Industry
December 4, 2023
NSW Regulator Warns of Zero Tolerance for Illegal Gambling Signage Display
The Liquor & Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW), which is responsible for managing the “regulatory framework for the liquor, gaming, wagering, casino, and registered clubs sectors in NSW,” has initiated the third and last stage of the compliance program aimed at the forbidden display of gaming signage in the state. Two New Venue Operators Issued Statutory […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
GambleAware: Problem Gambling Treatment Helps 9 in 10 People
British gambling harm charity GambleAware reported that the National Gambling Treatment Service is highly effective in helping patients. Ranging from early intervention through to therapy and residential treatment, the services offered by the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) help at least 9 in 10 patients (88%). Data shows that most users exhibit noticeable reductions in […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
ANJ Releases Study on Illegal Online Gambling in France
The gambling regulator in France, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), is currently responsible for monitoring the activities offered by licensed operators in the country. There are nearly 20 gambling operators that are permitted to offer their services to French customers, yet, many operators within the illegal gambling sector can also be accessed without any […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
Colorado Greenlights 24-Month Fixed-Odds Betting Trial
Colorado’s Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) has greenlit the trial of fixed-odds horse wagering in the state. Voted last month, the measure would allow gambling companies to offer fixed odds products for two years. This would see Colorado as the second state besides New Jersey to offer fixed-odds betting on horse races. The move comes […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
UK Gambling Commission Introduces Anonymous Reporting Service
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, announced the launch of a new service that enables individuals to report criminal and suspicious activities online. Announced Monday, the new one-stop service enables users to submit an anonymous report. The service, the Commission said, is called “Tell us something in confidence,” and focuses primarily on […]
Industry
December 4, 2023
George Santos Ousted, Accused of Misusing Campaign Funds for Gambling
After two failed votes to expel congressman George Santos, the US House of Representatives on Friday successfully ousted him last week Friday. The 311-114 voting last week made the congressman the first lawmaker in the last two decades to be expelled. The voting came amid allegations against Santos as well as scandals that loomed during […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
Experts Are Concerned about America’s Rising Youth Problem Gambling Rates
Gambling addiction in the United States is getting more and more serious as calls to get the situation under control grow louder. The Guardian spoke with experts who highlighted America’s concerns about the young people exposed to harm. Gambling organizations across the US have noticed a concerning number of teen and young adult patients seeking […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
Kansas: Illegal Gambling Machines Seized from Gas Station
Illegal gambling is a growing concern across the United States. While this applies to the online counterpart of the activity, illegal or unlicensed slots, bookmakers and poker rooms continue to rake money without paying taxes or complying with gambling regulations, if such even exist where they operate. Now, a gas station in Park City, Kansas, […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
The BMJ Survey Implies Links Between Social Media Use and Youth Gambling
A recent study by The British Medical Journal (BMJ) highlights the dangers social media presents to young people’s health. This, according to the experts, includes higher chances of participation in gambling and, by extension, higher risks of gambling harm. Dubbed Social media use and health risk behaviors in young people: systematic review and meta-analysis, the […]
Industry
December 1, 2023
Germany’s DSWV Welcomes Oddset as Its Latest Member
Oddset Sportwetten, a German online and retail sports betting operator, has become a part of the Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), the German sports betting association. The former party joined the association with immediate effect on December 1 and will work with like-minded companies to promote legal and responsible gambling across the country. As a member of […]
