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Industry
July 23, 2024
Around The Clock Slot Venues in the UK Raise Concerns About Gambling Harm
There are hundreds of slot machine venues across the UK that operate 24 hours a day. Supporters of the gambling sector say that such venues are an important part of the country’s nightlife, and the machines are regulated by the Gambling Commission, making the activity somewhat safer. Yet, opponents of the gambling expansion as well […]
Industry
July 22, 2024
BetBlocker Receives NCPG’s Gambling Harm Prevention Award
The UK-registered charity that offers free blocking software meant to assist players with better managing their access to online gambling platforms, BetBlocker, has received the highly appreciated Jim Wuelfing Annual Award for Prevention at the 2024 National Council on Problem Gambling Awards (NCPG). In a LinkedIn post, BetBlocked took the opportunity to publicly announce its […]
Sports
July 22, 2024
Soccer Star Who Went Bankrupt over Gambling Wants to Help Others
Dominic Matteo, a former Scottish soccer professional, has opened up about his past gambling addiction, hoping to raise awareness of the prevalence of the issue. The man had once amassed a gambling debt of over a million pounds, which he tried to hide from his family. Matteo Lived Through a Gambling Hell Matteo went bankrupt […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
NCPG Introduces Tribal Advisory Council to Tackle Gambling Issues
In order to tackle gambling-related issues among Native American communities, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed its Tribal Advisory Council. NCPG is the only national nonprofit organization that focuses on reducing the economic and social impact of gambling addiction, and its new program seeks to foster closer cooperation with tribal gaming organizations. […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
Experts Call for Compassionate Approach in Self-Exclusion Programs
The panel on responsible gaming at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting in Pittsburgh looked into voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) programs. This was part of a four-day event at Rivers Casino which featured several sessions. One session discussed different approaches to VSE across various jurisdictions while stressing the need for empathy […]
Sports
July 12, 2024
Sports Betting Goes Through the Roof, Athletes Face Consequences
The undeniable rise of sports betting from an underground industry run by shady sportsbooks a few years ago to a mainstream enterprise with online wagering supported by omnipresent TV commercials has brought its fair share of problems at all levels, athletes included. In 2024, baseball took some of the biggest hits with several gambling scandals […]
Industry
July 10, 2024
New Alliance Brings Metrics-Based Gambling Treatment in North Carolina
A new initiative in North Carolina will provide people affected by problem gambling access to a metrics-based clinical treatment. The new program seeks to combat gambling-related harm, provide essential treatment to those who need it and at the same time contribute toward the development of gambling disorder treatment programs. The new program represents the efforts […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
Alliance for Gambling Reform Asks Lawmakers to Ban Inducements
Last year in June, an important report on gambling was released in Australia. The white paper called for a number of changes to the gambling regulations in the country as a way to decrease problem gambling and combat harm. Among nearly three dozen recommendations, the report highlighted the importance of banning all inducements related to […]
Casino
July 9, 2024
Innovative Therapy Program Aims to Combat Gambling Addiction
At the heart of Las Vegas, the International Problem Gambling Center is tackling gambling addiction with an innovative approach: intensive cognitive therapy designed to uncover and address the deep-seated emotional triggers that drive compulsive gambling. The Program Uncovers the Roots of Gambling Addiction Through Cognitive Therapy The program offered by The International Problem Gambling Center […]
Industry
July 8, 2024
Vermont’s DMH Launches New Problem Gambling Website
The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH), a body seeking to improve the conditions and well-being of all Vermonters, unveiled the launch of a new website designed to support those struggling with gambling harm. The new site, VTGamblingHelp.org, will serve as a “valuable resource for those seeking immediate assistance and support for problems related to […]
