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 […]
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
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 […]
Industry
November 23, 2022
BetMGM Allocates $180K to Center for Responsible Gaming
BetMGM has confirmed that it will grant $180,000 to the International Center for Responsible Gaming to support the organization’s further attempts to educate people on the dangers of problem gambling, the impact advertising has on the issue, and what the best responsible gambling practices are. Broadening the Scope of Research and Keeping Up the Good […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
Gambling Addiction Can Cost a Lot to Tennis Fans
Gambling addiction is not something you can just ignore or pass by. Hannah Jane Parkinson, a Guardian columnist, related her story in a press release revealing her gambling addiction and describing the problems that unhealthy gambling causes. In her piece, she relates how she began to wager. Until several years ago, she had never bought […]
Casino
November 21, 2022
GamCare Boosts Safer Gaming with New Code of Conduct
The independent charity offering support for people affected by gambling harm in the UK, GamCare, has announced a new Code of Conduct valid for brick-and-mortar gambling operators. GamCare Issues New Advice for Retail Gambling Businesses The new Code of Conduct seeks to make it easier for people affected by gambling harm or problem gambling to […]
Business
November 18, 2022
Kindred Hosts Local Sustainable Gambling Conference in Stockholm
The global holding operating multiple gambling and sports betting brands, Kindred Group, boosted its Swedish responsible gambling efforts by announcing a new initiative. SGC’s Local Version Takes Place in Stockholm The company said Friday that it is hosting a local version of its Sustainable Gambling Conference (SGC) at its office located in Stockholm, the largest […]
Casino
November 18, 2022
Even Teens Exposed to Gambling Harm in the UK
This wasn’t something many people considered less than just 10 years ago, but thanks to the rapid development of technologies, we can now have a casino in our pockets. In light of this, it is imperative that legislation keeps up, otherwise, nobody wins at the end of the race. Teenager Exposed to Gambling Ads A […]
Industry
November 16, 2022
Another Victim of Gambling Harm in Australia
After suffering for 12 years of addiction, an Australian woman was reported to have lost more than $350,000 gambling. What do you think the cost was for 56-year-old Aaron, who had started gambling at a very young age? He says he could’ve bought a house if it wasn’t for his addiction. Almost 50 Years of […]
