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Industry
January 31, 2024
UK Charity Sector Celebrates Ygam’s 10th Anniversary Year
Ygam, one of the United Kingdom’s best-known gambling harm charities, is celebrating its 10th anniversary year. Its achievements were praised by the entire sector, including by gambling minister Stuart Andrew. As a leader in the prevention of gambling harm, Ygam has been busy protecting the British sector for a decade, providing education and treatment to […]
Industry
January 30, 2024
GRIT Act to Combat Rising Gambling Addiction across the US
Earlier this month, Sen. Richard Blumenthal along with Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced a new proposal called the Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act, proposing the allocation of additional funds toward treatment and prevention of gambling-related disorders. The proposal is built upon the existing federal excise tax that applies 0.0025% on every sports wager […]
Industry
January 26, 2024
French Regulator Unveils New Gambling Harm Prevention Strategy
France’s gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has released its strategic plan for 2024-2026, focusing on a significant reduction in excessive gambling and the associated social damage. Three years after its establishment, ANJ has fully stepped into its role, closely monitoring the market to ensure licensed operators remain compliant. The French Market Faces Rising […]
Industry
January 24, 2024
Guernsey Faces Health Fallout as Gambling Impact Assessment Raises Alarms
A recent Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on gambling in Guernsey, conducted by the Public Health Institute at Liverpool John Moores University, has raised concerns about the health implications of the island’s gambling habits. The study, commissioned in 2019, examined the prevalence and impact of gambling on the local population. Gambling Trends Spark Concerns Over Pandemic […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ESRI Defends Problem Gambling Survey Results amid Industry Skepticism
Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive officer, Peter Jackson, recently expressed skepticism about the problem gambling rates identified by Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority. However, Pete Lunn, a professor from the Economic and Social Research Institute’s Behavioral Research Unit, said that Flutter is still basing its understanding on old data. For reference, a recent study commissioned by Ireland’s […]
Industry
January 12, 2024
Congressional Leaders Aim to Combat Gambling Addiction with GRIT Act
In a landmark move to address the growing concern of gambling addiction in the United States, Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act on January 11. Rising Gambling Addiction Rates Prompt NCPG Endorsement of GRIT Act With an estimated 7 million […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
Carer Steals £75K from Thunderbirds Award-Winning Writer
Gambling addiction can often have dire consequences for the people suffering from it and even their families. People addicted to gambling can engage in criminal activities such as thefts and robberies. In one such case, a carer, who abused his position, allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from an Emmy award-winning film writer and […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Insights from Animal Studies Shed Light on Problem Gambling
As sports seasons heat up and championship games approach, the heightened excitement surrounding various events increases the likelihood of harmful gambling behaviors, especially among individuals susceptible to compulsive gambling. Studies on animal behavior reveal some valuable data that can be invaluable in developing more effective harm-prevention strategies. Excitement from Risk Is Not Unique to Humans […]
Industry
January 5, 2024
MGC to Hold Responsible Gambling Conference in May
According to information from Boston’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 quoting the State House News Service, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is busy setting up the details for an upcoming spring conference aimed at hitting the refresh button on responsible gambling policies in the state. Improving “Knowledge Mobilization” Over the last decade, the MGC has been busy […]
Industry
January 2, 2024
Man Who Stole £1.3M to Gamble Joins GambleAware to Help Others
Andy May, a former addict who stole over a million pounds to gamble, opened up about his past, urging people to seek help before it is too late. In an interview with BBC, the 47-year-old man provided an insight into his unfortunate experience with gambling. May started out as a casual punter who would bet […]
