Industry
November 25, 2022
EuroMillions Winner Addict Goes to Jail for Swindling Other People’s Money
A gambler who had the luck many others would never have was sentenced to spend 12 months in jail this week for a £34,000 ($41,000) luxury clothing scam. Slippery Slope between Gambling and Addiction Reece Casey, 31, from Dudley, in the West Midlands, returned to Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday to hear his sentence after […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
GambleAware Published NGTS 2021-22 Statistics
GambleAware, a British charity helping people struggling with problem gambling, has published the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) annual statistics for the 2021-22 period. The results show that the service is highly effective in helping people overcome addiction. NGTS Remains an Effective Treatment Service As announced by GambleAware, the statistics show that the NGTS is […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
Betfair Denies Inundating Ashton Before His Death
Mr. Philip Kolvin KC, a barrister for Betfair, appeared at a pre-inquest review at Leicester Coroner’s Court and stated that the gambling firm “did not bombard” a man with enticing gambling promotions before he died. Luke Ashton, 40, traveled more than 100 miles from his home in Leicester and took his own life in an […]
Business
November 24, 2022
Rank Group Names Charles-Jones as Head of Remuneration Committee
Rank Group, a gambling company based in the United Kingdom, has reinforced its team with a new head of its remuneration committee. The one joining the company is Lucinda Charles-Jones who will replace the current committee head, Steven Esom. The new appointee has also been named as the designated non-executive director for workforce engagement. Rank […]
Business
November 24, 2022
Betting Handle in New Hampshire Hits $91.3M in October
The sports betting handle reported by licensed operators in New Hampshire in October marked the second highest since the start of the year, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Combined Betting Handle Hits $91.3M in October The New Hampshire Lottery, the authority tasked with the regulation of sports betting in […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
Soccer Star Paul Merson Helps Promote TalkBanStop
Charity organization GamCare announced a new short movie that seeks to reduce gambling harm amid the growing popularity of sports betting. The short movie features the famous English soccer star Paul Merson, Liverpool defender, Gilly Flaherty, as well as Ellis Platten, the famous YouTube star. New Movie Promotes TalkBanStop The movie starts with the trio […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
Vision Express Employee Stole $91K to Fund His Gambling
Saini, 33, was facing serious mental health problems, which have apparently led to his gambling addiction. Siphoning Money to Fuel Gambling A worker from Vision Express’ head office at Ruddington Fields Business Park in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, was reported stealing over £75,000 (approximately US$91,535) to allegedly fuel their gambling addiction. The worker was named Ravinder Saini, […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
NHS Opened Two New Gambling Addiction Treatment Clinics
Two new gambling addiction clinics have been opened by the NHS while recent data showed there was a spike in the number of people seeking help for gambling disorders. Spike in Gambling Addictions The new clinics the NHS opened in Stoke-on-Trent and Southampton will treat people suffering from serious gambling addiction issues and have the […]
Sports
November 23, 2022
Coral Introduces New Value Offers with Bet Bundles
Popular UK sportsbook Coral launched a new value proposition in its Bet Bundles, giving clients a predefined set of five betting opportunities for half the price. The Entain-owned operator hopes to capitalize on the ongoing Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup and the Jump Season racing fixtures. Bet Bundles Are Well-Positioned to Draw in Players Coral’s […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
Gambling Suicide Rates Spark Calls for Reforms
Gambling harm continues to be one of the most discussed topics in the contemporary gambling industry. Different people react differently to addiction. Some may resort to theft in order to fuel their habits. Others, however, find a tragic end, resorting to taking their own lives. Britain’s National Health Service is aware of that and urged […]
