#public health

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gambling with our youth

March Madness came to an end on Monday night, when the Connecticut Huskies defeated Purdue to win their second straight NCAA men's national basketball championship. But the biggest losers were the students who gambled away money on the game. And the real madness is that we allow sports-betting companies to flood the zone with advertising, which…
Sports
Gambling with our youth
Super Slots
NHPR

Study: Problem gambling has stayed steady in Mass.

Massachusetts' main gambling researcher delivered good and bad news to the state gaming commission on Wednesday. Ten years after the state's first study of gambling behavior, UMass researcher Rachel Volberg said the rate of problem gambling has stayed pretty constant since the casinos opened. According to a new survey of 3000 people, about 10% of…
Gambling Addiction
Study: Problem gambling has stayed steady in Mass.
The Boston Globe

Online gambling is in the crosshairs of Northeastern activist group

Lawyers and researchers at Northeastern's Public Health Advocacy Institute are opening a new front in their battle against online and mobile gaming, helping craft federal restrictions that could seriously curtail betting on sports events on smartphones. The group is working with New York Representative Paul D. Tonko to write a bill cracking down on…
Law
Wild Casino

$5,000 Welcome Bonus

Deposit bonuses are optional and must be requested by the player when making a deposit. For example, use Promo Code WILD1 to a 100% Casino bonus. Your bonus request will be assessed and, if your account is eligible for the bonus, it will be added to your account immediately.
awfulannouncing.com

A Comparative Online Gambling Analysis of Finland and the USA

The online gambling industry has seen diverse developments worldwide, shaped by cultural, legal, and economic factors. A comparison between Finland and the United States reveals contrasting approaches to regulation, market evolution, consumer protection, and economic contributions, highlighting the complexities of the online gambling…
Law
A Comparative Online Gambling Analysis of Finland and the USA
The Columbian

Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal

Four years ago few believed that Las Vegas' casinos would be forced to close to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus that was rampaging worldwide. But they did. And the fallout was brutal. About a month after casinos in Macao were closed for 15 days to slow COVID's spread, then-Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 17, 2020 ordered all casinos as well…
Land-based
Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal
The Jerusalem Post

UK government implements £5 cap on online slot machine

In a decisive move to tackle the rising concerns over gambling addiction, the UK government has introduced comprehensive regulations targeting the online gambling industry, valued at £11 billion. Effective from September, these regulations will introduce a stake limit of £5 per spin for online slot machines for most users, while imposing a tighter…
Industry
UK government implements £5 cap on online slot machine
pointspreads.com

Overview of Maryland House Online Casino Bill Hearings

While the legalization of online sports betting has become much more popular throughout the United States over the past few years, many states are still holding out for one reason or another. A major concern? How customers can bet right from their phones (or other smart devices) could impact existing brick-and-mortar casinos in states and the…
Finance
Overview of Maryland House Online Casino Bill Hearings
RELATED LOCATIONS
Location Icon
Country
United Kingdom
Location Icon
Country
Canada
Location Icon
State
Nevada
Spiked

We are gambling away our freedoms

The UK government announced last week that a new betting limit for online slot games will be introduced later this year. For those aged between 18 and 24, the maximum spend will now be only £2 per spin. Meanwhile, those aged 25 and over will be able to spend up to £5. Until now, there was no limit at all on online slots - adults were free to spend…
Law
We are gambling away our freedoms
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
Casino managers want iGaming in MD, but employees fear job loss
focusgn.com

When will the UK online slots limit come into force?

The UK government has confirmed limits per spin for online slots. UK.- The UK government has confirmed the spin limits for online slots that had been widely expected. The limit will be set at £2 per spin for those aged 18 to 24 and £5 per spin for customers over this age. The lower limit is the same as that introduced for land-based betting…
Law
When will the UK online slots limit come into force?
Evening Standard

New maximum online slots stakes ‘a landmark moment’ for gambling reform

Under-25s are to face a maximum £2 stake, while adults aged 25 and over will see a £5 limit from September. Under-25s are to face a maximum £2 stake, while adults aged 25 and over will see a £5 limit from September (Alamy/PA) Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from…
Gambling Addiction
New maximum online slots stakes ‘a landmark moment’ for gambling reform
RELATED CATEGORIES
Category Icon
Category
Law
Category Icon
Category
Gambling Addiction
Category Icon
Category
Industry
Category Icon
Category
Sports
World Casino News

