Casino
May 5, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty over Gambling Addiction-Driven Bank Heists
When gambling addiction strikes, crime usually follows. This is the case of Davis County Clerk Auditor’s Office employee who found himself forced to steal to try and cover a mounting gambling debt. In his desperation, Kevin Dean Rasband, turned to robbery and held up two banks. Pleading guilty in front of US District Judged Ted […]
Industry
May 5, 2022
BGC Says Rate of Problem Gambling Drop by 50% to March 2022
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has reported that problem addiction in the United Kingdom has dropped slightly to 0.2%. The data is taken from the UK Gambling Commission which has looked closer into current rates of addiction, covering the period up to March 2022. BGC Sees Drop of 50% for Problem Gambling This is […]
Blockchain
May 5, 2022
Theo de Vries: “People Are Addicted to Cocaine and Crypto”
Gambling addiction is creeping on crypto traders in almost imperceptible ways and then it’s too late. The story of Dr Theo de Vries, the managing director of The Diamond Rehab, which focuses on drug and alcohol treatment, in Thailand is one that should resonate with people around the people. According to de Vries, people are […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Nick Xenophon Wants Total Ban on Gambling Sponsorships for Clubs, Limited Air Time for Ads
In spite of the current ban on gambling ads during live broadcasts of sports events prior to 8:30 PM that has been in place since 2018 in Australia, sportsbooks have continued to make their way to their targeted and fully engaged audiences. The restrictions imposed on sports betting ads during G-rated programs in specific time […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Indian Man Ends Life over $46,000 Gambling Debt
A 39-year-old man in Chennai, India has ended his life over a gambling addiction that has grown so severe that it forced him to desperate lengths. P Prabhu of Vigneshwara Nagar amassed a crushing debt to the tune of INR3.5 million ($45,788) which left the man, who used to work at MNC and was earning […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
Pokimane and xQc Talk Gambling Addiction, Sponsorships and Mizkif
After speaking about his gambling addiction, a week ago, Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel revealed further details about his condition in a bid to bring more awareness about what gambling addiction does to a person. Recently, xQc stated that he was addicted to everything he did, but he was one of those “fortunate” enough to be able […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
GambleAware Demands for Mandatory Levy on Gross Gambling Yield
GambleAware, a UK-based independent charity that provides prevention and treatment services throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, has demanded the British government introduce a mandatory levy of one percent on gross gambling yield (GGY) in order to fund research, education, and treatment of problem gambling. According to the charity organization, the risk of people who experience […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
IGT Completes G4 Grand Slam Responsible Gaming Certifications
Supplier of gambling and lottery technology International Game Technology (IGT) became the first US gaming industry supplier to receive accreditation for its sports betting operations from the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4), the tech company announced this week. ‘Leading the Industry with Responsible Gaming Initiatives’ The accreditation granted for IGT’s sports betting operations by G4 […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
UKAT Sees Increase in Gambling by UK Youths Aged 16-26
A new analysis by the UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT) has taken a look into publicly available UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) data to establish the rate of participation in online gambling by Britons. According to the organization, there have been several worrying trends, including the increased participation in gambling by individuals aged 16 to 24. […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
Australians Post Record Losses on Pokies in Victoria for March
Australians are known for their passion for gambling and the pokies. Yet, they are also known as the world’s “biggest losers” suggestive of the excessive amounts gambled and lost on various products in the country. Now, the Alliance for Gambling Reform has sounded a fresh alarm, reporting that Victorians had lost $257.3 million in March […]
