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, […]
Legal
April 23, 2024
Liverpool Man to Serve 6 Years in Jail for Stealing £180,000 to Gamble
The Liverpool Crown Court has sentenced a problem gambler to six years in prison for stealing over £180,000 ($222,800) from his old job. According to the lawsuit, Daniel Remmington stole the money over the course of a year, using the funds to gamble with William Hill. To make matters worse, his actions spelled the end […]
Business
April 22, 2024
Kindred Publishes Its Quarterly Journey Towards Zero Report
Kindred Group has published its new Journey Towards Zero report, highlighting the fluctuations in revenue from high-risk players. The initiative seeks to minimize the money the operator company makes from such players. According to Kindred, the first quarter of 2024 saw a slight increase in revenue from high-risk players to 3.2%. Additionally, the company reported […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
Betting Disputes Go Up as Gambling Addicts Seek Legal Help
Ellis Jones Solicitors, a legal company formed seven years ago in the south-east of the UK says its betting disputes department has recouped £6 million ($7.48 million) since it first opened its doors to the clients. The firm’s evolution comes to prove the increasing gambling addiction problems in the industry as well as the ongoing […]
Industry
April 16, 2024
UK: Man Kicks Gambling Addiction after Losing Millions
Excessive gambling can often lead to trouble for many people who spend more than they can afford to. Chasing losses and attempting to win back more than losing is a trap that many fall into and have trouble getting out of. Ultimately, such actions can destroy family relationships, bring legal consequences or in some cases […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
Brit Who Lost £50K to Gambling Encourages Others to Seek Help
Dan Bateman, a 34-year-old man from Carlisle, spent years struggling with gambling addiction. He started wagering as a teenager and eventually let what was at first just a hobby consume his entire life. In an interview with inews, Bateman explained that he started betting as a teen when he would give adults £1 to place […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
Gambler Who Started Playing at Age 8 Wants Stricter Ad Rules
A 33 man from Rotherham who was first introduced to gambling when he was eight years old during a family holiday, has asked for stricter regulations concerning gambling advertisements. As presented by the BBC, the man, who reportedly had his first encounter with fruit machines and penny slots at a seaside amusement arcade when he […]
Industry
April 12, 2024
GambleAware Highlights Support Network’s Efficiency in New Report
GambleAware announced that support for people experiencing problems with their gambling is faster than ever. According to the latest National Gambling Support Network figures, problem players were offered treatment sessions with a trained professional in three and a half days on average between October and December 2023. Additionally, organizations within the network that are highlighting […]
