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Gambling News - 'Problem gambling'
Industry
April 4, 2024
More than 100K People Used GambleAware’s Self-Assessment Tool
The leading independent charity and strategic commissioner of gambling harm education, prevention, early intervention, and treatment across Great Britain, GambleAware, has reported a boost in the number of individuals seeking support for gambling harms. The decision comes after engaging with a series of prevention initiatives, according to fresh data from the body, with emphasis on […]
Industry
April 1, 2024
Problem Gambling Contacts on the Rise in Florida
Legal wagering on sports has been expanding from one state to another ever since 2018 when the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA. Legalization of the activity was left in the hands of lawmakers in each state which paved the way for legal wagering in nearly 40 US states by now. Yet, amid the expansion […]
Legal
April 1, 2024
Woman Who Stole $66K to Gamble Says She Is Terrified to Go to Prison
An Irish woman who stole $66,595 to gamble has been sentenced to three years in prison. Unfortunately, her sentence is set to start in July, just a couple of months after the recent birth of her latest child. In an interview with the Sunday World, Emma Louise McLoughlin, 30, expressed her anxiety about the sentence. […]
Industry
April 1, 2024
Indian Man Ends Own Life Over Gambling Struggles
A 29-year-old Indian man by the name of Gururajan has hanged himself over gambling, demonstrating the dangers of excessive spending. The man’s friends tried to save his life and rushed him to the hospital but it was too late. Gururajan was an employee of a BPO firm in Perungudi. His parents told the police that, […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
Amplify Event Highlights Veterans’ Vulnerability to Gambling Problems
Recovering problem players in Connecticut convened to discuss their struggles and share their stories. The annual “Veteran Gambling: A Silent Struggle” event, hosted by Amplify, took place at the Amplify center in Glastonbury. It welcomed Dave Yeager, who offered a presentation on the matter, as well as Senator Blumenthal and other legislators. Yeager, who is […]
Sports
March 27, 2024
Largest US Sportsbooks Form ROGA to Fight Off Problem Gambling
The largest online sportsbook operators in the US have created the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), a group dedicated to the development of responsible gaming practices. The seven iconic brands that will form ROGA are FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Penn Entertainment, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Hard Rock Digital and bet365. In a historical move, the companies […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
Melbourne Accountant Jailed Over Fraudulent Transactions
A 38-year-old accountant from Melbourne has been sentenced to six years in prison over a total of 239 fraudulent transactions that involved several popular musicians and restaurateurs in Australia. Over $2 Million Transferred From Clients’ Accounts The accountant was a partner and business manager at White Sky when he started transferring money that should have […]
Sports
March 26, 2024
ESPN Host Calls Betting Pick “Risk-Free,” Sparks Online Outrage
Rece Davis, an American sports television journalist for ESPN, has corrected a controversial statement he made last weekend. Davis, who had said that an analysts’ betting recommendation is a “risk-free investment,” retracted his earlier statement, reminding players to wager responsibly. The original comment was made during College GameDay, a pre-game show broadcast airing on ESPN […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
ETSU Gambling Clinic Notices Rise in Visits Among Youngsters
In the context of the current 2024 NCAA Tournament and the legalization of mobile sports bets in Tennessee and its spectacular effects, the personnel at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) gambling clinic have announced an outbreak in the number of young individuals visiting the clinic for gambling-related problems. ETSU uses a $1.2 million grant from […]
Casino
March 25, 2024
Michigan’s Problem Gamblers Encounter Obstacles in Health Care Access
Individuals grappling with problem gambling face more than just the challenges of their addiction. They confront a system rife with bias, making it significantly harder for them to access necessary treatment compared to those struggling with other dependencies. Individuals with Gambling Disorder Navigate Inequities in Health Coverage At the 16th Annual Michigan Problem Gambling Symposium, […]