Industry
March 12, 2026
BGC Wants to Educate Players about How to Recognize Illegal Websites
This time around, the BGC is looking to change its focus on helping players recognize and tell illegal gambling websites from the legitimate and licensed ones. This has long been touted as a viable strategy, with few parties interested in actively reaching out to players and educating them about this particular aspect of the experience. […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Wants to Promote Awareness of Underage Gambling
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has launched a new campaign geared towards raising awareness about underage gambling, which is becoming an increasingly challenging problem for the state and the country as a whole. Billed “What’s Really at Stake,” the campaign, which has a website by the same name and ends on dot com, shares […]
Industry
March 12, 2026
A Bill Seeks to Earmark a Significant Percentage of Gambling Taxes for Tackling Addiction
A bipartisan bill is now making its way through Congress and looking for a way to address problem gambling in the country, by allocating a significant part of the money levied from gambling taxes to fighting addiction, compulsive gambling, and more. The proposal called the Providing Opportunities for Individuals In Need of Treatment & Support […]
Industry
March 11, 2026
Study Warns Digital Gambling Is Fueling Hidden Financial Risks
A released report from Kindbridge Research Institute and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) warns that the rapid integration of gambling into digital financial systems is creating financial and mental health risks that often remain unnoticed until significant harm occurs. Researchers Flag Gaps in Oversight as Online Gambling Expands The study produced through the […]
Sports
March 5, 2026
NNGE Boosts Awareness for Problem Gambling Month
March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is stepping up to educate and support communities across the Navajo Nation. “Problem Gaming Can Develop in Anyone” “For most individuals, gaming is a social or recreational activity that is fun and entertaining. For others, gaming can cause problems that adversely impact […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Study Sees Surge in Young Men Seeking Help for Gambling in Ontario
According to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the number of young men reaching out to Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related issues has surged by over 300% since the province legalized private online gambling. More Men Are Seeking Help The study reported that for boys and men aged 15 to […]
Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
Addictive By Design? Prediction Markets Could Face Legal Problems
Prediction market operators frequently call themselves providers of financial services, something that critics disagree with, pointing out to the fact that they function more like gambling platforms. Generally put, the way legal courts react to these “yes/no” exchanges is likely to significantly shape potential legal responsibilities for the industry. However, J&Y Law experts like founder […]
Sports
March 4, 2026
Most Americans Gamble Young, but Healthcare Screening Is Rare
Gambling in the US is on the rise, yet primary care doctors rarely ask patients about it during routine checkups. Health experts warn that gambling disorders can have both psychological and physiological consequences, yet only 15% of Americans report ever being asked about their gambling habits by a doctor. A “Legitimate Behavioral Health Issue” A […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
BetStop to Now Cover Lotteries and Other Forms of Gambling in Australia
BetStop, Australia’s self-exclusion program, has already been enjoying a strong uptake among the local populace. People suffering from gambling-related harm have been keen to put their names in the register, allowing themselves breathing room from sports gambling and casinos. BetStop Sees Continued Registrations, Plans for Expansions Mulled The federally-unified program has allowed as many as […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Florida’s Gambling Helpline Is Seeing More People Calling, Texting for Help
Florida is experiencing a surge in texts and calls to its gambling helpline, indicative of more people facing gambling-related harm and issues brought on by their participation in online sports betting specifically. Florida Continues to See a Rise in Gambling-Related Problems According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, there were 1,355 calls in 2024 […]
