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Industry
August 21, 2024
GambleAware Finds 1.6M Children Living in Homes with Gambling Problems
GambleAware, the leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, released its latest Annual Treatment and Support Survey, highlighting how gambling harm can affect children and young adults. Concerningly, the new report, which marks the fourth such survey, uncovered that up to 1.65 million children in Great Britain are currently living with a person who is […]
Sports
August 20, 2024
Kansas Regulatory Worry about Betting Ahead of NFL Season
As the new NFL season approaches, and sports bettors are likely to be spending more money and more time betting on the outcome of the games, Kansas regulators have reportedly raised concerns over excessive betting. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission is now in the fits of an NFL season preparation with the regulator looking […]
Industry
August 20, 2024
Gambling Harm May Increase under New Law, Warns Finnish Health Institute
Similar to other countries in Europe, Finland is planning changes to its regulated gambling sector. A proposal in the country seeks to set up a gambling licensing system that will pave the way for the expansion of the gambling options available to Finnish customers and the transition from a monopoly model to a competitive market. […]
Industry
August 19, 2024
Man Tied to Gold Bar Scam Suffered from Gambling Addiction
A man, suspected of being involved in a massive scam that operated across multiple states is facing legal trouble in Maryland. The criminal case involves a 52-year-old man from Owings Mills identified with the initials, V.T. Per prosecutors, he is among a group of couriers that participated in the multi-state scheme that defrauded seniors out […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Australian Man “Borrows” Over AU$70K from Employer to Fuel Gambling Habit
A man from Canberra, Australia, has been convicted of fraud after stealing more than AU$70,000 ($46,200) from his employer, the Master Builders Association (MBA), in a desperate attempt to fund his gambling addiction. Luke Lowes, 41, who worked as an event organizer for the MBA from 2019 to 2022, funneled event funds into personal accounts, […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Illinois Gambling Helpline Calls Doubled in Size in 2023
In the context of Illinois’ gambling industry constantly growing and reshaping due to sports betting exploding, new casinos opening frequently, and slot machines taking over, the current rise in the number of problem gamblers should not come as a surprise. According to recent data, Prairie State gamblers and their families are getting in touch with […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Kindbridge Confirms Gambling Addiction Treatment Improves Mental Health
According to the research unit, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, people who undergo treatment for gambling addiction exhibit signs of improved mental health, giving further credence to the claim that problem gambling treatment and interventions are effective, even if there is some percentage of relapses and unsuccessful treatment with certain individuals. Treating Gambling Addiction Has Immediate Mental […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Hana Financial Launches Initiative to Combat Youth Gambling in South Korea
In a significant effort to combat the rising issue of illegal youth gambling in South Korea, Hana Financial Group has unveiled a comprehensive three-year campaign, investing a substantial KRW10 billion ($7.3 million) to both prevent gambling among teenagers and provide treatment for those already struggling with addiction. Hana Financial and Korea Problem Gambling Agency Unite […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
New Mom’s Life Shattered after Discovering Husband’s $128K Gambling Loss
Excessive gambling can have a detrimental impact on the lives of people addicted to the activity, as well as their families and loved ones. Unlike other addictions, the addiction to gambling may remain hidden for years, allowing the person affected to accumulate significant debt or in some cases even run into legal trouble, considering that […]
Sports
August 8, 2024
Ohio Sports Betting Boosts Viewership along with Calls for Help
The statewide expansion of sports betting granted millions of Americans access to legal wagering. With the majority of the states offering some form of betting, including retail and mobile options, only a dozen states are yet to legalize it. Ohio, a state with nearly 12 million residents, legalized sports betting at the start of 2023. […]
