Industry
September 24, 2025
Study Shows Operators Flee to Offshore Gambling Jurisdictions
According to a new study by the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research at the University of Bristol, UK, a new wave of offshore gambling regulators is emerging in small island nations and territories, such as Curaçao, the Philippines, and the Isle of Man. This comes as a result of gambling operators looking for alternatives to […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
Australia’s Gambling Crisis Deepens as New Study Shows Rising Harm
Australia has long carried a reputation as one of the world’s heaviest gambling nations. New reports shed further light on the scale of gambling harm gripping the nation, revealing that addiction numbers are rising despite the government’s efforts. The data have prompted health professionals to push for further reforms as the societal costs of problem […]
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September 18, 2025
Canadians Less Likely than Americans to Bet on Sports, Study Shows
The United States and Canada are both major markets for sports, making them attractive targets for sports betting. However, a recent study shows that sports betting is significantly more popular in the US than in its northern neighbor. Study Finds Interesting Differences Between Sports Betting in the US and Canada The study was done by […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
UKGC Publishes the First of Several Illegal Online Gambling Reports
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the first of several reports examining Britain’s illegal online gambling market. The inaugural report focuses on player behavior, motivations, and personas, with subsequent reports to focus on other aspects of the black market, including engagement data, enforcement, and challenges. Some People Choose Offshore Operators, Others Stumble Upon Them […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated, AGA Research Finds
According to a report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), research shows strong public support for regulating sports event contracts offered through prediction markets, similarly to other forms of legal, state-regulated sports betting. Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated by State Authorities YouGov conducted an online survey on behalf of the AGA from August […]
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September 10, 2025
VCU Professor Talks About the Rise of Problem Gambling in Virginia
Carolyn E. Hawley, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at VCU’s College of Health Professions, has gained a deep understanding of the risks linked to gambling through a variety of community-focused research initiatives and shared recent findings on the subject. Hawley Says Problem Gambling Can Be Hard to Identify […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
BBB Publishes North America Gaming Study, Says Consumers Are “Confused”
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has published a new study on North America’s relationship with gambling. Among other things, it discovered that many consumers are confused due to the complex nature of regulated gaming and the influx of offshore operators. Players Are Not Always Familiar with the Specifics The BBB acknowledged the discrepancies among different […]
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August 21, 2025
Online Gambling Ads Linked to Harmful Gambling Habits, Finnish Study Finds
A study titled “The Impact of Gambling Advertising Online: A Longitudinal Study on Exposure and Harm” surveyed 1,530 Finnish adults aged 18 to 75 between 2021 and 2024 and found that online gambling advertisements are linked to increased problem gambling and financial harm. Study Says Majority of People Are Exposed to Gambling Ads The study […]
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August 20, 2025
GambleAware Study Warns Safer Gambling Ads May Backfire
UK gambling charity GambleAware has released new evidence that shows how some of the nation’s most recent “safer gambling” advertisements could have the opposite effect, making people more likely to engage with betting companies. The study, conducted by Thinks Insight & Strategy, based its findings on a detailed analysis of several safer gambling campaigns produced […]
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August 4, 2025
AGA Report Reveals 90% Players See Sweepstakes as Gambling
A new American Gaming Association (AGA) study finds that the vast majority of sweepstakes casino players view the activity as gambling. In addition, the spending habits and demographics of said players closely mirror those of real-money iGaming users. AGA Study Finds Majority of Players See No Difference Between Sweepstakes and Gambling Based on Sensor Tower […]