The History of Regulations with Dr. Catania

Module Overview:

"History of Regulations" explores the origins and evolution of online gambling regulations worldwide, with a primary focus on the emergence of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). This e-learning module also investigates how various countries implemented regulations, emphasising the deployment of safer gambling tools. It delves into the MGA's specific requirements and examines diverse jurisdictions, such as the Netherlands, with an emphasis on advertising, training, addiction prevention policies, markers of harm, and interventions. The module concludes with a closer look at Austria's gambling regulations, highlighting customer interaction and responsible advertising practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the historical development of online gambling regulations.
• Examine the role of the MGA in shaping online gambling regulation.
• Explore the adoption of safer gambling tools across different gambling regulations.
• Comprehend the specific requirements within MGA's jurisdiction.  
• Analyse global jurisdictions, focusing on the Netherlands and Austria, to identify key regulatory aspects.

Dr. Maris Catania is a Chartered Psychologist and a veteran in the gambling industry, with over fourteen years of experience in game integrity and safer gambling.

Dr. Catania holds multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD from Nottingham Trent University, where her research focused on consumer protection, markers of harm, and responsible gambling under the supervision of Professor Mark Griffiths. She also holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology, a MSc in Addiction Studies, and is currently pursuing a MSc in Artificial Intelligence. Her work has earned her the Gambling Compliance Most Significant Contribution to Responsible Gambling Research award for three consecutive years.

In addition to her industry work, Dr. Catania teaches at the University of Malta, delivering lectures on gambling psychology, gaming psychology, gambling policy, behavioral addiction, and cyberpsychology. Her research is available on ResearchGate.