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Video games are a gateway drug to gambling

The ready accessibility of online gambling across time zones means Australians can "always find something to gamble on," an expert has warned as a new survey finds advertising, video game gambling, and gaming livestreams are training youths to gamble from an early age. With video games now an "inherently social activity" and gamers interacting with…

Games ・ 26 March 2024

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Advertising drives online gambling among young Australians

Gambling features such as loot boxes in video games and sports betting are the most popular forms of online gambling among young adults in the ACT, with many introduced to it before the age of 18, according to a new report from The Australian National University (ANU). The study asked 38 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 about their…

Sports ・ 22 March 2024

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Social Media Ads Fuel Online Gambling in Young Australians

Gambling features such as loot boxes in video games and sports betting are the most popular forms of online gambling among young adults in the ACT, with many introduced to it before the age of 18, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU). The study asked 38 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 about their online…

Sports ・ 21 March 2024

Maryland Daily Record

Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss

Maryland's casinos, as well as international gambling organizations, are pushing for state lawmakers to establish an internet gaming market. The proposal has a powerful sponsor in the House of Delegates that should ensure it advances from its committee to the full chamber, though it's unclear whether a similar proposal in the Senate will have the…

Law ・ 27 February 2024

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How Australia's gambling culture shapes national identity

Gambling is one of the most popular pastimes around the world. Australia is no exception. As time goes by the number of gamblers in the country increases more and more. Today gambling forms an important part of social activities. In these activities, Australians are actively engaged. For example, a large number of people play poker, and lotteries,…

Sports ・ 24 November 2023

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AFL-CIO president to Detroit casinos: ‘Quit gambling with their workers’ livelihoods’

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler joined hundreds of Detroit casino workers chanting, "The people united will never be defeated" at Motor City Casino during a Wednesday evening rally as their strike nears the one-month mark. "It's time for Detroit casinos to quit gambling with their workers' livelihoods," Shuler said. "Union casino workers kept this…

Industry ・ 16 November 2023

The Detroit News

Detroit Casino Council says talks to end strike 'down to core issues'

As the strike against Detroit's three gaming houses approaches the one-month mark, union leadership said they bargained with the casinos Wednesday and have more days of negotiations scheduled this week. "We are down to the core economic issues, and we are waiting on a response from the employers to our current economic proposal," the Detroit Casino…

Law ・ 16 November 2023

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Rhode Island Casino Opens Major Gaming Floor Expansion

Bally's Corporation announced that Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort officially opened 40000 square feet of new gaming space in an expansion of its casino floor. This expansion fulfilled a component of a new law enacted by the General Assembly and signed by Governor McKee in 2021. Bally's representatives were joined by Governor Daniel McKee,…

Land-based ・ 30 April 2023

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Las Vegas Sands, Nassau County Executive Announce Nassau Hub Deal

The Nassau Hub in Uniondale is one step closer to being the site of a casino. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Las Vegas Sands CEO Rob Goldstein have come to a lease agreement for the Nassau Coliseum property, they announced during a news conference on Wednesday. "We are going to develop the Coliseum site into a world-class hotel, a…

Industry ・ 27 April 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald

Gambling advertising restrictions: Tabcorp pushes to reduce gambling harm

The world's biggest sports betting companies are targeting punters on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Spotify, as the government says it will scrutinise social media platforms as well as traditional television networks. Gambling businesses, sports codes and regulators will front a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling on Tuesday, with…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 April 2023

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Asia bulletin: Australian sporting authorities reject greater regulation of online gambling

The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (Compps) has told a federal parliamentary inquiry that current advertising and broadcast restrictions are sufficient alongside action by individual sporting codes. Jo Setright, Compps' executive director of policy, said the existing arrangements strike the right balance between "the…

Sports ・ 10 January 2023

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Las Vegas: Bally's, IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for the Tropicana Employees

The International Union of Operating Engineers and casino giant Bally's Corporation have agreed to sign a labor neutrality agreement. The agreement permits both parties to take a neutral stance when offering campaigns for Tropicana Las Vegas employees to elect their union representatives. The agreement demonstrates Bally's ongoing support for its…

Jobs ・ 15 December 2022

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Bally’s and IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for Tropicana Las Vegas Employees

