Spain’s plan to unite all of the autonomous communities’ self-exclusion registers has moved a step further. Spain’s Self-exclusion Registers Move Forward The Sectoral Commission of Spain’s Gambling Policy Council has submitted to the country’s Plenary Council an agreement with the conditions for the country’s local gambling self-exclusion registers. It is the next step of Spain’s […]
The vast majority of sports gamblers in Illinois don’t demonstrate an unhealthy proclivity toward gambling. This is good news since gambling opponents have repeatedly – and incorrectly – tried to argue that legalized gambling would destroy communities. They asserted that it would only create a society full of crazed people, running around and placing bets […]
UK gaming operator Entain and US partner BetMGM are backing a new responsible gaming app to be distributed by Entain Foundation in the US. The Gamble Responsibly America App will be an educational resource to assist problem gamblers. Accessing the App Developed in partnership with Epic Risk Management and RG24/7, the app will be available […]
A new proposal in Sweden calls for stricter rules for gambling advertising. The proposal calls for special moderation in gambling ads similar to the moderation used for alcohol advertising. With this move, the country aims to reduce gambling addiction which presents a serious public health problem. Will Sweden Introduce Stricter Rules for Gambling Advertising? The […]
A former gambling addict who spent 8 months in jail for siphoning money from his employer is now collaborating with bookmakers to fine-tune a gambling app that helps protect others at risk. Dedicated to Helping Others David Bradford, a 64-year old former accountant, who piled half a million in debt before being found to have […]
DraftKings is joining forces with the American Gaming Association to promote responsible gambling. The operator will promote the AGA’s “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” campaign both online and at its retail locations. DraftKings Commits to Responsible Gambling with AGA DraftKings, the leading US daily fantasy and sports betting operator announced on Thursday that it […]
With the Euro 2020 football event around the corner, a conflict has arisen. The social policy group Christian Action Research and Education (CARE) called out ITV for their decision to allow gambling ads during the event. Care Took an Issue with ITV’s Lack of Action CARE raised the issue after ITV announced that it will be greatly […]
Gamblers who previously put their names on the voluntary exclusion list for Detroit’s three casinos now have a path back inside due to a new law. Voluntary Exclusion List Introduces Shorter Duration A total of 545 people have removed their names from the Michigan Disassociated Persons List following the adoption of a new law. The […]
A new bill introduced by Assemblyman Ralph Caputo in New Jersey proposes non-violent lawbreakers who committed a crime due to gambling disorder to receive treatment, rather than a prison sentence. Bill in New Jersey Proposes to Help Lawbreakers with Gambling Disorders Lawmakers in New Jersey introduced a new bill, which aims at helping people who […]
Gambling harm-prevention consultancy EPIC Risk Management has named leading expert on video game addiction Cam Adair as the company’s new online gaming and esports consultant. This is a strategic move that will reinforce EPIC Risk Management’s overall aptitude. Adair to Teach Players to Make Informed Choices Adair’s focus will be on preventing harm caused by esports gambling in Europe and the United […]
