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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 […]
Insider
November 20, 2024
SGW 2024 and the Impact of Gamification on Responsible Gambling
Gamification has become a crucial aspect of the sector, designed to encourage engagement and increased play. However, it is essential to ensure that these tools do not promote excessive use. David Richardson, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Better Change; Catie Di Stefano, Marketing Director at Smartico; Michal Imiolek, CEO at Wazdan; and Kaska Pysz, Head […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
More Victims Speak Out After Cruise Casino Tragedy
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of an Australian man who took his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino. Shane Dixon jumped to his death as the ship owned and operated by P&O Australia approached Sydney Harbour at around 4 AM on May 6. The father of three had […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Thailand: Woman Kills Friend, Steals $2K to Settle Gambling Debt
A crippling gambling addiction can bring more than financial harm. People suffering from problem gambling can engage in unlawful activities. While fraud, scams or theft are by no means minor crimes, some people, pushed by gambling debt may even consider murder or robberies. In one such criminal case from Thailand, a 65-year-old woman was killed […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Woman Addicted to Gambling Steals $1.8M, Goes to Prison
A former office manager for a popular property appraisal firm in San Antonio, Texas, is going to prison after stealing nearly $2 million from her employer to fuel a gambling addiction. Office Manager Steals from Employer for Years The case involves a woman identified with the initials J.W., who used to be employed by Valbridge […]
Industry
November 15, 2024
Brazil Introduces Emergency Regulations
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) of Brazil has implemented stringent measures to prevent vulnerable individuals from the harms associated with the gambling industry. In a landmark ruling, the STF unanimously ratified an emergency directive by Minister Luiz Fux to prevent social welfare benefits from being spent on online gambling. The Measures Address Some Pressing Issues […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Argentina, Determined to Implement Federal Gambling Protections
The Chamber of Deputies in Argentina has identified the key stakeholders and committees tasked with creating a federal framework to mitigate gambling harm and address problematic gambling behaviors. Beginning Wednesday, November 13, a new “working project” will launch to develop federal protections, standards, and rights aimed at reducing gambling-related harm. Five Committees Have Been Chosen […]
