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Gambling News - 'Problem gambling'
Casino
August 25, 2025
1-800-GAMBLER Helpline, Up and Running Despite Conflict
Last month, we reported on the national problem gambling helpline being at risk of no longer offering access to much-needed support because of a legal disagreement between the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Despite the back-and-forth, CCGNJ insists the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline that’s been around […]
Legal
August 22, 2025
Former Maryland PTA Pres Charged for Embezzling $1M and Gambling It Away
The US Attorney’s Office in Maryland has initiated criminal proceedings against the former president of the Maryland Parent Teacher Association (PTA), LaTonja Carrera, 51, accusing her of misusing almost $1 million in public funds on expenses such as voodoo sex spells, luxury vacations, and gambling. Former Maryland PTA Executive Under Suspicion of Using Embezzled Money […]
Casino
August 15, 2025
SA’s Poker Machine Losses Cross Record $1B Mark
Just last month, Australian physicians expressed serious concerns regarding social media influencers bombarding ordinary citizens with content that glamorizes pokies, while failing to speak about the potential risks. Now, new data speaks of South Australians losing more than $1 billion on these machines in the past financial year, marking the highest figure ever recorded in […]
Industry
August 13, 2025
ROGA, BetBlocker Partner to Expand Free Gambling Block Tool
The 2024-launched body that reunites eight of the largest online gaming operators in the country, the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), has inked an important partnership with Delaware-registered charity BetBlocker. The new agreement will give more Americans access to free tools to help them stay in control of their gambling. Giving Individuals Practical Tools ROGA, […]
Industry
August 11, 2025
Nigeria Launches Safeplay Self-Exclusion Tool to Combat Addiction
Nigeria, one of the largest countries in Africa and one of its biggest gambling markets, has launched a new national self-exclusion portal, SafePlay, which is designed to help educate consumers about the dangers of excessive gambling, but also equip them with the tools necessary to steer away from gambling-related harm. Nigeria Launches Self-Exclusion Portal and […]
Casino
August 11, 2025
Youth Gambling Surge Exposes Flaws in Quebec’s Gambling Monopoly Model
Quebec faces a growing problem with online gambling affecting kids. Experts who help people stop gambling and industry experts say things need to change fast. New stories show how teens get pulled in by ads on social media, often betting on websites that are not legal. Specialists Caution About Increasing Underage Betting Driven by Social […]
Industry
August 7, 2025
Massachusetts Sees Concerning Rise in Problem Gambling
According to recent research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, monthly gamblers in Massachusetts are experiencing greater engagement in sports betting, more intense gambling activity, and an increase in gambling-related harms. The legalization of sports betting in the state has been partially blamed for this trend. Study Finds Concerning Trends Among Massachusetts Gamblers Rachel Volberg, […]
Casino
August 6, 2025
Senate Committee Backs Funding for Gambling Impact on Military
The US Military has been profiting from the deployment of slot games across military bases across the world, with at least 1,800 such machines available across its facilities. A recent article by Wired has similarly highlighted the impact that military personnel are suffering as a result of this exposure to gambling, including gambling-related harm and […]
Casino
August 5, 2025
US Army Has a Gambling Problem, New Wired Expose Argues
The United States Army is in the grips of a gambling addiction pandemic, with the exact numbers not clearly known, but a Wire article is now seeking to tell the story of the people affected by it. The key culprit? Slot machines on bases around the world have been leading to a rise in gambling […]
Sports
August 4, 2025
West Ham’s Paquetá Beats Spot-Fixing Allegations After Two Years
West Ham boss Graham Potter has confirmed Lucas Paquetá will remain fully committed to the club after being cleared of spot-fixing allegations, ending a near two-year saga that cast a long shadow over the midfielder’s future. “Eager to Return to Playing Football” The Football Association had accused Paquetá of intentionally receiving yellow cards to manipulate […]