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October 16, 2024
BTS’ Jimin Victim of Fraud by Comedian Lee Jin Ho over Gambling Debt
Across the globe, people affected by problem gambling can quickly pile up debt. This in turn pushes some into criminal activities such as theft, fraud, or even murder in some cases. A crippling gambling addiction is the main reason for the tarnished reputation of one popular South Korean comedian who accumulated debt and asked fellow […]
Casino
October 16, 2024
More South Korean Teens Seek Help as Casino Gambling on the Rise
Information shared by the Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KCGP) and reported by The Korea Times, a local media outlet, has indicated that over the past four years, gambling addiction counseling among teenagers in the country has doubled with more underage individuals seeking help for this type of behavior. Demographics of Pathological Gamblers Now Skew […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Gambling Addiction Pushes UK Senior to £115K Theft
Gambling addiction can push many into debt but out of desperation, some people may even engage in unlawful activities. In one such criminal case from the United Kingdom, a great-grandmother narrowly avoided time behind bars after stealing more than £100,000 ($130,800) from a charity. Charity Treasurer Stole Thousands of Pounds The case involved a 65-year-old […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Disturbing Report Reveals Suicide Risk for Blackpool Gambling Addicts
According to an unsettling study released earlier this year, Blackpool is a city plagued by “deaths of despair,” a term that health experts collectively use to describe deaths related to drug abuse, alcohol, and suicide. Results of the disturbing study quoted the seaside town in Lancashire, England as the city with the highest rate of […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Green Party Files Gambling Ads Ban Bill to Australia’s Senate
On October 9, the Green Party in Australia sent a bill asking for a full ban on gambling ads in the country to the Senate. The move represented the latest development in the heated talks on the way the Labor government should go around the undeniable gambling ad proliferation. At the start of September, news […]
Sports
October 10, 2024
Growing Number of Young Bettors Amid Spike in Problem Gambling
With sports betting expanding continuously across the US, one growing concern that is currently on the minds of officials is the rise of problem gambling among younger adults, particularly males under 25. These individuals are most likely to exhibit risky behaviors, such as betting money they don’t have or making impulsive wagers, according to Brendan […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Dutch MPs Propose Banning iGaming amid Concerning Harm Rates
Ever since legalizing online gambling in 2021, the Netherlands has cemented itself as one of the bigger markets in Europe. However, amid concerning gambling harm figures and other side effects, some lawmakers are wondering whether the legalization had been a good idea after all. New Measure Could End iGaming in the Netherlands Two members of […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Auction Manager Gambles Proceeds from Stolen Rare Whisky Bottles
People addicted to gambling can resort to different crimes in order to fuel their habit. From heart-stopping crimes such as selling a baby, some gamblers consider violent crimes such as robberies, batteries or theft and fraud. The Man Was Sentenced to Community Labor, Supervised Release In one criminal case from Scotland, the manager of a […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Massachusetts Sets Aside $3.1M to Combat Youth Gambling
Sports betting continues to expand across the United States, reaching new customers in 38 states and Washington DC. However, the benefits of that expansion such as tax revenue and sponsorship opportunities for sports leagues cannot overshadow the concerns of excessive gambling. More Money for Youth Problem Gambling Prevention This week, the Department of Public Health […]
Sports
October 9, 2024
Study Reveals Gamblers Behind Surge in NCAA Athlete Abuse
The expansion of sports betting across the United States, combined with the popularity of prop bets and the nature of wagering, which is above all a gambling activity, created the perfect conditions for harassment against athletes. A new report points to the growing abuse by “angry sports bettors,” who harass athletes, particularly via social media. […]
