Industry
January 10, 2022
GambleAware Awards Project to Help Gambling Disorder Treatment
The British gambling awareness charity, GambleAware, announced on Monday the outcome of an award process looking to extend the provision of residential rehabilitation for gambling disorder. GambleAware Picks Adferiad Recovery in Collaboration with Gordon Moody for a New Project The three-year pilot project aims at extending the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). GambleAware chose to […]
Industry
January 8, 2022
Spain Ready to Revamp Problem Gambling Treatment Networks
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Spain has recently launched a public consultation aimed at its intention to revamp its divided treatment support network for problem gamblers. The consultation is an important part of the Ministry’s Decree Project that plans to implement a fully functional regulatory framework for the treatment support centers in the country’s […]
Legal
January 3, 2022
Malta Court Ruling Gave Gambling Addict Second Chance
A misappropriation court case covered by the Times of Malta is the latest example of the impact gambling addiction could have on professional and personal aspects of life. This time, the outcome seems to be optimal for both the addict and the public, though. Gambling Problem Leads to Siphoning Company Money The first working day […]
Legal
December 28, 2021
Woman Steals $240K to Fuel Gambling Addiction, Found Guilty of Wire Fraud
A woman from Columbus, Georgia is facing years of imprisonment after pleading guilty to wire fraud last week. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Middle District of Georgia revealed on Tuesday last week, that Trenna Denise Trice, 59, of Columbus pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday, December 20. Ex-Teacher Embezzles $240,000 to Use on Gambling […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
KSA Appoints Dr Marloes Kleinjan to Advisory Council
The Netherlands has been busy making post-launch adjustments to its gambling industry, from taking aim at offenders to fine-tuning advertisement rules. Now, the Dutch Gaming Authority, or Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has appointed a new talent to its Advisory Council, with Dr Marloes Kleinjan stepping in to help improve the regulator’s understanding of mental health among young […]
Industry
December 21, 2021
UK Faces Increase in Gamblers Over 65 in 2021, Research Data Shows
As the analysis of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) of data provided by the UK Gambling Commission suggests, the number of UK residents who are over 65 and gamble at least once a month is 620,000 larger compared to 2019. Psychiatrists Are Warning Authorities Of The Rising Problem Psychiatrists have warned authorities of a […]
Casino
December 20, 2021
Star Sydney Manager Fired and Banned for Borrowing Money from Employees
The Star Sydney Casino has fired and banned from entry a casino manager who borrowed over $7,000 from fellow employees to fund her gambling addiction. The employee, Minh Nguyen, served as a casino special employee, supervising gaming tables and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of gaming activities in the casino. However, she also developed a […]
Industry
December 15, 2021
Milan Moser and Iris den Boer Join BetCity’s Responsible Gaming Team
BetCity.nl, sports betting brand of BetEnt and one of the first 10 operators granted a license for the new online gaming market by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced two new additions to its responsible gaming team, Iris den Boer and Milan Moser. Bolstering the Responsible Gaming Team New additions to BetCity’s responsible gaming team den Boer and […]
Industry
December 13, 2021
Responsible Gambling Remains a Key Priority for Flutter
Licensed operators around the world follow various rules depending on the jurisdictions they operate in. Anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gambling efforts are key rules which licensees follow to ensure player protection. In contrast, black market or unlicensed operators do not adhere to such requirements, which puts the consumers that use those operators at risk. […]
Industry
December 10, 2021
Cait Huble Rejoins the NCPG as Director of Communications
The United States of America’s National Council on Problem Gambling has acquired a new director of communications. The one stepping up to the role is Caitlin Huble, a former acquaintance of the NGPG team. Huble Has a Strong CV in the Realm of Communications Huble has already worked as a part of the council previously. […]