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 […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Betknowmore Joins the National Gambling Support Network
Betknowmore, a UK charity that helps people overcome problem gambling, has announced that it has joined the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). This comes in the wake of GambleAware’s decision to increase funding for the network. As announced by Betknowmore, the charity’s services, namely Peer Aid, New Beginnings and GOALS, have been commissioned by Gamble […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
GambleAware Increases Funding for National Gambling Support Network
The leading independent charity in the UK, GambleAware, announced changes to its National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) Monday. The charity confirmed that the NGTS was renamed to National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). Additionally, GambleAware confirmed that it doubled the funding for the next year for the newly renamed network that will help by providing vital […]
Industry
March 31, 2023
Fanatics, Hard Rock Digital, PointsBet Bolster RG Commitments
The Coalition’s member lineup consisted of Bally’s, BetMGM, DraftKings, Entain, FanDuel, and MGM Resorts International, which are now joined by the latest trio as well. The organization came together in September 2022, introducing 12 responsible gaming principles, which members accept to follow. 3 New Members in the Coalition Fanatics, Hard Rock Digital, and PointsBet all […]
Sports
March 31, 2023
ESPN: Social Media Abuse Affects College Players Too
March Madness is one of the hottest events in professional sports. Needless to say, it attracts millions of bettors each year. While many enjoy wagering regardless of the outcome, others are so focused on winning that they end up abusing athletes on the web. ESPN addressed this relevant issue, highlighting how online bullying can affect […]
Industry
March 31, 2023
Payment Patterns Reveal New Insights into Problem Gambling Behaviors
The University of Nevada and the Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) will use the valuable data to implement early detection protocols for people at risk of becoming problem gamblers. Sightline supplied researchers with detailed information on millions of transactions across all gambling industry sectors, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fighting problem gaming. Researchers Identified […]
Industry
March 31, 2023
Las Vegas Mass Shooter Might Have Been Motivated by Gambling Frustration
The Las Vegas shooting from 2017 might have been motivated by gambling frustration, a recent report shows. A newly-released FBI report shows that the 64-year-old shooter, Stephen Paddock, was an avid high roller who was really unhappy with the way casinos treat him. The 2017 Las Vegas shooting happened on October 1, 2017, when the […]
Legal
March 30, 2023
Addict Gambles Away Investor Money, Says Husband Forced Her To
A month ago, Los Angeles lawyer Sara King made headlines after using a $10 million business investment to live in luxury. Now, amid an ongoing lawsuit, King claims that her husband, the Iranian royal Kamran Pahlavi, forced her to waste the money, The Daily Beast reported. Thanks to her relationship with Pahlavi, King was introduced […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
The UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Magnifies the Country’s Gambling Harm Woes
As the recent record-breaking William Hill fine once again brings gambling harm into the limelight, GamCare shared a detailed analysis revealing that not all is good in the island nation. The charity shared a recent YouGov survey outlining how price hikes and rising inflation sometimes forced individuals to gamble to afford necessities. Problem gamblers suffered […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
Danish Self-Exclusion Tool Gains Momentum with Over 40,000 Registrants
Since its launch in 2012, the number of registrants has been on a steady increase, with over 40,000 Danes having signed up for the scheme. Danish Gambling Authority Credits Awareness Campaigns for Increase in ROFUS Registrants Anders Dorph, director of the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, notes that the increasing number of registrants proves that ROFUS […]