Great Britain To Limit Online Slot Machine Stakes at £5

The sum that may be wagered on an online slot machine spin will be rounded up to £5, but £2 for young clients, which is portion of the government's drive to toughen regulation of the UK's £11 billion per year gambling industry. Additionally, at the moment, video slots are not subject to limits on how much players may wager. Online stake limits to…
Gambling Addiction
Great Britain To Limit Online Slot Machine Stakes at £5
Alloa Advertiser

Online slot games ‘highly addictive’ despite new limits, say bereaved parents

Online slot games will remain "highly addictive" despite plans to limit under-25s to £2 per spin, two bereaved parents have cautioned. The Government announced the plans on Friday as part of efforts to tighten regulation on the online gambling sector. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant…
Gambling Addiction
Online slot games ‘highly addictive’ despite new limits, say bereaved parents
Proactive

Online slot stakes to be capped at £2 for younger gamblers

The UK government has announced a new regulation setting a £2 maximum stake for online gambling slots for individuals aged 18 to 24. For adults aged 25 and over, the stake limit will be £5, aligning online gambling more closely with land-based casinos. Unlike land-based gaming machines found in casinos, online slots currently have no stake limits…
Gambling Addiction
iGaming Business

UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Effective from September, the measures mark the first time maximum stakes have been introduced for online slots in the UK. The government has hailed the announcement as a "landmark" moment for the regulation of online gambling. Stake limits will come into effect from September this year, following secondary legislation. A six-week transition period…
Law
UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots
RELATED BRANDS
Brand Icon
Bingo.com
Brand Icon
MGM Resorts
Brand Icon
DraftKings
Brand Icon
Wynn Resorts
Brand Icon
William Hill
news.stv.tv

Under-25s playing online slots to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new gambling measures

Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from harmful gambling, the Government has announced. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses" from online slots, the Department for Culture,…
Gambling Addiction
Under-25s playing online slots to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new gambling measures
Enfield Independent

UK sets £2 spin limit for under-25s on online slot games to combat harmful gambling

Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from harmful gambling, the government has announced. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses" from online slots, the Department for Culture,…
Gambling Addiction
Belfast Telegraph

Government to set limits on online slot games in bid to cut problem gambling

Young people will be limited to £2 a spin on online slot games as part of a move to crack down on problem gambling. Currently, there is no limit on the amount that gamblers can stake when playing online slots, which is seen as one of the most addictive forms of betting. From September, under-25s will be unable to bet more than £2 a spin when…
Gambling Addiction
Government to set limits on online slot games in bid to cut problem gambling
RELATED AFFILIATES
Affiliates Icon
US Bets
Affiliates Icon
World Casino Directory
Affiliates Icon
Kasinohai.com
Affiliates Icon
CasinoBee
Affiliates Icon
CasinoReports
The Guardian

Online slot machine stakes to be capped at £5 in Great Britain

The amount that can be staked on the spin of an online slot machine will be capped at £5, or £2 for younger customers, as part of government plans to tighten regulation of the £11bn-a-year gambling industry in Great Britain. Online slots are currently exempt from limits on how much punters can wager. But under plans revealed by the Guardian on…
Gambling Addiction
Mirage

UK Gov Caps Online Slots Stake at £2 for Under-25s

Easily accessible online slot games are one of the most addictive forms of gambling, and can be associated with large losses, long sessions, and binge play. Unlike land-based gaming machines, such as in casinos, they have no statutory stake limits. To counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses from online slot games,…
Gambling Addiction
GOV.UK

New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Easily accessible online slot games are one of the most addictive forms of gambling, and can be associated with large losses, long sessions, and binge play. Unlike land-based gaming machines, such as in casinos, they have no statutory stake limits. To counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses from online slot games,…
Gambling Addiction
New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots
focusgn.com

UK government expected to announce spin limit for online slots

It's been reported that the government will confirm a limit for online slot machines this week. UK.- It's widely expected that the UK government will finally confirm a spin limit for online slots, possibly bringing them in line with land-based betting machines. The Guardian has reported that the government is expected to announce the measure on…
Industry
UK government expected to announce spin limit for online slots
Nevada Current

We need to talk about our gambling problem

The past several years have seen an explosion of gambling in Virginia, and it is poised to become a billion-dollar industry here next year. There are new legislative proposals to further expand gambling, like allowing Virginia residents to bet on local sports teams, legalizing so-called skill games, and building more casinos. Concurrently, spending…
Gambling Addiction
We need to talk about our gambling problem
The Day

