Industry
March 27, 2026
New York Lawmakers Advance Measures to Curb Gambling Harm
The New York State Assembly has approved a broad set of legislative measures aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and strengthening consumer protections, as betting activity continues to expand across the state. New Bills Aim to Boost Player Protections in Growing Betting Sector The initiative led by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and members of the Racing […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
Mississippi Steps Up Fight Against Gambling Addiction
The state of Mississippi is ramping up efforts to address gambling-related harm through newly introduced academic research and legislative initiatives, which aim to transform the state’s existing betting practices and their associated societal consequences. Such advancements are especially valuable, as traditional measures to prevent harm may no longer be enough. Young People Are Especially Vulnerable […]
Sports
March 25, 2026
NFL Named Alongside Gambling Companies in New Lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed against FanDuel, DraftKings, and the National Football League (NFL), as well as the league’s official data provider, accuses all parties of sharing data in a way that incentivized harmful gambling behavior and harmed consumers. A specific type of product was cited in the complaint. The complaint filed in Pennsylvania stated that […]
Insider
March 25, 2026
Study Warns of Rising Gambling Appeal Among Women
A growing body of research suggests that gambling operators reshape their marketing strategies more and more to attract female audiences, raising concerns among public health experts and policymakers. Influencers and ‘Fun Bets’ Changing How Women View Gambling A recent study conducted by researchers from Deakin University involving more than 500 women aged between 18 and […]
Industry
March 24, 2026
Ukraine Is Set to Stop Military Personnel from Gambling
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has announced a new reform that it plans on enacting in conjunction with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, effectively prohibiting military personnel from gambling. The idea behind this decision is simple – bolster morale, stop servicemen and women from falling prey to a potentially dangerous habit, which […]
Casino
March 24, 2026
Hidden Spending and Trading Card Craze Strain Couples’ Finances
Infidelity in a couple is usually a pretty self-explanatory term. However, infidelity can take other shapes, and one particular one has money issues at the center. We are talking about what is now known as financial infidelity, a serious source of tension in relationships that is becoming more and more common. Dishonesty About Money While […]
Sports
March 24, 2026
Problem Gambling in Focus in Arkansas as March Madness in Full Swing
Recently, Arkansas welcomed FanDuel and DraftKings, two of America’s largest betting companies, which launched operations locally last week, in time for the March Madness basketball tournament. However, the expansion of sports gambling in the state comes with one major caveat – as interest in betting soars, so do callers to the Arkansas problem gambling helpline […]
Industry
March 24, 2026
UK Gambling Levy Rollout Sparks Sector Concerns
The launch of a new statutory levy to fund gambling harm services across the UK has triggered unease among charities and support groups, as the first funding decisions leave many facing an uncertain future. UK Gambling Harm Fund Faces Backlash Over Transition Timing The system, designed to generate between GBP 90 million ($120.8 million) and […]
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 […]
