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Legal
December 9, 2024
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Exploitation of Problem Gambler
DraftKings now faces a legal challenge from Lisa D’Alessandro, whose estranged husband, a resident of New Jersey, gambled away close to $1 million of their family’s money on the platform. Wife Claims DraftKings VIP Program Fueled Husband’s $15M Betting Spiral The legal action alleges that the company played a role in fueling her husband’s gambling […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
WHO Proposes Gambling Ads Ban, Says Stricter Regulation is Needed
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of safer gambling measures, promoting stronger solutions instead. The organization highlighted the serious societal dangers gambling poses and urged jurisdictions to adopt a more resolute approach. Stricter Measures Are Needed, the WHO Says The WHO slammed the gambling industry’s safer gambling measures, saying that […]
Industry
November 28, 2024
UK Man Shares How a Single Bet Can Spiral into Decades of Addiction
When Colin Brown from Fife, Scotland, first experienced the thrill of gambling as a 15-year-old, he had no idea it would mark the beginning of a devastating journey. A modest 50p bet on a slot machine that returned £4.80 ignited a lifelong addiction that he estimates cost him more than £250,000 ($317,000) and nearly everything […]
Industry
November 27, 2024
Study: Gambling Harm Is Linked to the Industry’s Expansion
A new study has uncovered a link between the proliferation of gambling and the increasing gambling harm rates. Based on data from tens of thousands of gamblers, this latest research claims that gambling harm is something that exists beyond the individual level. Harm Should Be Addressed at a Societal Level The findings of the groundbreaking […]
Industry
November 27, 2024
Recovering Addict Slams Operators after Losing Her Wedding Gift Money
A British woman from Rhyl has accused gambling operators of “stripping her of a personality,” causing her to gamble away half of the money she received as a wedding gift. Hubbard’s Harm Skyrocketed Because of Online Gambling Elissa Hubbard, who has struggled with gambling since a young age, has accused gambling operators of predatory behavior. […]
Legal
November 25, 2024
Lawsuit by Gambler Against BetMGM Gains Traction
Earlier this year, the nephew of the founder of the now-defunct “Crazy Eddie” electronics store chain and self-described problem gambler, Sam Antar, filed an appeal in his case against BetMGM. The appeal followed a dismissal of the lawsuit by District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in January this year. Oral Arguments to Take Place in the […]
Industry
November 25, 2024
UK Gambling Commission Under Fire over Failure to Probe Suicide
Recently, we reported that the family of a deceased man who suffered from gambling addiction filed a lawsuit against Flutter Entertainment, the recognizable gaming and entertainment giant. This was the case for the family of Luke Ashton, who took his own life due to a crippling gambling addiction. Relative of a Deceased Gambler Deems UKGC […]
Legal
November 22, 2024
Deceased Gambler’s Family Reportedly Files Lawsuit Against Flutter
A 40-year-old man took his own wife back in April 2021 after suffering from a crippling gambling addiction. The shocking case from the UK revolved around Luke Ashton, who was fighting a severe addiction to gambling before his suicide. Using the services of Flutter-owned operator Betfair, the 40-year-old man wasn’t identified as a problem gambler, […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Thai Gambling Addict Sentenced to Death After Poisoning 15 People
Recently, we told the story of a Thai woman who killed one of her friends, severed her fingers to take rings and stole jewelry to settle a gambling debt. The shocking case led the police to a 57-year-old woman who was subsequently arrested and is facing trial. Now, another woman in Thailand, addicted to gambling […]
Industry
November 21, 2024
Gambling Help Hotline Calls Rise in Arkansas, Council Warns
Currently, Arkansas is among the states that offer casino gambling, as well as legal sports betting. Retail betting outlets are available at the state’s three casinos, but mobile betting is also an option for residents of the state through Betly Sportsbook, Oaklawn Sports and BetSaracen. However, the expansion of wagering sounds the alarm about the […]