Study finds residents are fine with state’s gambling landscape

Two-thirds of Connecticut's residents are satisfied with the gambling options available in the state, a new bombshell-free study concludes. "Impacts of Legalized Gambling in Connecticut," posted Friday on the website of the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, also finds the state does a good job caring for problem gamblers,…
Industry
movieguide.org

America's Gambling Crisis Escalates: 'No Guardrails'

Online gambling, an emerging public health emergency, is threatening young Americans. "I have patients who gamble in the shower. I have patients who gamble before they get out of bed in the morning. I have patients who gamble while they are driving. There are no guardrails," said Harry Levant, an addiction therapist. Movieguide®…
Sports
America's Gambling Crisis Escalates: 'No Guardrails'
The Boston Globe

Why Massachusetts shouldn’t put its lottery online

Flip on a game. Close a pop-up ad. Glance up from your morning commute. Online gambling: you can't escape it. It seems to be everywhere. It also appears in the Massachusetts budget. Governor Maura Healey's proposed $58 billion spending bill for next year includes ambitious initiatives to address the Commonwealth's biggest challenges in housing,…
Lottery
NV Daily

Gambling or good, clean fun? Some storeowners want skill games to return

As Virginia's General Assembly continues to hash out how to regulate skill games, some local business owners are pushing for slots-like betting games to be allowed back into stores arguing that they're a valuable source of revenue for their businesses and for the state. "Our industry would like to have the skill games back again because it's extra…
Law
Gambling or good, clean fun? Some storeowners want skill games to return
CBS News

Super Bowl betting blitz puts Minnesotans at risk with off-shore gambling apps

ST. PAUL, MINN. - Super Bowl Sunday is among the biggest sports betting days of the year - in fact, nearly 70 million adults are expected to bet more than $23 billion on the big game, according to the American Gaming Association; this is up from more than 50 million people and $16 billion in bets in 2023. But in Minnesota, sports betting is illegal…
Gambling Addiction
Super Bowl betting blitz puts Minnesotans at risk with off-shore gambling apps
The Globe and Mail

Got questions about Ontario’s online gambling industry? Don’t bet on getting the answers

When Ontario announced a few years ago that it was giving the green light to online gambling, politicians made familiar promises about the scheme. It would be great for consumers. Great for the province's tax revenue. Great for jobs, great for the local innovation economy. (They didn't say anything about how great it might be for our blood pressure…
Industry
Got questions about Ontario’s online gambling industry? Don’t bet on getting the answers
The Nation Thailand

Thai children face 3 key threats: vaping, obesity, online gambling

A recent report shows that e-cigarettes or vaping devices have attracted more Thai youths, despite the associated health risks. A study conducted by the Department of Health Service Support last year found that one in 10 Thai youngsters had developed the habit of smoking e-cigarettes. The report revealed that 92.2% of the surveyed youths succumbed…
Incidents
Thai children face 3 key threats: vaping, obesity, online gambling
Nevada Public Radio

Gambling is easier than ever. That's not the case for finding gambling addiction help

The opportunity to gamble is no farther away than your phone, but treatment for gambling addiction is much harder to find. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: It has never been easier to gamble in the U.S. Almost every state allows some sort of wagering, and sports or online betting is legal in most of the country. An estimated 2% of the population has a gambling…
Gambling Addiction
Gambling is easier than ever. That's not the case for finding gambling addiction help
MediaNama

Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban

Last month, the Madras High Court once again struck down the Tamil Nadu government's attempts to ban online skill games (non-gambling games) under a larger ban on online gambling. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangpurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu held that the state government had the power to regulate skill games, and banning them exceeded its…
Law
Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban
undark.org

Where Problem Gambling Meets Public Health

When Amy Gabrila arrives at the MGM casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, she makes the rounds on the gaming floor. She walks up and down rows of clanging slot machines as people pull levers and press buttons, hoping to win. If a player looks up, Gabrila asks how they are doing. "They may tell me, 'Oh no, I spent more than I meant to.' And I say,…
Gambling Addiction
Where Problem Gambling Meets Public Health
capeandislands.org

As gambling expands in Massachusetts, some staff inside casino watch for players in trouble

Earlier this year, Massachusetts introduced sports betting as the state's latest form of legal gambling since passage of 2011 casino legislation. That law is often praised for a key stipulation: every year a portion of gambling revenues must go to mitigate its harms - including inside the casinos themselves. Today, when you walk into the MGM casino…
Gambling Addiction
WGBH

Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced

Massachusetts' 2011 casino legislation mandated research into the health and economic effects of the industry, to the praise of many who work on gambling problems. But the research budget has been going down even as gambling has expanded, leaving the body of knowledge more limited than some had hoped. In 2013, researchers in Massachusetts launched…
Gambling Addiction
Research on gambling problems was central to Massachusetts' casino law, but scope has been reduced
Boston

You can now buy Mass lottery tickets through a 3rd-party app

If you're a lottery fanatic, you'll want to check out Jackpocket - a third-party courier app which some have described as "Uber Eats for the lottery." The app, which is now available in Massachusetts, allows you to buy lottery tickets, create pools, follow drawings, and collect prize money all from your phone - for a fee. Jackpocket isn't…
Gambling Addiction
You can now buy Mass lottery tickets through a 3rd-party app
NHPR

Despite millions of dollars earmarked for gambling treatment in Massachusetts, few in state get help

This is the second in a three-part series. Read part one here. The Gandara Center is one of the only mental health clinics in Springfield, Massachusetts, that offers treatment for problem gambling. But even there, about a mile from the MGM Springfield casino, there's only one clinician certified in gambling treatment. And she's only treating five…
Gambling Addiction
Times Of Malta

UK gambling reform: explainer

Last April, the UK's Secretary of State for DCMS, Lucy Frazer, unveiled the Gambling Act Review White Paper in the House of Commons. The white paper had been a long time coming - and is the most transformative review of gambling in the UK in 18 years, following the review of the Gambling Act 2005. The unveiling of the gambling reform white…
Law
UK gambling reform: explainer
CBC

Big jump in Islanders at risk from gambling, along with P.E.I.'s gambling revenues

The proportion of Islanders at risk from gambling tripled between 2005 and 2019, according to a prevalence study delivered to the P.E.I. government more than two years ago. The proportion of Islanders at risk from gambling tripled between 2005 and 2019, according to a prevalence study delivered to the P.E.I. government more than two years ago. The…
Finance
Big jump in Islanders at risk from gambling, along with P.E.I.'s gambling revenues
Desert Sun

Agua Caliente Palm Springs Casino allows smoking again

After a three-plus year hiatus, smokers can again light up a cigarette while trying their luck on the slots at the Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. A spokesperson for the casinos confirmed to The Desert Sun that the decision was recently made to open up one of the three Agua Caliente casinos to smoking in response to "a substantial number of…
Travel
Agua Caliente Palm Springs Casino allows smoking again
AppAdvice

Teens Are Developing ‘Severe Gambling Problems’ as Online Betting Surges

The growing acceptance of online gambling in the U.S. is permeating the nation's universities, high schools, and even middle schools at a rate that is of growing concern to politicians, therapists, and local helpline workers, who are noticing more underage and youth gamblers coming forward with problems. Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of…
Gambling Addiction
Teens Are Developing ‘Severe Gambling Problems’ as Online Betting Surges
Silive

NY Online Casino news update: Legalization efforts gain traction

There have been a number of bumps in the road toward the eventual goal of the legalization of NY Online Casinos, but the tides are turning, and 2024 looks like it could completely change the face of online gaming in the Big Apple. The New York gambling landscape in the state is about to undergo radical change. In spite of the odds, New York's…
Law
NY Online Casino news update: Legalization efforts gain traction
Chicago Tribune

Harvard Health: Is online gambling harming you?

Online gambling -- all those websites and apps that offer casino games, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and lotteries -- can be exciting and entertaining. It's an estimated $9.5 billion per year business, and growing. But for millions of Americans, what starts as occasional fun can lead to devastating gambling-related problems. "You can…
Gambling Addiction
Harvard Health: Is online gambling harming you?
health.harvard.edu

Is online gambling harming you?

