Industry
October 30, 2025
Iceland Experiences Increasing Levels of Gambling Addiction
Iceland has a gambling problem, and the known facts may be just the tip of the iceberg. The country estimates that at least 1% of its population is severely addicted to some form of gambling activity. Gambling Addiction Spreads in Iceland Another 2% to 3% are dealing with various degrees of problem gambling, but in […]
Industry
October 23, 2025
AI Can Develop Harmful Gambling Behavior, Recent Study Finds
A recent study reveals that advanced AI systems, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, consistently made irrational, high-risk betting choices in simulated gambling scenarios. When given greater autonomy, the models frequently increased their wagers until they lost all their resources, mirroring the patterns seen in human gambling addiction. What Did The Experiment Find? Researchers at […]
Industry
October 23, 2025
Canadian Senate Backs Bill to Control Sports Betting Commercials
The Canadian Senate has pushed forward a new measure to tackle the surge of sports betting ads across the country. Senator Marty Deacon introduced Bill S-211, which got the green light this week and is now headed to the House of Commons for discussion. Senate Bill Seeks to Rein in Sports Betting Advertising Nationwide The […]
Sports
October 22, 2025
Media Watchdog Bans Chelsea/Lewis Hamilton Gambling Ads in the UK
The Advertising Standards Authority, the UK’s media watchdog, has gone after popular sportsbook and online casino Betway, as well as Kwiff, a betting app, alleging that the company has breached gambling advertising laws by featuring the logo of Chelsea FC, and by including the image and likeness of Lewis Hamilton, a well-known Formula 1 driver, […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
ESPAD Report: Teen Gambling and Vaping Rise in Greece
The recently published 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) offers a detailed look at the way teenagers across Europe are using substances and engaging in risky behaviors. The report, which covers 37 countries and more than 113,000 students aged 15 and 16, raised some serious red flags in Greece, where […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: One Woman’s Fight Against Gambling
Gambling is a huge part of Australian life, with risky behavior leading to losses totaling around $31 billion each year. While men, particularly young men, are increasingly drawn to online sports betting for the excitement, problem gambling among women over 55 is on the rise. Many older women gamble for social reasons, including boredom, loneliness, […]
Sports
October 14, 2025
Radio Show Host Provides Advice To Almost Bankrupted by Spouse Caller
Recently, Dave Ramsey had a caller ask for his help on how to deal with her husband’s sports gambling addiction. Ramsey has been hosting “The Ramsey Show” since 1992 and is now among the most listened to radio talk shows in the US. The woman described the situation she had found herself in after finding […]
Casino
October 13, 2025
Dogs Get Hooked on Toys Like Humans on Gambling, Study Says
A new study called “Addictive-like behavioral traits in pet dogs with extreme motivation for toy play” has found a seeming link between how humans get hooked on gambling and how dogs seem to be too keen on stuffed animals. Dogs’ Drive to Play Is Akin to Gambling Addiction Published in Nature Scientific Reports, the study […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
GamCare Joins Forces with 23red for Year-Round Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign
UK charity GamCare has joined forces with creative agency 23red to launch a new campaign to help encourage problem gamblers to seek help. This aligns with the charity’s ongoing efforts to reduce problem gambling in Great Britain and help people identify the signs. The New Campaign Will Demonstrate How Harmed People Feel 23red, which is […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Japanese Minor Referred to Treatment after Gambling for Months
A young Japanese boy has been referred to a child guidance center after gambling for months with his parents’ money. Officials said they were concerned by the growing problem of offshore casinos that don’t carry out proper ID checks. Offshore Websites Remain Dangerous The regulated gambling industry has become synonymous with customer protections. Gamblers who […]