International casino and entertainment company offering online sports betting and iGaming solutions Bally's Corporation has sealed a labor neutrality deal with the 10th largest union in the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). The latter counts around…

Jobs ・ 12 December 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Gambling: Children given unrealistic view of real-life gambling through exposure to gaming apps, websites, researchers warn

Children given unrealistic view of real-life gambling through exposure to gaming apps, websites, researchers warn Children and adolescents are exposed to growing risks from online games that make them more likely to graduate to harmful or addictive gambling, according to researchers who are calling for stronger federal rules over "predatory"…

Cricket ・ 14 November 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Are gambling ads destined to go the way of tobacco ads?

Nationals leader David Littleproud is quick to emphasise he is no wowser when it comes to gambling; he enjoys a punt here and there. But when he sits down to watch the NRL with his three sons (aged seven, nine and 16), he, like many Australians, is disturbed by the barrage of sports betting advertising blasted into the living room. "It grates on me…

Sports ・ 14 November 2022

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How Facebook bots tried to lure young men to Tabcorp-backed gambling app

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Crypto ・ 27 October 2022

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Chicago casino deals inked by Bally’s Corporation

American casino operator Bally's Corporation has announced the signing of multi-project agreements with a pair of construction labor unions regarding its coming $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago property. The Providence-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to detail that the deals with the Chicago and Cook County Building and…

Sports ・ 18 October 2022

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Bally's Secures Labor Deal For Chicago Casino

Bally's Corporation announced that it has signed a multi-project labor agreement with the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council and the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department for the construction of the upcoming Bally's Chicago casino. "BCTC is proud to stand with Bally's Chicago in this historic building of the…

Jobs ・ 17 October 2022

Canberra Weekly

ACT online problem gambling bill causes problems

Debate over Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson's bill to protect online gamblers has been deferred after the Canberra Liberals accused Labor of profiting to the tune of more than $12.5 million from gambling. Dr Paterson called on the ACT Government to implement the National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering; to review the online gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 June 2022

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A generation of children increasingly think gambling is inextricably linked with the AFL

AFL's chief executive, Gillon McLachlan, will receive many tributes for his eight-year legacy of running the premier sporting code in the nation and guiding it though Covid to deliver joy to millions, despite terrible lockdowns. That is rightly so - but there is a huge shadow over his legacy. McLachlan took over as chief executive from Andrew…

Sports ・ 18 April 2022

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Culinary union in Las Vegas names new leaders

Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has announced its new leadership team following the retirement of former secretary-treasurer Geoconda Argüello-Kline. Ted Pappageorge, a Las Vegas native and a Culinary Union member since 1982 who worked as a busboy at the Sands, a barback at the Sundance and a bartender at the Mint, Horseshoe Club and Riviera, was…

Finance ・ 17 March 2022

Travel Daily News

Top of the best hotels with casinos in Australia

Australia is an amazing country with beautiful landscapes, endless beaches, and a warm climate. Tourists flock into this continent to see the amazing animals and mingle with the people. In addition to all these attractions, the casino industry in Australia is now flourishing and the casinos here are some of the busiest in the world. Some of…

Travel ・ 16 February 2022

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Gambling Australia ads: They're everywhere you look.

If you turn on your television, you'll see a gambling ad. If you turn on your radio, you'll hear a gambling ad. If you spend time on the internet, you'll likely be served a gambling ad. And that's if you have no interest in sport, whatsoever. If you do happen to watch sport, you might notice there's a'siren to siren' blackout. No gambling ads are…

Sports ・ 02 November 2021

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ACMA: Foxtel Guilty of Breaching Gambling Advertising Rules

Foxtel Cable Television was found guilty of breaching gambling advertising rules, an investigation of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has concluded. Australian media watchdog ACMA ruled against a complaint filed by the media operator regarding an incident in April 2021, and, despite the fact that Foxtel self-reported the…

Law ・ 14 September 2021

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Coronavirus Shutdown: Could it be a Boon for Online Gambling?

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down nearly all large events in the United States - and authorities increasingly asking people to avoid holding even smaller gatherings - much of our day-to-day entertainment and social activity will likely be moving to the internet for the time being. Along with virtual happy hours, video dating, and lots of…

NFL ・ 19 January 2021