1xBet announces Player Protection Day webinar participation
On 11 November 2025, an announcement confirmed that 1xBet planned to take part in a Player Protection Day webinar on 12 November 2025. The session was co-hosted with SBC Media as part of Player Protection Week, according to Yogonet.
What the 1xBet Session Covered
The panel title was Strengthening the crucial relationship between operators and regulators. Steve Hoare of the Player Protection Hub was named moderator, as reported by Yogonet.
Three speakers were named: Peter Marcus, director of The Marcon; Anton Kaszubowski, director of Greenlaw Limited; and Simon Westbury, strategic advisor to 1xBet.
Speakers and Roles
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Hoare | Moderator, Player Protection Hub |
| Peter Marcus | Director, The Marcon |
| Anton Kaszubowski | Director, Greenlaw Limited |
| Simon Westbury | Strategic Advisor, 1xBet |
Westbury's Call for Earlier Engagement
Westbury advocated earlier engagement and practical, consistent guidance between operators and regulators. Yogonet reported his position that operators and regulators ultimately want the same outcome.
He said protection should be built-in rather than bolted-on, according to Yogonet. That statement called for earlier engagement, consistent frameworks and practical guidance operators can apply proportionately across jurisdictions.
1xBet Strategic Review Areas
The company said it was assessing protection triggers, exploring privacy-aware risk checks and evaluating shared tools for earlier intervention. The same statement described investigation of AI-assisted workflows with transparent logic and independent testing.
Yogonet reported the following areas under review by 1xBet.
- Assessing structured audits of protection triggers and outcomes across key markets
- Exploring friction-light, risk-based checks designed with privacy safeguards
- Evaluating multi-operator tools for early and consistent interventions
- Sharing benchmarks and learnings with regulators to promote cross-border minimum standards
- Investigating AI-assisted workflows with transparent logic and independent testing
Research Behind the Discussion
The webinar drew on findings from the Player Protection Index Report – Western Europe, according to Yogonet. The discussion was set to address gaps in guidance, implementation and communication between regulators and licensed operators.
Yogonet reported survey figures from the International Player Safety Index: Western Europe. According to those figures, 60% of operators rate player protection highly in their primary market, 43% are dissatisfied and 26% are uncertain about the quality of regulatory guidance.
| Measure | Share of operators |
|---|---|
| Rate player protection highly in primary market | 60% |
| Dissatisfied with quality of regulatory guidance | 43% |
| Uncertain about quality of regulatory guidance | 26% |
Position on Regulatory Frameworks
According to 1xBet, inconsistent regulatory frameworks can create friction for responsible operators and risk driving players toward unlicensed markets. The company advocates for data-led, human-centred interventions supported by auditable, practical standards to strengthen channelisation.
What the Forum Was Expected to Address
Yogonet reported that the forum aimed to establish new standards of clarity and shared accountability in player safety. The webinar was described as part of 1xBet's stated commitment to responsible gaming through insight, transparency and cooperation.
A forthcoming qualitative report from the same research series will focus on African markets, according to Yogonet. It will examine early intervention, consistency and data-sharing within evolving regulatory environments.
Where the Session Is Documented
The announcement is recorded in an industry article published by Yogonet on 11 November 2025.