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Lottery
May 21, 2024
Advocates Warn NSW Lottery Growth Normalizes Gambling
Across Australia, gambling is quite popular and widely spread. Sadly, Australians are known as the world’s biggest losers as they report the highest losses per capita out of any other country around the world. While hundreds of millions of Australian dollars are lost to pokies, also known as the one-armed bandits in the country, the […]
Industry
May 20, 2024
GambleAware Issues Statement on Misleading Allegations
The leading organization focused on treating and preventing gambling harm across the United Kingdom, GambleAware, saw a complaint filed against itself with the Charity Commission earlier this year. The complaint was filed by the Good Law project back in March and alleged that the charity is too closely related to the gambling sector and instead […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline Sees a Surge in Calls
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline experienced a significant surge in calls following the legalization of sports betting in the state last year. However, according to a public health official, a substantial portion of this increase was due to calls from bettors mistakenly seeking technical assistance for their preferred sports betting apps. Non-helpline Calls Emerged as […]
Casino
May 16, 2024
Cruise Line Gets in Hot Water after Casino Player Takes Own Life
An Australian man has taken his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino, Daily Mail reported. Safer gambling experts believe that Dixon’s suicide could have been prevented if the ship provider had provided adequate duty of care. Shane Dixon, 50, jumped to his death as the ship approached Sydney. A father of […]
Blockchain
May 15, 2024
Cypher Protocol Contributor Admits to Stealing $260K to Gamble
A core contributor to the Solana exchange Cypher Protocol has stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars to fuel their gambling addiction. The thief, hoak, eventually admitted to the wrongdoing, saying that they don’t expect to be forgiven. Hoak’s crime came to light when another Cypher contributor by the nickname Barrett alleged that the former person […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Gambling Addiction Drives Brisbane Court Worker to Commit Fraud, Theft
It is not uncommon for people affected by at-risk or problem gambling to engage in unlawful activities. While some may resort to violent crimes, others may consider embezzlement, fraud or theft. This is precisely the case of a former public servant with the Department of Justice in Brisbane, Australia, who was recently sentenced. The case […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association Unveils New Membership Program
The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA) announced recently that it will be launching a new membership initiative at SBC Summit North America. With the help of the program, RGAA wants to keep fostering a stronger community of affiliate companies while at the same time prioritizing consumer protection. RGAA Expands Membership to Strengthen Integrity and Consumer […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
NZ Study Suggests Link Between Problem Gambling and Crime
An unprecedented study on problem gambling in New Zealand has suggested that people struggling with gambling might be more likely to break the law. According to the results, gambling harm may be pushing over 10,000 locals to commit crimes every year. The latest study was compiled by Auckland University of Technology Associate Professor Maria Bellringer […]
Industry
May 2, 2024
Petition Calls for Removal of Gambling Ads from London Public Transport
A new petition by UK charity Gambling with Lives calls for removing gambling advertisements from the London public transport system. The petition highlights the significant influence of gambling advertising, which amounts to over a billion pounds annually, in persuading individuals to gamble. Studies cited in the petition indicate a clear link between exposure to gambling […]
Industry
April 24, 2024
WalletHub Publishes Most Gambling-Addicted States Report
WalletHub has released its new Most Gambling-Addicted States report, highlighting the jurisdictions that struggle the most with gambling harm. While some states fared fairly well, others exhibited concerning addiction rates. It is perhaps hardly surprising that Nevada, the gambling capital of the world, scored the highest on WalletHub’s report. With a total score of 72.52, […]
