Industry
April 4, 2023
Study Reveals UK Bettors Disagree with Affordability Checks
In anticipation of the result of the White Paper from the review of the Gambling Act in the UK, a new study reveals how do gamblers feel about mandatory affordability checks. However, before the review is out, no one can confirm whether or not, strict mandatory checks would be required in the country, and if […]
Industry
March 31, 2023
Payment Patterns Reveal New Insights into Problem Gambling Behaviors
The University of Nevada and the Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) will use the valuable data to implement early detection protocols for people at risk of becoming problem gamblers. Sightline supplied researchers with detailed information on millions of transactions across all gambling industry sectors, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fighting problem gaming. Researchers Identified […]
Industry
March 29, 2023
GambleAware Provided £350K for Gambling Harm/Stigma Research
UK independent charity GambleAware announced Tuesday it has awarded a £350,000 ($431,000) grant to help examine further the link of gambling harm with stigma and discrimination. Stigma and Discrimination GambleAware awarded the funds to the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Wolverhampton to support their collaboration with Liverpool John Moore University […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
USA Online Sports Betting Expansion May Be Winding Down
Leading Deutsche Bank senior analyst Carlo Santarelli recently released a report on DraftKings, maintaining a Hold rating. He justified his decision with the unfavorable USA expansion conditions, reflecting on the political climate across the States. Santarelli predicted a slowdown in states adopting new sports betting legislation as compounding negative factors stifle progress. Operators Will Have […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
GambleAware Uncovers Minority-Related Gambling Harm Disparities
Gambling harm-focused UK charity GambleAware released the findings of new research comparing gambling experiences and gambling harms in Great Britain, concluding that minorities are twice as likely to develop gambling harm compared to white British majority people. Increased Vulnerabilities for Minorities The report named “Minority Communities & Gambling Harms: Quantitative Report – Lived Experience, Racism, […]
Industry
March 10, 2023
“Take Time to Think” Fails to Impact Players, Study Says
Recent research has highlighted that Take Time to Think, a safer gambling initiative by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), might not be very effective. The results show that the campaign and its slogan barely affect players’ behavior, if at all. The inefficiency of the Take Time to Think system was demonstrated by experts at […]
Casino
February 27, 2023
New Study Proves Indoor Smoking Harms Casino Workers and Patrons
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the study titled, “What happens in Vegas, stays in your lungs: an assessment of fine particulate matter in casinos that prohibit and allow smoking in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA,” which compares the air quality in the non-smoking Park MGM casino, to other casinos that permit smoking. New […]
Industry
February 21, 2023
Research to Determine Impact of Problem Gambling in Lancashire, UK
Organizations including Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) and Lancaster University’s Psychology department, the leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment, Delphi Medical, Blackburn foodbank, as well as Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS have all joined forces for the new project. Ultimately, the new research seeks to determine the prevalence of problem gambling for the region […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
Vegas Odds Survey Projects over $6B in Wagers on March Madness 2023
Vegas Odds looked at the reasons why Americans are following the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament, why people are placing bets on the tournament, how they plan to do that, and the amounts they plan to spend. The Majority of Americans Will Place Their March Madness Bets Online The Vegas Odds survey […]
Industry
February 7, 2023
Psychologist Explains How Sports Betting Apps Become Addictive
And, although the picture is much more complex, and gambling addiction is not a new discovery, sports betting apps still have a few more tricks up their sleeve to increase their appeal to users. Sports Betting Apps Are Addictive by Design An article shared in The Conversation detailed Meredith K. Ginley’s – Assistant Professor of […]