Legal
January 25, 2023
Malta Couple Found Guilty of Gambling Away Donations for Their Sick Child
Ryan Debattista and Nicole Bezzina admitted to their crime after the court accused them of using €35,000 ($32,000) worth of donations to fuel their gambling addiction. They pleaded guilty, also admitting to money laundering. However, the father released a statement that he had confessed to a crime he did not commit, as he had no […]
Industry
January 24, 2023
Economic Crisis Fuels Gambling Addiction, Says Swedish Professor
Just like other European countries, Sweden faces changes in its economic environment. While the cost of living continues to rise, many people in the country already feel the negative effect of the economic crisis. According to Anders Håkansson, a professor of psychiatry at Lund University and doctor at Malmö’s addiction clinic, the economic crisis helps […]
Industry
January 24, 2023
ICE Consumer Protection Zone on Track to Hit Fund-Raising Target
The target is just £6,000 shy of the expected sum, and a number of prominent companies participated in the backing of the zone, designed to spread awareness about problem gambling and how businesses stand to benefit from tackling the issue on an industry level. Consumer Protection Is Now an Indelible Part of ICE’s Identity Among […]
Industry
January 23, 2023
RGC CEO Shelley White: “The Future of RG Depends on Purposeful Collaboration”
Disclaimer: This article is contributed by Shelley White, chief executive officer of the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). Players are indeed citizens of an omnichannel world with the ability to play at a casino, place a bet online, or any number of spots along the way. And it’s without question that this access – coupled with […]
Industry
January 20, 2023
Ygam Presents New Strategy over Parliamentary Reception
The prestigious event was attended by government representatives, charities, regulators and other stakeholders within the industry. Overall, the event attracted approximately 90 guests including members of local authorities and trade associations. Damian Collins MP, the minister responsible for gambling, as well as chair of the DCMS select committee between 2016 and 2019, hosted the reception. […]
Industry
January 19, 2023
CEN Approves EGBA-Proposed Standard Markers for Gambling Harm
EGBA unveiled Wednesday that it secured the approval and the development of standard markers for gambling harm is expected to start in the first quarter of this year. The development process itself is expected to involve gambling health experts, operators, consumer organizations, academics and other stakeholders within the gaming industry. Although the CEN standard is […]
Industry
January 18, 2023
GamCare Launches Money Guidance Service for Leeds and East Midlands
People who have been directly or indirectly affected by problem gambling will be eligible for the independent charity’s Money Guidance Service. This means that they will benefit from the aid needed to get back on track with the help of the new support program. Support Via the National Gambling Helpline Is Open 24/7 GamCare’s new […]
Industry
January 18, 2023
PointsBet Clears Responsible Gambling Council Accreditation
The distinction is awarded to both PointsBet USA and PointsBet Canada, and it’s granted under the RG Check program which is run by the Council. PointsBet USA and Canada Win RGC Accreditation Essentially, the Council is a leading global body that focuses on responsible gambling and acts independently from the gambling industry in issuing accreditations […]
Sports
January 17, 2023
FDJ, PSG Join Forces for a Safer Gambling Campaign
Française des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of France’s national lottery, has penned a new agreement with the renowned soccer club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). FDJ will leverage the team’s popularity to promote safer gambling. FDJ and PSG Will Promote Safer Gambling The operator and its ParionsSport brand in particular have long enjoyed a healthy relationship with […]
Industry
January 16, 2023
UK University Probes If Ketamine Can Help against Problem Gambling
Details of the new study emerged on Thursday last week. The new study will be led by Celia Morgan, an Exeter researcher and professor of psychopharmacology. The University of Exeter supports the new study which is funded by a grant from the leading biotechnology company that develops new solutions for treating addictions, Awakn Life Sciences. […]
