Industry
November 11, 2025
Video Game Purchases Linked to Gambling Problems in Adolescents, Study Finds
A recent study in Norway, examining adolescents aged 12–17, has revealed that engaging in computer gaming is linked to notably higher rates of gambling problems among youth. The study specifically highlights the dangers of buying loot boxes and betting on in-game skins. A Link Between Video Game Purchases and Harmful Gambling The study, carried out […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Study Highlights Higher Suicide Incidence Among Gambling Addicts
A new study by Swansea University has delved deeper into the possible connection between gambling disorders and higher suicide rates in people experiencing gambling-related harm, compared to the general population. Suicide is Higher among People with Gambling Disorder The research published in BJPsych Open is the first comprehensive study leveraging extensive NHS data to look […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Dispute Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline Deepens
The long-running 1-800-GAMBLER hotline, which has become a critical resource for people struggling with problem gambling, is at the center of a dispute over who should operate it and how much data call centers should be collecting from people who reach out for help. The Data Collection Survey Issue The number has belonged to the […]
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 […]
