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Gambling News - 'Problem gambling'
Sports
February 24, 2025
Connecticut Seeks to Shield Young People from Gambling Ads
A new and ambitious piece of legislation will seek to further protect young individuals and college students from potential gambling harm. House Bill 5271, which is officially dubbed “An Act prohibiting Gaming-Related Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Activities at Public Institutions of Higher Education,” seeks to shield the specified groups from exposure to gambling advertisements. Gambling […]
Legal
February 21, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Faces Legal Challenge over Alleged Inaction
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing legal action for allegedly failing to adequately regulate Flutter Entertainment subsidiary Betfair following the tragic death of Luke Ashton, a problem gambler whose case exposed serious regulatory concerns. A 2023 inquiry concluded that Ashton died due to a gambling disorder, and evidence revealed he spent whole days gambling […]
Industry
February 20, 2025
Dutch Gambling Regulator Worries About Proposed Age Limit Hike
The Dutch gambling industry has become a hot topic in national discussions after the government suggested new rules to tighten control. State Secretary for Legal Protection Teun Struycken unveiled an updated policy plan last Friday. This plan included major steps to reduce gambling-related harm. However, people now worry about the possible side effects of these […]
Industry
February 18, 2025
Campaign Encourages South Australians to Act Early on Gambling Harm
The government of South Australia has unveiled a new campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling and the impact playing without moderation may have on people’s finances, relationships, and mental health. The initiative seeks to address Australia’s disconcerting gambling ham rates and encourage players to address gambling harm before it is too […]
Industry
February 18, 2025
Betting Expansion Fuels Rise in Gambling Addiction Searches
A new study focused on the impact of legal sports betting across the United States, focusing on how the expansion of wagering affected online searches for gambling addiction. The new study, released Tuesday, uncovered intricate details regarding the impact of legal wagering, warning that a notable increase in the searches for gambling addiction has been […]
Industry
February 17, 2025
Belgium Enjoys Success in Making Gamblers More Responsible
Last spring, Belgium took an essential step towards implementing stricter regulations meant to fight off the rising number of gambling addicts in the online market. A few months later, on September 1, the European country that recently added Polymarket to its list of banned websites rolled out a fresh set of responsible gambling protections. The […]
Sports
February 17, 2025
Digital Betting Is Fueling a Global Public Health Crisis
Online gambling has changed a longtime hobby into a widespread global business that affects public health in considerable ways. Experts caution that digital betting is growing fast, thanks to smart phones, online ads, and loose laws. This growth leads to more gambling problems for people. Experts Warn That Digital Gambling Reaches More People and Creates […]
Industry
February 14, 2025
Merkur Fined $120K in the UK Due to Social Responsibility Failings
An operator of more than 200 adult gaming centers (AGCs) across the UK recently received a fine from the country’s gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission. Details regarding the monetary sanction appeared from the watchdog itself, which confirmed that Merkur Slots UK Limited received a hefty £95,450 ($120,000) fine due to social responsibility breaches. All Gambling […]
Sports
February 13, 2025
Australian Lawmakers Want Betting Apps to Show Real-Time Gambling Losses
Australian politicians are pushing for a new law that would make online gambling more open. They want betting apps and websites to show users how much money they are losing as they gamble. New Bill Aims to Make Gambling Losses Visible to Help At-Risk Players Independent MP Rebekha Sharkie came up with this idea. She […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Report Reveals High-Risk Gambling Types
Different gambling activities usually impact individuals differently with some being more likely to result in harm than others. In the UK, the impact of gambling on individuals is measured via the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) which indicates if a certain gambler may be affected by harm. Gambling activities are also assigned to PGSI, which […]