Online gambling - all those websites and apps that offer casino games, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and lotteries - can be exciting and entertaining. It's an estimated $9.5 billion per year business, and growing. But for millions of Americans, what starts as occasional fun can lead to devastating gambling-related problems. "You can…
Gambling Addiction
Is online gambling harming you?
Play Bier Haus Slot
Featured Slot Game: Bier Haus Slot
Wild Casino $5,000 in Welcome Bonuses. Join Now!
southwestjournal.com

How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble in California? Age Restrictions Explained

Many people have engaged in gambling as a pastime for ages since it is exciting and has the potential to be very profitable. However, it's important to keep in mind that gambling has hazards, and age limitations are in place to safeguard the weak. These age limitations are in place in California to make sure that only responsible people may partake…
Gambling Addiction
How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble in California? Age Restrictions Explained
Casino Reports

Quebec Casino Employees End Strikes After Months

Loto-Québec has most recently reported that strikes at its gambling locations across Quebec will be finally coming to an end. The Crown corporation revealed that CSN-affiliated employees from its four casinos and online gambling platform have agreed to end the strikes. The staff has opted to accept the recommendation made by the Ministère du…
Jobs
Quebec Casino Employees End Strikes After Months
AppAdvice

Online Gambling Industry Is Using Big Tobacco's Playbook, Health Experts Warn

Online gambling has become big business, gaining record numbers of users over the pandemic and becoming a common sight on Twitch. Now, an international group of public health experts have accused the gambling industry of employing the same tactics used for decades by Big Tobacco in an attempt to steer the public and academic debate to their…
Industry
Online Gambling Industry Is Using Big Tobacco's Playbook, Health Experts Warn
iGaming Business

Data error leads to two-week online slots consultation delay

The online slots delay marks a step backward for the government in the consultation process. The number of measures from the gambling white paper that have been put out to consultation have been criticised, with some doubting the work will be completed before the next general election. The government said it mistakenly put down the UK's problem…
Gambling Addiction
Data error leads to two-week online slots consultation delay
iGaming Business

France considers online casino amendments to digital bill

The bill calls for the regulation of "games with monetisable digital objects", which it names JONUM. This is defined in article 15 of the bill. If passed, the bill would regulate web3 products like those powering Sorare and Socios, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Article 15 was subject to a number of proposed amendments. Many of these…
Law
Montreal Gazette

Loto-Québec abandons plan to set up mini-casino near Bell Centre

One day after the idea was criticized by Montreal public health, Loto-Québec announced Tuesday it is withdrawing its plan to set up a mini-casino near the Bell Centre in downtown Montreal. "Loto-Québec understands that certain elements linked to the location of the (proposed) gaming hall further amplified the risks (associated with gambling) in the…
Lottery
Loto-Québec abandons plan to set up mini-casino near Bell Centre
CBC

Montreal public health against plan for mini casino near Bell Centre

Loto-Québec wants to open a mini casino steps away from the Bell Centre in downtown Montreal. Montreal Public Health says it's a bad idea. Montreal Public Health says Loto-Québec's plan to set up a mini casino near the Bell Centre is a bad idea that could "normalize" gambling for many people that come out to watch Habs games. Loto-Québec wants to…
Industry
Montreal public health against plan for mini casino near Bell Centre
Casino City Times

Massachusetts casinos generate $98 million in August 2023

Gaming News 18 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of August 2023 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield (MGM) and Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) generated approximately $98 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).Additionally, approximately $22.71 million in Taxable Sports Wagering…
Law
carolinajournal.com

GOP didn’t run on casino expansion. Why let it blow up the budget?

The North Carolina legislature, with Republican supermajorities, has failed to come up with a new state budget, because Senate Leader Phil Berger, among others, wants casinos included in it. It has been reported that Senate and House leaders are proposing casinos to be developed in Anson, Nash, and Rockingham counties. I don't know about you, but I…
Incidents
Windsor Star

Celebrity gambling ads in Ontario banned by AGCO

The litany of televised and online gambling ads featuring celebrities is soon coming to an end in Ontario following a decision Tuesday by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The provincial regulator has updated its "Standards for Internet Gaming" to prohibit the use of athletes in internet gaming (iGaming) advertising and marketing…
Gambling Addiction
Celebrity gambling ads in Ontario banned by AGCO
CHCH

AGCO to ban use of pro-athletes, some celebrities in gambling ads

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is set to ban the use of professional athletes and some celebrities in online gambling advertisements and marketing in February 2024. All professional athletes, both active and retired, will be barred from participating in any form of online gambling marketing and standards have been strengthened…
Industry
AGCO to ban use of pro-athletes, some celebrities in gambling ads
Review Journal

