Industry
June 8, 2022
Casino Guru Complaints Team Solved 265 Cases in May
Casino Guru, the self-proclaimed ultimate guide to the casino world, has reported that it has helped hundreds of players get refunds in May. Thanks to the company’s Complaints Resolution Center, unfairly treated bettors have received a total of $915,000 back. Casino Guru Helps those in Need The aforementioned number sets a new record for the […]
Sports
June 7, 2022
Phil Mickelson Tells Sports Illustrated about His Gambling Problem
After many years of fighting his gambling problem, American golf player Phil Mickelson talks about his gambling issues publicly in an honest interview for Sports Illustrated. Mickelson’s struggles with addiction were first touched upon in the biography of the famous golfer written by Alan Shipnuck. According to Shipnuck’s book called “Phil”, Mickelson allegedly lost over […]
Casino
June 7, 2022
Mother of Two Ends Life over $550K Gambling Debt
A 29-year-old woman and a mother of two has ended her life as she was struggling with online gambling addiction. Her addiction began during the pandemic lockdown leading her to borrow money from her sisters and sell personal items to feed her addiction. Young Mother of Two Ends Life Because of Gambling The victim, who […]
Industry
June 2, 2022
GambleAware Focuses on Community-Driven Approach with Lived Experience Council
GambleAware, a UK-based charity focusing on tackling problem gambling, is actively pursuing a course that will clean up the industry from harm and enable consumers to enjoy better gambling experiences. This cannot be achieved without the input from industry stakeholders and ordinary people, and the latest Lived Experience Council is a new attempt by the […]
Insider
June 1, 2022
Casino Guru’s Šimon Vincze on How Problem Gambling Can Become a Thing of the Past
We sit down and speak with Casino Guru’s Šimon Vincze, the man behind the company’s sustainable online gambling and reducing gambling-related harm juggernaut. Vincze most recently published the blue paper for the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, a massive campaign that intends to tackle problem gambling with the participation of industry stakeholders and build a future where […]
Casino
May 30, 2022
Police Arrest Suspect in Gambling-Related Fatal Stabbing
Clamping down on illegal gambling in Hong Kong has won a bit of notoriety over the past several years with gambling den busts often ending up in epic chases across the city or worse – in accidents with people losing their life over gambling. The fate of a 46-year-old-man who was stabbed to death on […]
Sports
May 30, 2022
Ex-NRL Player Owen Craigie Overcomes Addiction with Teammates’ Help
Many people are susceptible to developing a gambling addiction. Retired National Rugby League player Owen Craigie was one of them, but he got through that. But before he did, he had to hit rock bottom, in the man’s own words. Retiring at the age of 26, Craigie ended up wagering a total of $2 million […]
Industry
May 27, 2022
The Control Centre, 888’s Safer Gambling Tool, Hits Italy
888 Holdings, a big company behind several casino and sports betting sites, has demonstrated its commitment to responsible gambling. The company has launched its safer gambling product available to all bettors in Italy. The Control Center Goes Live in Italy 888 is a global brand that operates in multiple markets. In its latest move, the […]
Casino
May 27, 2022
Australian Defense Force Vets Plagued Silently by Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone and some people are at higher risk to develop that behavior. Australia’s Defense Force veterans are no exception, and the problem is exacerbated by how military service increases psychological stress. Stats from the Study A new study published May 25, 2022, on PLOS ONE, sheds light on how ex-military personnel […]
Industry
May 25, 2022
Almost 30,000 Found to Have “Severe Gambling Problems” in Denmark
A recent report by Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), shows a substantial increase in people with “severe gambling problems,” marking a rise of almost two-thirds compared to 2016. This report comes despite ever-stricter regulatory policies and an increased number of compliance checks. The Number of Compulsive Gamblers Continues to Grow The DGA’s base their […]
