Industry
November 8, 2024
Significant Rise in Problem Gambling Among British Youth Sparks Concerns
New figures from the UK Gambling Commission show a troubling pattern: the share of kids in Great Britain seen as problem gamblers has more than doubled in the last year. This rise means about 85,000 young people now fall into this group, based on the DSM-IV-MR-J screening tool. 27% of Students Bet Their Own Cash, […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
UKGC Exec Highlights the Launch of Gambling Harms Action Lab
Tim Miller, the executive director of the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, recently highlighted the ongoing efforts to combat gambling harm and addiction. In a speech, recognizing the launch of the Gambling Harms Action Lab by Money Mental Health earlier this week, the executive pointed to the extensive efforts that seek to protect the […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
Cat-Sitting Favor Results in Jewelry Theft by Gambling Addict
A woman addicted to gambling who stole from a neighbor narrowly avoided prison time. Jewelry Thief Receives Suspended Prison Sentence The criminal case involves a 59-year-old woman from South Gate in Hartlepool, UK, identified with the initials J.W. The woman was asked by one of her neighbors to feed their cat. However, once inside the […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
Dutch Gambling Act Fails to Adequately Protect Consumers
The Netherlands implemented new rules regarding gambling sponsorships effective from July 1, 2024. Despite the strict rules, the sector continues to attract gamblers and lacks sufficient protection when it comes to excessive gambling and harm, a newly released report warns. Evaluation Looks Into KOA WODC, a government research agency, recently hired Dialogic to conduct an […]
Sports
November 5, 2024
Colorado Seeks to Award Grants for Responsible Gambling Initiatives
The Colorado Division of Gaming has now opened its application process for the state’s Responsible Gaming Grants designed to go to not-for-profit organizations that are running a variety of projects focused on responsible gambling and gambling harm minimization. The goal is to use state funding to protect consumers, raise awareness about best practices, and help […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Former Bank Cashier Avoids Prison After £30K Gambling Theft
A former bank cashier suspected of stealing thousands of pounds to fuel a gambling addiction narrowly avoided prison time. The Cashier Didn’t Have a Criminal Record The case involves a 40-year-old Aberdeen, Scotland resident with the initials C.R., who used to work for TSB. Despite being with the bank for nearly a decade, at some […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Sweepstakes Increase Gambling Risks Among Younger People, Expert
Only several states across the United States currently offer legal online casino gambling. In contrast, while legal iGaming is yet to pick up speed, sweepstakes are available in most states, offering entertainment that is quite similar to online casino games. Despite the legal ambiguity when it comes to sweepstakes, lawmakers are yet to take meaningful […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
NY’s RPP Discusses More Problem Gambling Prevention Measures
New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) born as a means of uniting all stakeholders in addressing problem gambling and bridging gaps between gaming operators and treatment providers has announced a series of important collaborative measures to curb problem gambling. At a gathering at del Lago Resort & Casino, the RPP, comprised of the New […]
Industry
October 30, 2024
Gambling Addiction Treatment May Lie in Neuron Changes, Study
Researchers across the globe are trying to find better ways to treat gambling addiction and effectively prevent gambling harm. Those efforts come at a time when smartphones grant millions of customers access to various sorts of online gambling activities, from poker to online casino, betting on sports and horseracing and many others. Now, a new […]
Industry
October 30, 2024
Gambling Addict Who Killed Two Sex Workers Faces Lowered Charges
Gambling addiction may push people into different unlawful activities. Some consider fraud, scams or theft as a way to accumulate funds quickly to settle a gambling debt or fuel their gambling while others may cross a line by committing even more serious crimes such as murder. That is the case of a Chinese national who […]
