Legal
April 7, 2023
South Korean Students Bullied a Classmate for Gambling Money
South Korea has a problem with youth gambling. Unfortunately, the matter seems to only get worse as some minors have begun stealing to fuel their habits. Gambling-related crime is nothing new and, unfortunately, is a prevalent problem. Throw in some minors into the mix and you get a recipe for disaster. Recent reports show that […]
Sports
January 20, 2023
Australian Operators Offer Bets on Events with Underage Players
ABC reported that Sportsbet, TAB, and bet365 have been providing options for betting on the first Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup taking place in South Africa this month, including the match between Australia and Sri Lanka held in Benoni last Wednesday. Nearly half of the Australian players on the team were under 18, including 15-year-old […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Survey Shows 60% of Students in US Colleges Gamble Illegally
During the period from December 7 to December 9, Intelligent.com conducted a survey among US college students asking them questions about their habits connected to gambling. The representative sample was 986 students who were 18 years or older and were enrolled in part-time and full-time undergraduate, college, and graduate programs across the US. Colleges Promote […]
Lottery
December 7, 2022
Montana Lottery Joins Awareness-Raising Campaign
With the approaching of the Christmas holidays, some people might think that it is a good idea to give a lottery or a scratch-off ticket to a child or an adolescent. However, the Montana Lottery, which is controlled by the government of Montana, brings attention to this and states that these games could lead to […]
Industry
November 22, 2022
PGCB Launches “Don’t Gamble with Kids” Campaign
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), which regulates all aspects of the Commonwealth’s casino industry, has launched the “Don’t Gamble with Kids“ campaign ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. The weekend, which is known for being one of the busiest times of the year for land casinos in the state, is expected to once again […]
Industry
November 10, 2022
UKGC Publishes Young People and Gambling Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has finally released its much-anticipated “Young People and Gambling Report” after a two-year break caused by the pandemic. According to the report, while gambling protections are efficient, children need better influences to prevent gambling harm. 3 in 10 Minors Spent Money on Gambling Activities in the Past Year The UKGC […]
Industry
October 31, 2022
Regal Gaming Technologies Adopts Yoti’s Age Verification Solution
Regal Gaming Technologies, the leading UK supplier of amusement equipment to the leisure sector, has joined forces with Yoti in a move against underage gambling. Yoti will power the slots provider with its digital age verification product, allowing its slot machines to identify minors. Yoti Powers Regal with Age Verification Tech Per the agreement, Yoti […]
Casino
August 16, 2020
Star Casino Fined $90,000 for Breaching of Security Standards
The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) has issued a AUD$90,000 fine to Star Casino in Sydney for allowing minors access to the gaming floor and gambling. The casino self-reported the 3 cases to the gaming regulator but it did not stop ILGA from dishing the penalty. Multiple Cases of […]