Better Gambling Forum Publishes Final UN Report Redefining Global RG3P Framework

The Better Gambling Forum (BGF) has published its final United Nations report, which redefines the Responsible Gambling Practice and Policy Pillars (RG3P) Framework. Created as an initiative of the Brain Capital Alliance in collaboration with the G7/G20, United Nations and World Economic Forum, the BGF seeks to establish a common framework for regulators, operators, researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers.

Work began at a collaborative event in New York City in September 2025. The draft then underwent two stakeholder consultations, including a webinar in May 2026. The final report positions the RG3P as a future global benchmark for responsible gambling policies, awareness initiatives, treatment services and regulatory standards.

Public Health Approach and Six Core Pillars

The BGF views gambling through a public health and brain health lens. This encourages coordinated action across government, industry, healthcare, research and community organisations rather than focusing solely on individual responsibility. While some countries favor banning certain forms of gambling, the BGF argues it is preferable to regulate in ways that reduce harm while permitting consumers to enjoy the product.

The framework is built on six core pillars: education, informed choice and harm prevention; risk detection and intervention; support, treatment and recovery; gambling environment, product and marketing standards; ethical industry practices and accountability; and research, evaluation and sustainable funding. These pillars address early intervention, safer product design, industry transparency and evidence-based evolution of policy.

Bridging Standards and Driving Adoption

Jurisdictions vary widely in consumer protection maturity. The RG3P Framework offers an adaptable reference point to bridge that gap while preserving consistent principles, though its success will depend on translation from evidence into local operational reality.

The BGF recently concluded a panel discussion at the UN General Assembly in mid-September and is conducting events at SBC Lisbon, ICE in Barcelona and Davos in January 2027. It is also recruiting new members to strengthen expertise in player protection. Operators and regulators should map existing programs against the pillars now to surface gaps before broader international expectations crystallize.

Reporting: iGaming Business (iGB)

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