourself limits.
It's not a way to make money.
It's good to take a break.
Friends and family are more important.

This year’s campaign highlights the range of tools operators offer to help players make the right choices for themselves. From setting limits to taking a break when needed, players are encouraged to explore the Responsible Gaming information available from their chosen operators for full details on the support available.

A complete list of free, confidential support services in your area can also be found at the end of this article.

Never chase losses

Always set limits

Take regular breaks

Responsible Gambling

PokerNews Reaffirms Our Commitment to Responsible Gaming

At PokerNews, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy gambling in a safe and sustainable way. Our goal is to educate, empower, and support players so they can make informed choices.

Throughout 2024, PokerNews' parent company, Flutter Entertainment, invested $139m in developing and promoting responsible gaming initiatives, marking a 37.8% increase in investment since 2023. These efforts form part of Flutter's Play Well Strategy, a key pillar of Flutter's ongoing commitment to support positive play and lead the sector forward.

In 2024, 44.5% of players globally engaged with responsible gaming tools, reflecting the growing reach and importance of initiatives such as Safer Gambling Week 2025.

Speaking about Flutter’s continued progress, Jane Palles, Group Head of Safer Gambling Strategy, said the company remains focused on promoting the importance of sustainable play.

“We’re leading the way on responsible gaming with new tools, technologies, and partnerships to champion sustainable play. We fund research, we share knowledge across our brands, and we innovate – finding more ways to engage more people to play well,” said Palles.

Looking ahead to Safer Gambling Week 2025, Mark Powell-Bevan, Director of PokerNews, said, “We’re proud to back Safer Gambling Week again this year and to help promote responsible gambling that puts our readers’ well-being front and center.”

He added, “Our goal is to give players the information and support they need to make smart choices and enjoy gambling in a safe and responsible way.”

Curious to learn more about Flutter's Play Well strategy? Watch the video below: