{"id":74677,"date":"2026-07-06T06:03:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/?p=74677"},"modified":"2026-07-06T06:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:03:26","slug":"1xcare-launches-to-advance-player-protection-and-responsible-gambling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/1xcare-launches-to-advance-player-protection-and-responsible-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"1xCare Launches to Advance Player Protection and Responsible Gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-74678\" src=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1xCare_Brand_Logo-300x54.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1xCare_Brand_Logo-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/gaming-awards.com\/NEWS\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1xCare_Brand_Logo.png 352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>1xCare has announced its official launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">1xCare has been established by the owner of the global brand (trademark) 1xBet to consolidate efforts in research, education, technology, and player well-being under one unified framework. Its mission is to advance player protection and responsible gambling through evidence-based research, education, innovative technologies, and collaborative partnerships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Its vision is to become a recognised hub for responsible gambling excellence across the global gambling ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cResponsible gambling is not a slogan; it is a duty,\u201d said Simon Westbury, Chairperson. \u201c1xCare was created to support a more informed, transparent, and sustainable gambling ecosystem \u2014 one where player protection and well-being are central.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Four Core Pillars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">1xCare\u2019s work is structured around four pillars:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Research Hub \u2014 Supporting evidence-based studies on gambling behaviour, addiction risks, and emerging technologies, with transparent public reporting.<\/li>\n<li>EduCare \u2014 Promoting responsible gambling education, awareness programmes, and ethical standards across operators, sports, and communities.<\/li>\n<li>TechShield \u2014 Advancing responsible gambling technologies, including tools for early risk detection and safer player experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Support &amp; Well-Being \u2014 Improving access to counselling, helplines, and holistic support services through grants and partnerships with qualified organisations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">1xCare operates with dedicated governance structures, including an Advisory Committee, and is committed to publishing regular impact updates. The funded initiatives aim to foster collaboration with regulators, researchers, and civil society.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201c1xCare is built to contribute, not to compete,\u201d added Westbury. \u201cWe look forward to working alongside existing experts and organisations that share the goal of better protecting players and building greater trust in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1xCare has announced its official launch as a dedicated initiative focused on player protection, responsible gambling, and harm prevention across the global gambling ecosystem. 1xCare has been established by the owner of the global brand (trademark) 1xBet to consolidate efforts in research, education, technology, and player well-being under one unified framework. 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