Industry
August 8, 2022
Flutter Funds RGC’s Gambling Ads Research
Flutter Entertainment, the company behind operators such as Paddy Power and Betfair, has once again demonstrated its commitment to responsible gambling. This time, the Irish operator provided the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), a Toronto-based non-profit organization, with funding to conduct research on gambling ads. RGC to Research Gambling Ads RGC’s Centre for the Advancement of […]
Industry
July 29, 2022
DraftKings Attends, Promotes, and Sponsors Conference on Responsible Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) partnered with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) to host the 2022 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling. The 36th iteration of the event took place on 20 – 22 July in Boston and gathered over 600 individuals. Industry representatives, responsible gambling advocates, and […]
Industry
July 27, 2022
UKGC: Problem Gaming at 0.2% with Slight Fluctuations
Britain’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) reported that problem gambling rates remain at 0.2%. This number is based on the Commission’s latest survey which saw it question 4,018 locals. Overall Rates Remain Low The UKGC questioned its respondents by phone and inquired about their gambling. In accordance with the Problem Gambling Severity Index, the Commission asked three […]
Sports
July 26, 2022
The Big Step Asks Premier League to Ban Gambling Ads
The Big Step, a campaign fighting to put a stop to all advertising and sponsorship in soccer coming from gambling, has published an open letter on its website authored by 100 people, which are victims of gambling harm, urging the 20 Premier League soccer clubs to support a shareholder’s vote on a ban on gambling […]
Industry
July 26, 2022
Only 1-in-5 Problem Gamblers Seek Help
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) believes that at least 2 million adults in the United States suffer from gambling addiction. This is a serious tally, especially given the implications for at-risk gamblers. The NCPG believes that another 4-6 million people are actually at a mild to moderate risk of experiencing or developing gambling […]
Industry
July 25, 2022
Keith Gillespie Reflects on His Struggles with Gambling Addiction
Former Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie recently featured on Sportsound Meets, a podcast by BBC Radio Ulster. The football legend talked about the life choices which shaped his career, his struggles with gambling, and how he got where he is now. It Was a Quick Downwards Spiral Gillespie’s first contact […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
Rush Street Interactive Adopts Neccton’s Mentor Solution
Gambling operator Rush Street Interactive has inked a new deal with Neccton, a B2B gambling solutions company. The agreement will see Neccton power the operator with solutions that help it to protect its players. Neccton Will Help Rush Street Protect Its Players Neccton will provide Rush Street Interactive with its real-time data analysis player protection […]
Industry
July 20, 2022
At-Risk Players Still Make Up Only 3.3% Kindred‘s Profits
In April this year, Kindred Group announced that high-risk gamblers make up only 3.3% of the company’s profits. Three months later, this number remains the same but the company’s intervention measures have improved. Kindred’s Journey to Zero Continues Kindred is yet to reach its goal of making no profits from high-risk gamblers. A year ago, […]
Industry
July 19, 2022
PointsBet Partners with the NCPG for Gambling Addiction Research
Australia-based sportsbook PointsBet and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) have announced their partnership for a new initiative. The joint research will examine how online gambling providers deal with problem gambling. More than 700 government, industry, and clinical stakeholders will face simulated situations where they find the best way to deal with a client […]
Casino
July 18, 2022
NSW Seeks to Help Gambling Addicts from Diverse Backgrounds
The New South Wales (NSW) Government will seek to help more at-risk and problem gamblers by introducing a new program to this end. The new program will focus specifically on diverse communities, with Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and Vietnamese among the recipient of the benefits. NSW to Seek and Help People Speak Up about Addiction […]