Live bat found in Las Vegas Strip hotel room, lawsuit alleges

Several Las Vegas visitors say they had to receive preventative rabies treatment after they found a live bat in their Strip hotel room and killed it, according to a lawsuit recently filed in Clark County District Court. Eight Arizona residents claim New York-New York resort-casino did not act appropriately when it disposed of the bat without…
Land-based
Live bat found in Las Vegas Strip hotel room, lawsuit alleges
The Washington Post

The NCAA Has an Underage Gambling Problem

A successful quarterback knows when to gamble on the field. Hunter Dekkers, the starting quarterback for the Iowa State Cyclones last year, also learned how to gamble off the field, according to the authorities. Earlier this month, a criminal complaint contended that he disguised his identity while placing 366 bets at the DraftKings online…
Law
The NCAA Has an Underage Gambling Problem
Burlington Gazette

Canadian Online Gambling Situation: Review of the Main Online Gambling Laws in Canada

Canadian Online Gambling Situation: Review of the Main Online Gambling Laws in Canada Canadians have engaged in gambling for decades. 70% of Canadians participate in gambling, with 26% turning to online options. It generated $5.06 billion in 2020, with men (30%) more likely to participate than women (23%). Statistics and facts about features of…
Law
Canadian Online Gambling Situation: Review of the Main Online Gambling Laws in Canada
kcbeacon.org

Kansas experts worry about risk of gambling addiction

People in Kansas can now lose hundreds to thousands of dollars, and possibly more, with just a few taps on their phone. The fallout from gambling addiction can be devastating - from people losing their life savings and stealing to suicide. Up until about a year ago, Kansas only allowed gambling through the lottery and in-person at state casinos.…
Gambling Addiction
Kansas experts worry about risk of gambling addiction
Quartz

Las Vegas king Steve Wynn banned from Nevada's gambling industry

Casino magnate Steve Wynn was banned from the Nevada gambling industry, one that he had a sizable role in developing, in order to settle a 2019 sexual misconduct case with the state's authorities. Wynn was accused of making unwanted sexual advances towards multiple women under his unemployment. As part of the deal, he will also pay $10 million and…
Incidents
Las Vegas king Steve Wynn banned from Nevada's gambling industry
GOV.UK

Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform

A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people playing online slot games. The move is the next step of the Government's gambling white paper to update gambling rules for the smartphone era and protect those at risk of…
Gambling Addiction
Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform
ncnewsline.com

Trees and casinos: imaginary solutions to real and serious problems

Plant a trillion trees. U.S. House Republicans offered that idea last week as their plan for addressing the global climate emergency. And it's hard to know whether to laugh or cry in response. Yes, planting more trees is always a fine idea, as deforestation is a big and deeply worrisome contributing factor to the world's environmental woes. And…
Politics
Trees and casinos: imaginary solutions to real and serious problems
The Sports Geek

Indiana’s Most Popular Gambling Games

Residents of The Hoosier State have been fortunate enough to have online sports betting in Indiana since 2019. But, despite the popularity of sports betting in the country, it's not the most popular gambling niche in Indiana. The Hoosier Lottery is by far the most-played gambling game in the state. Following the lottery, slot machines are the…
Sports
Indiana’s Most Popular Gambling Games
commonwealthmagazine.org

Campbell cautions against headlong rush to online lottery

ATTORNEY GENERAL Andrea Campbell has been reluctant to dive head-first into the debate over whether to move state lottery games online, steering clear of unconditional support or opposition to such a move. But she continues to wade in on the issue in ways that signal a wariness toward expanding the state-run gambling enterprise. What's more, her…
Lottery
gantnews.com

PA Gaming Control Board Enhances Self-Exclusion Tools to Assist Individuals with a Gambling Disorder

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ("Board") today announced it has launched a more user-friendly online system that enables individuals with a gambling disorder to self-exclude from participating in any gambling activity regulated by the Board. The Self-Exclusion Program began in 2006 to permit individuals to ban themselves from…
Gambling Addiction
PA Gaming Control Board Enhances Self-Exclusion Tools to Assist Individuals with a Gambling Disorder
The Hindu

Online gambling Act is fully within the legislative competence of the State, Tamil Nadu govt. asserts before Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, is intra vires (within the legal powers) the legislative competence conferred on the State legislature by the Constitution and not ultra vires as contended by All India Gaming Federation and others, the State government has asserted before the Madras High…
Law
Online gambling Act is fully within the legislative competence of the State, Tamil Nadu govt. asserts before Madras High Court
BBC

