Core Principles
- Transparency – State wagering requirements, eligibility rules, and support resources wherever promotions appear.
- Accessibility – Provide multi-language content, screen-reader friendly layouts, and distinct iconography for safer gambling actions.
- Consistency – Align messaging across website, email, in-product banners, paid media, and affiliate placements.
- Proactivity – Offer personalised limits, cool-off suggestions, and helpline access before risky behaviour escalates.
Matrix Overview
| Journey Stage | Owned Channels | Message Focus | Assets | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition | Landing pages, blog, SEO snippets | Licensing, age statement, bonus terms | Copy blocks, schema, badges | Marketing + Compliance |
| Onboarding | Registration, KYC emails, tutorials | Deposit limits, self-exclusion, support | Email templates, walkthrough videos | CRM |
| Active Play | In-site banners, loyalty areas | Session reminders, voluntary limits | Modal copy, notification plans | Product |
| Retention | CRM campaigns, loyalty updates | Safer play celebrations, limit adjustments | Lifecycle emails, push content | CRM + Responsible Gambling |
| Re-engagement | Win-back emails, retargeting | Support options, personalised limits | Email journeys, ad scripts | CRM + Paid Media |
| Affiliate | Partner hubs, promo packs | Mandatory disclaimers, monitoring cadence | Affiliate guides, tracking QA | Partnerships |
Channel Checklist
Website & SEO
- Include responsible gambling FAQ rich results on service and promo pages.
- Add prominent links to support organisations in header, footer, and account dashboard.
- Structure bonus landing pages with tables showing wagering, expiry, and jurisdiction restrictions.
- Maintain archive of historical promotions for regulator review.
CRM & Lifecycle
- Segment audiences by tenure and risk score to trigger tailored safer gambling nudges.
- Automate follow-up emails whenever players change limits or request cooling-off periods.
- Provide multilingual versions of responsible play guides.
- Track open, click, and action rates to monitor engagement with safer gambling content.
Product & UX
- Surface responsible gambling options (limits, pauses, self-exclusion) within two clicks from any page.
- Integrate real-time session timers and spend indicators in casino, sportsbook, and poker views.
- Run quarterly UX audits with compliance sign-off.
Affiliates & Partners
- Share up-to-date content kits with pre-approved copy, banners, and disclosure placement guides.
- Monitor affiliate pages for outdated bonuses or missing responsible gambling sections.
- Document enforcement actions and remediation timelines.
Measurement Framework
- Responsible gambling page sessions segmented by jurisdiction.
- Limit-setting actions vs. active player counts.
- Self-exclusion requests triggered via safer gambling messaging.
- Affiliate compliance score (pass, warning, suspension) each month.
Implementation Tips
- Create shared Kanban board tracking assets requiring compliance review.
- Assign a cross-functional squad (marketing, compliance, CRM, product) responsible for quarterly updates.
- Store approved messaging variants in your CMS or design system for easy reuse.