3 Gambling Regulation Myths We Need to Let Go

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Denitsa Lyutskanova

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· Chief Editor Last Updated: July 4, 2025

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Players gamble to get rich. More restrictions mean more safety. Gambling ads cause addiction.

According to iGaming’s CEO, Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche, these are 3 gambling regulation myths we need to leave behind. 

Regarding gambling regulations, certain myths continue to shape public perception. At the recent Gaming in Holland (GIH) Conference, Prof. Dr. Ditsche confronted three of the most common ones in the industry: 

1. Players gamble to get rich: According to research, entertainment or thrill seeking is the primary motivation for gambling.
2. More restrictions mean more safety: Germany is known for its high taxes and strict regulations, yet its channelization rate remains under 50%. This suggests that overregulation makes the legal market less appealing. In turn, it pushes players toward unlicensed platforms.
3. Gambling ads cause addiction: Prof. Dr. Ditsche argues that well-regulated advertising has a crucial role in directing players to licensed gambling platforms.

With such harmful misconceptions still influencing regulations and public opinion, it’s time to rethink our approach to gambling laws. In the video above, Prof. Dr. Ditsche explains these myths in more detail.

Watch the full speech from the GIH Conference on YouTube and feel free to share your thoughts.