More gambling clinics set up after record demand

NHS England is nearly doubling its number of gambling addiction clinics after referrals hit a record high. Seven new facilities are to be opened this summer on top of the eight already available around the country. Some 1389 patients were referred for gambling support in 2022/23 - a sharp rise from 775 two years previously. However, political…
Gambling Addiction
More gambling clinics set up after record demand
Washington Examiner

Bipartisan House lawmaker pair aims to keep IRS at bay from slot machine winnings

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Slot machine winnings will sound to some like an oxymoron. Slots, after all, have long been dubbed "one-armed bandits" for their low odds compared to other forms of casino gambling like blackjack and baccarat. But some players can and do come out ahead on slots, and now a bipartisan bill aims to protect more of those winnings…
Law
Bipartisan House lawmaker pair aims to keep IRS at bay from slot machine winnings
US Bets

Will U.K. White Paper's Online Slot Limits Scare U.S. Operators?

While politicians in the United States fall all over themselves in an attempt to limit sports betting American Gaming Association and the newly formed Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising have been scrambling to contain the fire. Meanwhile, over in the United Kingdom, the much-anticipated white paper on gambling was released last…
Gambling Addiction
Will U.K. White Paper's Online Slot Limits Scare U.S. Operators?
aa.com.tr

UK to shake up gambling industry with tougher new rules

The UK is set to unveil a major overhaul of the gambling industry on Thursday, with proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling published by the government. A white paper has been published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) that outlines its plan for regulating the contemporary gambling sector. The review of gambling…
Industry
Casino City Times

UK unveils long-awaited White Paper on gambling

Gaming News 27 April 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Millions of people enjoy gambling every year - whether that be putting money on a horse, playing at a casino, or a bet on the football - and much of this is now done through smartphones. Technology has transformed the industry and people can bet 24 hours a day through'mobile virtual casinos' in their…
Gambling Addiction
The Guardian

I run NHS gambling clinics. The white paper doesn’t go nearly far enough

When people come to our clinics they're already on their knees and desperate for help. This gambling white paper will not do enough to stop the flow of patients brought to us because of products deliberately engineered to be highly addictive. The evidence of harm is there and has been submitted, yet so much is again out for consultation or not…
Gambling Addiction
US Bets

UK Government Releases Long-Awaited White Paper On Gambling

The government of the United Kingdom released its long-awaited white paper on legalized gambling Thursday, containing proposals to allow financial background checks when certain loss thresholds are reached as well as limits on online casino stakes. The paper serves as guidance to update rules and regulations for sports wagering, casino gambling,…
Law
UK Government Releases Long-Awaited White Paper On Gambling
GOV.UK

Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era

Millions of people enjoy gambling every year - whether that be putting money on a horse, playing at a casino, or a bet on the football - and much of this is now done through smartphones. Technology has transformed the industry and people can bet 24 hours a day through'mobile virtual casinos' in their pockets. Most people play without issue, but…
Gambling Addiction
Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era
National World

Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said a long-awaited Gambling White Paper, due to be unveiled in Parliament today (27 April), will help "redress the power imbalance between punters and operators" while preventing addiction. Following the explosion of online betting and a number of high-profile cases where customers suffered significant losses or…
Law
Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws
Wales Online

Tough new gambling rules for UK as we know spend £10bn a year

The long-awaited gambling White Paper setting out Government proposals to make regulation of the sector "fit for the digital age" is expected to be published on Thursday. Campaigners are hopeful it will include plans for affordability checks and the introduction of a statutory levy on gambling operators to pay for research, education and treatment…
Gambling Addiction
Tough new gambling rules for UK as we know spend £10bn a year
Royal Examiner

Youngkin signs bipartisan bill creating new committee on gambling addiction

Much of the discussion surrounding Virginia's push toward state-sanctioned gambling has focused on how much money it might bring in for the state and local governments eager for new tax revenue. But state policymakers are taking a new step this year to try to create a more coordinated approach to gambling addiction, a less publicized downside of…
Law
Youngkin signs bipartisan bill creating new committee on gambling addiction
orkney.gov.uk

Free online gambling awareness event

Two free online gambling awareness events are to be held for professionals, support groups and criminal justice practitioners in Orkney looking to learn more about gambling related harm. The Orkney Community Justice Partnership, in conjunction with the RCA Trust, which provides community-based alcohol and gambling related prevention and treatment…
Gambling Addiction
InvestorsObserver

Dr. Ralph Thomas, Andrew Cardno and Dr. A.K. Singh Publish the 4th Edition of Their Pinnacle Data Guide to the Casino Gaming Industry

