Industry
March 20, 2024
Former Gambling Addict Joined Aquarius to Help Others
Sam Perry, 33, started betting in 2018 and lost tens of thousands of pounds in two years. Luckily, he eventually mustered up the courage to seek help. The British man lost £60,000 to gambling but rediscovered himself and is now helping others overcome their addiction. In an interview with PA Real Stories, Perry reminisced about […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
New Jersey AG Confirms Launch of Responsible Gaming Awareness Campaign
Currently, March is recognized as Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a period during which organizations across the globe help raise awareness of problem gambling, highlighting the importance of treatment, prevention and recovery from gambling harm. Amid the Problem Gambling Awareness Month, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the launch of a new public awareness […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
50 Arrests, $37K Seized During Alleged Illegal Cockfight Ring Raid
On March 9, members of Galloway’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer unit accompanied by the Egg Harbor City and Hamilton police departments uncovered an alleged cockfighting operation in Atlantic County. They were helped by Atlantic County’s SWAT Team, as well as members of the prosecutor’s office and Galloway Emergency Medical Services. Galloway police were also assisted […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
Tonko’s SAFE Bet Act Targets Sports Betting Marketing Tactics
Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) has expressed his intention to introduce legislation that would change the way online sports betting operators in the US market their services and interact with customers. Problem Gambling, a “Public Health Crisis” Tonko considers that problem gambling in the US has turned into a full-blown “public health crisis—one that requires a […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
ACMA Continues to Block Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Currently, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s regulatory body in charge of the regulation of communications, radiocommunications and broadcasting, oversees the offering of gambling online. As a proactive measure, the Authority often enforces bans against operators who do not hold an Australian license, asking internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
ASA Agrees BetMGM’s Ad Featuring Chris Rock Doesn’t Appeal to Minors
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has decided that BetMGM’s TV ad featuring Chris Rock, an American actor and filmmaker, did not violate the country’s rules. The ad aired in October 2023 and, according to complaints appealed to minors. The original ad features Chris Rock accompanied by a lion and traveling on a boat from […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
Minnesota to Train Gambling Counselors as State Considers Betting Bill
As March Madness continues, Americans are expected to wager as much as $2.7 billion, or more, on legal sportsbooks. The popularity of the event, however, also signifies an increased risk of gambling harm. Unfortunately, Minnesota is experiencing a shortage of gambling addiction counseling amid the rapid growth of sports betting across the United States. Sports […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
Queensland Lawmakers Pass Tough Gambling Regulation
Identified as a serious public health issue, gambling is widely spread across Australia. Known as the country with the highest gambling losses per capita, Australia is currently trying to implement effective changes to gambling regulations that can ultimately protect consumers and reduce the money lost to the activity. There are ongoing efforts in different states, […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
Robbers in Pennsylvania Hit Gambling Machine Money Collection Van
Gambling venues are often targeted by criminals considering they handle large amounts of cash. While betting outlets and casinos invest in security solutions, including live guards, such incidents are not uncommon. Besides casinos, armored cars, typically collecting money from different venues to deposit into bank accounts can also become targets of culprits seeking to get […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
UK: Sheffield Approves Policy Banning Gambling Billboard Ads
Changes to regulations about external advertising via billboards are going to make a big difference to the city of Sheffield in the UK. The City Council’s finance committee met on Monday this week, discussing and approving a new policy that would effectively prohibit the advertising of gambling, fast food, vaping and fossil fuel-related brands. The […]
