Industry
June 27, 2022
ACMA to Set Up New Self-Exclusion National Gambling Program
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been doubling down on regulating gambling over the past couple of years. The watchdog managed to ban hundreds of illegal operators who offered gambling products to Australians without a license and its determination motivated many others to simply give up on the idea of continuing to operate […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
New Zealand to Spend $75M on New Gambling-Harm Prevention Program
The Labor government in New Zealand is realizing the urgency of acting quickly in addressing a societal ill that has been putting people at risk. Problem gambling is a growing issue in the country and the government now wants to focus more efforts on ensuring that it is able to successfully minimize gambling-related harm. New […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
S Club 7 Star Raises Awareness on Gambling Addiction
Former S Club 7 band member, Jo O’Meara is trying to raise awareness about gambling addiction, sharing her own story about her obsession with fruit machines. She is also promoting the work done by UK charity GamCare, which offers support to people harmed by gambling and operates the National Gambling Helpline. Gambling Addiction Can Happen […]
Sports
June 21, 2022
Kindred Group Inks Deal with AFC Ajax
Kindred Group has secured a partnership with AFC Ajax through its Unibet brand. This will reinforce the gambling company’s foothold in the Netherlands, a market it entered two weeks ago. Kindred and Ajax to Work Together Kindred aims to promote Unibet to local bettors and has decided that there is no better way to do […]
Casino
June 21, 2022
EPIC Restart Foundation and Leeds Beckett University Help Gambling Victims
The EPIC Restart Foundation, a UK charity aimed at helping victims of gambling addiction, announced its partnership with Leeds Beckett University. Carnegie Great Outdoors, a Leeds Beckett-based outdoor education provider, will supply coaches to help develop programs and courses for the foundation. Mental Health Specialists Collaborate to Aid Victims of Gambling Addiction The first planned […]
Industry
June 17, 2022
Illinois: 10% of Adults are Problem Gamblers or At-Risk
Illinois is wary of the growing gambling harm rates among its citizens. To track the severity of the problem, the Illinois Department of Human Services recently conducted a survey on problem gambling in the state. The move follows recent legislation that expanded the accessibility of gambling in Illinois. This Thursday, the Department officially released the […]
Industry
June 15, 2022
GambleAware Unveils New Ad Campaign in NSW
GambleAware, a charity that commissions research, prevention and treatment services for problem gamblers, has unveiled a new advertising campaign in New South Wales. The latter promotes harm reduction by highlighting the negative impact of unrestrained gambling. Be Aware, Be GambleAware According to research, every tenth gambler in New South Wales is at risk of gambling […]
Sports
June 15, 2022
Gambling Logos Show in Half of UK Children’s Soccer Programs
A new study conducted in the United Kingdom has taken a look at the prevalence of gambling logos in soccer club programs. According to the study, at least 56.8% of the reviewed teams had a high presence of gambling logos in the children’s sections. The study, conducted by Steve Sharman, Catia Alexandra Ferreira, and Philip […]
Industry
June 14, 2022
DraftKings and BetBlocker Team to Promote Safe Play
DraftKings, a major casino, sports betting and daily fantasy company, has inked a partnership with BetBlocker, a leading responsible gaming charity. As the charity’s partner, the operator will promote its proven solution and urge problem bettors to seek help. DraftKings to Promote BetBlocker’s Software DraftKings has committed to propagating safer gambling and will spread awareness […]
Industry
June 10, 2022
NCPG Expands the Reach of 1-800-Gambler Helpline in the US
The national advocate for programs and services that assists people who are experiencing problem gambling, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), announced it will continue to use the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline for six more years. NCPG to Use the 1-800-Gambler Helpline for Six More Years The NCPG entered into an agreement with the Council on […]
