Industry
July 8, 2024
Vermont’s DMH Launches New Problem Gambling Website
The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH), a body seeking to improve the conditions and well-being of all Vermonters, unveiled the launch of a new website designed to support those struggling with gambling harm. The new site, VTGamblingHelp.org, will serve as a “valuable resource for those seeking immediate assistance and support for problems related to […]
Business
July 8, 2024
Gambless App to Be Phased Out Because of Insufficient Backing
Gambless, an application providing help to people struggling with their gambling, will be gradually phased out after four years in service. With a heavy heart, the company announced the closure of the app, which was launched in 2020 and has so far assisted more than 20,000 people struggling with addiction. According to Gambless, the mobile […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Gambling Addiction among US Military Sparks Growing Concerns
The expansion of sports betting across the United States stirred fear about the potential increase in gambling addiction. While several athletes have already been involved in gambling-related scandals, disgruntled gamblers also made their mark by posting threats on social media against professional and collegiate athletes. However, the expansion of gambling raises concerns not only about […]
Sports
July 4, 2024
Responsible Gambling Proponents Want Bookies to Show Win-Loss Balance
Pitched by Jake Minear, a West Australian businessman, the idea is as simple as it sounds. Bookmakers would be obligated to display the win-loss balance of each patron in a prominent way, that allows punters to keep track of their expenditures in real time and possibly help them decide to stop betting before going overboard. […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Department of Trust Boosts Consumer Protection with VRS in UK
Under the terms of the partnership, Department of Trust is teaming up with the Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS), the United Kingdom’s leading database of vulnerable individuals who are at a higher risk of developing addictive behavior or are already grappling with such. Tapping into Consumer Protection List to protect vulnerable players The VRS, as the […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
NZ Gambling Support Charity Warns iGaming Impacts Children
The popularity of mobile betting on sports and online gambling activities continues to grow across the globe. With smartphones in every pocket, gambling online has never been easier, even in jurisdictions that do not permit sports wagering or online casinos. Besides posing a risk of excessive spending, the online gambling sector impacts not only adults […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
US Self-Exclusion Service Expands to California
The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP) has announced that starting in August, Californians will have access to a free, simple way to voluntarily self-exclude from gambling activities. This expansion follows the program’s recent introduction in several other states, furthering NVSEP’s mission to provide accessible gambling self-exclusion support to individuals across the USA. California Presents Unique […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
Kindbridge Research Institute Creates Military Gambling Awareness Committee
The institute that is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health challenges within the military community, Kindbridge Research Institute, has announced the creation of the Military Gambling Awareness Committee (MGAC). The new committee is a groundbreaking initiative meant to address and mitigate gambling-tied harms for members of the US military. MGAC Wants […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
APG Publishes Inquiry Report on Gambling-Related Harm
The Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has released a comprehensive report following an extensive inquiry into public health approaches to addressing gambling-related harm in Northern Ireland. The inquiry, running from December 2022 to January 2024, gathered evidence from over 30 witnesses through oral testimonies and received 45 […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Australian Study: Problem Players Place a Third of All Bets
Australia continues to struggle with serious problem gambling rates, a new study shows. Conducted by Roy Morgan and published by the Alliance for Gambling Reform, the survey found out that problem gamblers make up a fifth of operators’ user base and were responsible for approximately a third of all money wagered on sports. Roy Morgan […]
