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Industry
August 13, 2024
Australian Man “Borrows” Over AU$70K from Employer to Fuel Gambling Habit
A man from Canberra, Australia, has been convicted of fraud after stealing more than AU$70,000 ($46,200) from his employer, the Master Builders Association (MBA), in a desperate attempt to fund his gambling addiction. Luke Lowes, 41, who worked as an event organizer for the MBA from 2019 to 2022, funneled event funds into personal accounts, […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Illinois Gambling Helpline Calls Doubled in Size in 2023
In the context of Illinois’ gambling industry constantly growing and reshaping due to sports betting exploding, new casinos opening frequently, and slot machines taking over, the current rise in the number of problem gamblers should not come as a surprise. According to recent data, Prairie State gamblers and their families are getting in touch with […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Kindbridge Confirms Gambling Addiction Treatment Improves Mental Health
According to the research unit, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, people who undergo treatment for gambling addiction exhibit signs of improved mental health, giving further credence to the claim that problem gambling treatment and interventions are effective, even if there is some percentage of relapses and unsuccessful treatment with certain individuals. Treating Gambling Addiction Has Immediate Mental […]
Industry
August 12, 2024
Hana Financial Launches Initiative to Combat Youth Gambling in South Korea
In a significant effort to combat the rising issue of illegal youth gambling in South Korea, Hana Financial Group has unveiled a comprehensive three-year campaign, investing a substantial KRW10 billion ($7.3 million) to both prevent gambling among teenagers and provide treatment for those already struggling with addiction. Hana Financial and Korea Problem Gambling Agency Unite […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
New Mom’s Life Shattered after Discovering Husband’s $128K Gambling Loss
Excessive gambling can have a detrimental impact on the lives of people addicted to the activity, as well as their families and loved ones. Unlike other addictions, the addiction to gambling may remain hidden for years, allowing the person affected to accumulate significant debt or in some cases even run into legal trouble, considering that […]
Sports
August 8, 2024
Ohio Sports Betting Boosts Viewership along with Calls for Help
The statewide expansion of sports betting granted millions of Americans access to legal wagering. With the majority of the states offering some form of betting, including retail and mobile options, only a dozen states are yet to legalize it. Ohio, a state with nearly 12 million residents, legalized sports betting at the start of 2023. […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Virginia Experts Assess Gambling Addiction Programs’ Success
Virginia is one of the states that have been striving to curb high gambling addiction rates in the context of the ongoing expansion of gambling and has been successful at it. As reported earlier, according to Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health’s director, Carolyn Hawley, her team reached a massive 973% jump in the number […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Surrey’s Bridge the Gap Program Receives £300K to Combat Gambling Harm
A new grant will support women affected by problem gambling in Surrey, the UK, playing a key role in their recovery and support. The £300,000 grant from the leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, GambleAware, will directly benefit Surrey County Council’s Bridge the Gap program. The grant will be used over the next two […]
Poker
August 7, 2024
Balatro Developer Ensures Game Remains Free of Gambling Influence
In the six months since its launch, the indie game Balatro has seen incredible popularity but has also run into big problems and accusations that it encourages gambling. To tackle these worries, the game’s creator LocalThunk, has taken a bold step by banning any future attempts to turn Balatro into a gambling game in their […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Brit Changed Name to Escape Gambling Past
A recovering gambling addict has embraced a new name in an effort to put his past of addictive gambling behind him. The 62-year-old spent most of his life struggling with gambling but is finally on the path to recovery. Jagger Struggled with Gambling Almost His Entire Life The elderly Brit, known as Mike Jagger, has […]
