Sports
November 5, 2025
GF of NHL Player Exposes His Alleged Theft of Thousands From Her
Former New York Rangers player Arthur Kaliyev has been accused of using the money of his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Mochen, to gamble, The New York Post has reported. He had also supposedly tricked her into cashing in fake checks, allegedly to pay her back $400, which he had borrowed from her PayPal account. Kaliyev had used […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Concerns Grow Over Adult Gaming Centres in Deprived UK Areas
A recent report into adult gaming centers (AGCs) has raised serious concerns over their impact on some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities. North London MP Ms Butler described the findings as “deeply concerning,” noting that around a third of AGCs are concentrated in the poorest 10% of neighborhoods. Brent As a Case Study The […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Northern Nevada HOPES Wants to Help Problem Gamblers
As problem gambling remains an embedded societal problem and a source of economic and personal ills, Northern Nevada HOPES has launched a new outpatient program that will seek to address gambling-related harm and help those in need overcome their issues. The new program is going to be available to individuals who are struggling to control […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
NYSGC Boss Asks Lawmakers to Do More to Protect Players
The executive director of the New York State Gaming Commission spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday, urging for more regulatory action to be undertaken to protect players and shield them against the negative effects of gambling-related harm. NYSGC Wants to Bolster Player Protections, Needs Lawmakers’ Say-so In his address, Robert Williams asked if enough has been […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Iceland Experiences Increasing Levels of Gambling Addiction
Iceland has a gambling problem, and the known facts may be just the tip of the iceberg. The country estimates that at least 1% of its population is severely addicted to some form of gambling activity. Gambling Addiction Spreads in Iceland Another 2% to 3% are dealing with various degrees of problem gambling, but in […]
Industry
October 23, 2025
AI Can Develop Harmful Gambling Behavior, Recent Study Finds
A recent study reveals that advanced AI systems, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, consistently made irrational, high-risk betting choices in simulated gambling scenarios. When given greater autonomy, the models frequently increased their wagers until they lost all their resources, mirroring the patterns seen in human gambling addiction. What Did The Experiment Find? Researchers at […]
Industry
October 23, 2025
Canadian Senate Backs Bill to Control Sports Betting Commercials
The Canadian Senate has pushed forward a new measure to tackle the surge of sports betting ads across the country. Senator Marty Deacon introduced Bill S-211, which got the green light this week and is now headed to the House of Commons for discussion. Senate Bill Seeks to Rein in Sports Betting Advertising Nationwide The […]
Sports
October 22, 2025
Media Watchdog Bans Chelsea/Lewis Hamilton Gambling Ads in the UK
The Advertising Standards Authority, the UK’s media watchdog, has gone after popular sportsbook and online casino Betway, as well as Kwiff, a betting app, alleging that the company has breached gambling advertising laws by featuring the logo of Chelsea FC, and by including the image and likeness of Lewis Hamilton, a well-known Formula 1 driver, […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
ESPAD Report: Teen Gambling and Vaping Rise in Greece
The recently published 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) offers a detailed look at the way teenagers across Europe are using substances and engaging in risky behaviors. The report, which covers 37 countries and more than 113,000 students aged 15 and 16, raised some serious red flags in Greece, where […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: One Woman’s Fight Against Gambling
Gambling is a huge part of Australian life, with risky behavior leading to losses totaling around $31 billion each year. While men, particularly young men, are increasingly drawn to online sports betting for the excitement, problem gambling among women over 55 is on the rise. Many older women gamble for social reasons, including boredom, loneliness, […]
