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Industry
February 16, 2024
Nigeria Lawmakers Consider Stopping Sports Betting
Over the last decade, the popularity of sports betting has grown exponentially. Besides North America, the activity is picking up speed in South America, Europe, as well as Asia and Africa. Currently, Nigeria has a population of 227.1 million people, and more than a quarter participates in wagering on sports daily. Data released by the […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
West Virginia Proposes Problem Gambling Data Sharing Bill
Lawmakers in West Virginia have introduced a new responsible gambling bill. Authored by Rep. Roger Hanshaw and Shawn Fluharty, the measure seeks to provide responsible gambling research academics with more data to work with. Dubbed House Bill 5668, the measure was introduced on Tuesday and would establish a Responsible Gaming and Research Act (RGRA). The […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Michigan Confirms Adoption of National Problem Gambling Helpline
The gambling regulator in Michigan, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), strengthened its efforts toward safer gambling by introducing a new problem gambling helpline. The Board confirmed the launch of 1-800-GAMBLER, a new gambling helpline that is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). As a result, Michigan joins a growing network of […]
Industry
February 12, 2024
Study Reveals the Dangers of Influencer Gambling Endorsements
A new study funded by the Australian Research Council found that children as young as 12 expressed concerns about the impact of celebrity endorsements on promoting gambling as safe, attractive, and fun. Researchers from Deakin, Wollongong, and Curtin universities noted that the results highlighted the need for strict advertising restrictions to protect the next generation […]
Industry
February 9, 2024
Gambling with Lives Wants the UKGC to Stop Reckless Gambling Firms
A month ago, Gamesys, a leading international online gaming operator, was fined in the United Kingdom over AML and social responsibility violations. Now, Gambling with Lives, a charity set up by families bereaved by gambling, seeks to convince the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to revoke the licenses of companies that commit serious violations. Gambling with […]
Legal
February 6, 2024
FanDuel Asked to Reimburse $20M Stolen by Former Jaguars Employee
The Jacksonville Jaguars are communicating with FanDuel to seek reimbursement for approximately $20 million lost on the platform by a former employee. The perpetrator stole millions from the team, using most of them to wager on FanDuel’s daily fantasy sports offerings. Despite these assets’ stolen nature, the operator’s legal obligation to return them remains unclear. […]
Industry
February 5, 2024
Problem Gambler’s Lawsuit against BetMGM Dismissed
Individuals who suffer from problem gambling often spend more than they can afford. In some cases, this problematic behavior can also result in legal action against them as some problem gamblers are willing to engage in criminal activities in order to get their hands on money that is later used to fuel their addiction. A […]
Casino
February 2, 2024
Breaking the Silence: Former Gambler Advocates against Stigma
Liam Colebrook, 40, a former problem UK gambler from Ripley in Derbyshire, is challenging the stigmas surrounding seeking addiction support. Colebrook, who described himself as on a “one-man crusade,” aims to break the silence and encourage open conversations about gambling addiction. His stance matches that of several leading gambling-related charities hoping to encourage more people […]
Sports
February 2, 2024
Underdog Sports Bucks Trend and Supports GRIT Act
Not everyone has been welcoming of the proposal and the American Gaming Association, a trade group, curtly rebuked the legislation in its current form. A measure such as that would further depress the competitiveness of the regulated gambling market, and give teeth to rogue and black market operators. Not Part of the Pack But this […]
Industry
January 31, 2024
UK’s National Gambling Helpline Received 52,000+ Calls in 2023
The National Gambling Helpline has received a record-breaking number of calls in 2023. According to GamCare’s official announcement, a total of 52,370 calls and online chats were made to the helpline. This figure represents a 24% year-on-year increase and also highlights the increased visibility of the services offered by the helpline. In addition, GamCare mentioned […]
