Industry
December 20, 2023
University of Glasgow at Center of New Gambling Harms Research
The issue of Gambling Related Harms, coined as a term and known by its acronym, GRH, will be looked into in partnership with Darwen Council’s Public Health in Lancashire and the University of Sheffield, which already has expeirence in conducting similar work and contributing to the better understanding of the issue at hand. Understanding the […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
Irish Minister Slams Anti-Gambling Reform Scaremongering Efforts
James Browne, the Irish minister tasked with revamping the industry, says gambling harm must be addressed. In an interview with The Irish Sun, Browne slammed the scaremongering accusations that the new rules will land people in jail over betting tweets. Thanks to his experience as a barrister Browne was tasked to regulate Ireland’s gambling industry […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
NCPG Partners with SG:certified to Facilitate iCAP Certification Process
Through a collaboration with SG:certified, the National Council on Problem Gambling will ensure that the certification process for online gambling operators is conducted efficiently and effectively. NCPG and SG:certified Embark on New Partnership The iCAP is an advanced methodology for assessing operators based on their commitment to player protection in online gambling. This initiative is […]
Casino
December 14, 2023
Casumo Enhances RG and AML Capabilities with Neccton
Thanks to this expanded tie-up, Casumo, a leading casino, will benefit from Neccton’s well-established track record for enhancing responsible gambling and anti-money laundering capabilities in multiple regulated markets. For context, Casumo and Neccton first teamed up in February 2022. The latter company did not become a part of the OpenBet portfolio until 2023. Expanding the […]
Casino
December 14, 2023
Crown Melbourne Implements Revolutionary Measures for Player Safety
Crown Melbourne has declared its commitment to becoming the world’s safest casino with the help of a groundbreaking initiative that comes in the form of a new carded play system. Crown Melbourne Mandates Swipe Cards for Player Limits The casino, once embroiled in controversy following the 2021 Finkelstein royal commission, has announced that poker machine […]
Legal
December 13, 2023
Fredericton Lawyer’s Cautionary Tale Reveals the Perils of Gambling Addiction
Choukri, who served as the Canadian province of New Brunswick’s deputy attorney general, repented of his actions, admitting his addiction had caused significant financial damage to his clients. The details of his fall from grace reveal the insidious dangers of gambling and how it can strike even wealthy and respected individuals. A Dramatic Fall From […]
Sports
December 13, 2023
AC Milan’s Manager Was Unaware of Tonali’s Gambling Problems
Stefano Pioli, a former soccer defender and the current manager of AC Milan, claims he had been unaware of Sandro Tonali’s gambling problem when trading him to Newcastle United. For reference, Tonali was recently involved in a sports betting scandal and banned from competing for several months. Tonali joined Newcastle earlier this year following a […]
Industry
December 12, 2023
Australia’s Government Faces Renewed Calls for a Gambling Ad Ban
Leigh’s recent statements aim to honor the late MP Peta Murphy, who recently passed away from cancer. Murphy was also a staunch supporter of a more comprehensive government effort to reduce problem gaming, such as national regulation, an online gambling ombudsman, a harm reduction levy on online wagering service providers (WSPs), and a public education […]
Legal
December 8, 2023
UK Government Outlines Who May Benefit from Gambling Addiction Treatment
The majority of people who are in this group would benefit from level 2 intensity treatment the government argues, or some 970,000 people. This means that the people in question would benefit from two or three sessions of motivational interviewing which is administered by gambling specialists. Treatment Levels Vary By Intensity, But They Do Have […]
Industry
December 7, 2023
British Columbia Allocates $1M to Boost Research into Gambling Harm
The provincial government will work with the BC Lottery Corporation to spend another $1 million on driving research into the issue that has been long and passionately debated with opponents of gambling on the one hand arguing that too much harm comes out of the sector, and lobby groups on the other saying that more […]
