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Industry
July 25, 2024
Prisoner Urges Australian Government to Adopt Gambling Harm Recommendations
Gavin Fineff, a former financial planner who is currently in prison for stealing AUD3.3 million ($2.2 million) to support his sports betting habit, has contacted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. From his jail cell, Fineff asks the government to adopt all of the recommendations made by the parliamentary inquiry for online gambling harm prevention and impose […]
Sports
July 25, 2024
Legal Gambling Boosts Irresponsible Betting, Suggests New Study
New research focusing on the impact of the online gambling expansion across the United States, highlighted a concerning trend. The study, the first of its kind, was conducted by the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management. The research comes at a time when close to 40 US states offer sports betting, while […]
Lottery
July 23, 2024
Michigan Lottery Switches to 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline
Back in February of 2024, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced state residents who are dealing with problem gambling can obtain the support and information they are looking for by calling the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline. The regulator explained the new helpline for gamblers would be operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), helping […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Charity Commission Clears GambleAware in Industry Independence Inquiry
The UK’s Charity Commission has closed its investigation into GambleAware. The Commission said the charity took ‘appropriate steps’ to maintain its independence from the gambling industry after an inquiry was launched in March. Charity Commission Finds No Fault After Good Law Project Complaint A campaign backed by the Good Law Project had raised concerns about […]
Industry
July 23, 2024
Around The Clock Slot Venues in the UK Raise Concerns About Gambling Harm
There are hundreds of slot machine venues across the UK that operate 24 hours a day. Supporters of the gambling sector say that such venues are an important part of the country’s nightlife, and the machines are regulated by the Gambling Commission, making the activity somewhat safer. Yet, opponents of the gambling expansion as well […]
Industry
July 22, 2024
BetBlocker Receives NCPG’s Gambling Harm Prevention Award
The UK-registered charity that offers free blocking software meant to assist players with better managing their access to online gambling platforms, BetBlocker, has received the highly appreciated Jim Wuelfing Annual Award for Prevention at the 2024 National Council on Problem Gambling Awards (NCPG). In a LinkedIn post, BetBlocked took the opportunity to publicly announce its […]
Sports
July 22, 2024
Soccer Star Who Went Bankrupt over Gambling Wants to Help Others
Dominic Matteo, a former Scottish soccer professional, has opened up about his past gambling addiction, hoping to raise awareness of the prevalence of the issue. The man had once amassed a gambling debt of over a million pounds, which he tried to hide from his family. Matteo Lived Through a Gambling Hell Matteo went bankrupt […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
NCPG Introduces Tribal Advisory Council to Tackle Gambling Issues
In order to tackle gambling-related issues among Native American communities, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed its Tribal Advisory Council. NCPG is the only national nonprofit organization that focuses on reducing the economic and social impact of gambling addiction, and its new program seeks to foster closer cooperation with tribal gaming organizations. […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
Experts Call for Compassionate Approach in Self-Exclusion Programs
The panel on responsible gaming at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh looked into voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) programs. This was part of a four-day event at Rivers Casino which featured several sessions. One session discussed different approaches to VSE across various jurisdictions while stressing the need for empathy […]
Sports
July 12, 2024
Sports Betting Goes Through the Roof, Athletes Face Consequences
The undeniable rise of sports betting from an underground industry run by shady sportsbooks a few years ago to a mainstream enterprise with online wagering supported by omnipresent TV commercials has brought its fair share of problems at all levels, athletes included. In 2024, baseball took some of the biggest hits with several gambling scandals […]
