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Sports
August 30, 2024
Caroline Garcia Slams Unhealthy Gambling as Cause of Social Media Abuse
The growth of popularity in sports betting helped attract millions of bettors to different sports across the globe. While the days of visiting a retail shop to place a bet are nearly over, considering the popularity of mobile wagering, not all bettors know how to deal with their losses. In the end, the people who […]
Industry
August 26, 2024
Former Addict Fights Back Against Gambling Influencers
Rob Minnick would gamble online with sportsbooks and in the casinos daily, betting for 6-8 hours on everything from parlays to blackjack to slot machines. Realizing he had a problem, he sought help and now uses his newly gained perspective to provide others with insight into self-improvement from a compulsive gambler’s perspective. Addiction Can Strike […]
Industry
August 26, 2024
Spike in iGaming Raises Concerns in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is among the states that currently offer a wide range of gambling activities. Visitors and guests of the state who are 21 or older can engage in slot gambling, poker and betting on sports. Besides more than three dozen retail outlets, there are 13 different licensed online betting providers with the list including leaders […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Woman Steals $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings, Goes to Prison
Problem gambling can often push people into different crimes. From theft, fraud or forgery, some gamblers may even resort to violent crimes in order to obtain funds to fuel their unhealthy habit. In one recent criminal case, a 68-year-old woman was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison over stealing food products with a value […]
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 […]