Dr. Ralph Thomas, Andrew Cardno and Dr. A.K. Singh Publish the 4th Edition of Their Pinnacle Data Guide to the Casino Gaming Industry PR Newswire SAN DIEGO,April 10, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Casino gaming data expertsAndrew Cardnoand Dr.Ralph Thomasof Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and Dr. A.K. Singh have released the 4th edition of their legendary…
Industry
Sky News

Recovering addict calls for ban on online gambling advertising

A recovering gambling addict who says his addiction ruined his life is calling for a ban on advertising for online betting companies. James Grimes told Sky News he first started gambling at the age of 16 with a £5 bet on a football match. From there he says he lost 12 years of his life to a crippling addiction to gambling, which he says cost him…
Gambling Addiction
Recovering addict calls for ban on online gambling advertising
Medical Xpress

Research calls for more consumer protection to combat double danger of gambling with cryptocurrencies

A new study has highlighted how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms-and online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers pose even greater risks. The first-of-its-kind research, led by the University of Bristol and the University of East London, urges for major reform to reduce the extra threat to online gamblers…
Crypto
Research calls for more consumer protection to combat double danger of gambling with cryptocurrencies
Milford Daily News

Gambling problems in Mass. need addressing, public health experts say

BOSTON - Advocates and researchers concerned with increased access to sports betting are urging lawmakers to implement a public health approach in raising awareness about the dangers of problem gambling. They're also asking questions about the effectiveness of the state's current approach. During the first three days of mobile sports betting in…
Gambling Addiction
Gambling problems in Mass. need addressing, public health experts say
iGaming Business

KSA issues €675,000 fine to Red Ridge Marketing

This comes after KSA previously imposed an order on Red Ridge to halt the company from advertising illegally. However, KSA decided the impose the fine after the advertising continued. "Promoters of illegal games of chance providers also receive our attention," said René Jansen, KSA chairman. "They must also comply with the law, especially when it…
Gambling Addiction
WWLP 22 News

Impacts on poor cited as gambling expansion continues

BOSTON (SHNS) - With Massachusetts in the early days of its most significant expansion of gambling in a decade, a researcher from the United Kingdom shared his perspective on how gambling worked its way from the shadows of society to the mainstream and the implications that have had in Britain. The Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern…
Finance
Impacts on poor cited as gambling expansion continues
WBZ News Radio

Impacts On Poor Cited As Gambling Expansion Continues

BOSTON (State House News Service) - With Massachusetts in the early days of its most significant expansion of gambling in a decade, a researcher from the United Kingdom shared his perspective on how gambling worked its way from the shadows of society to the mainstream, and the implications that has had in Britain. The Public Health Advocacy…
Finance
Impacts On Poor Cited As Gambling Expansion Continues
World Casino News

Graton Resort sees slots doubled after compact with CA gov

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owners of the Graton Resort and Casino, has signed the latest compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office that will authorize it to double the total number of slot machines. This permission will launch a planned expansion that was first reported last year. New agreement: This latest, 200-page compact…
Politics
Graton Resort sees slots doubled after compact with CA gov
CNBC TV 18

Tamil Nadu To Re-Introduce Bill To Ban Online Gambling

The Tamil Nadu Government will re-introduce its bill to ban online gambling after the state governor, RN Ravi, returned the first bill it had tabled. According to reports, the governor refused to provide assent to the bill as he believed the house (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) did not have the "legislative competence" to table a bill that…
Law
Tamil Nadu To Re-Introduce Bill To Ban Online Gambling
medicalrepublic.com.au

Online gambling: this generation’s smoking

An independent regulator and subsidised naltrexone are two proposed strategies to counter this growing crisis. Leading medical experts have renewed a 10-year-old call for the establishment of an independent gambling regulator, and the PBS listing of opioid antagonist naltrexone for the treatment of gambling disorder. Speaking to the Standing…
Gambling Addiction
Online gambling: this generation’s smoking
The Hindu

Tamil Nadu government to table fresh Bill against online gambling

A day after Governor R.N. Ravi returned the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, adopted by the Assembly last year, a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat on Thursday, decided to table a second Bill, reiterating the government's decision to impose the ban. Briefing…
Law
Tamil Nadu government to table fresh Bill against online gambling
Play Rocket Man Slot
Slot Game of the Month: Rocket Man Slot
Super Slots Casino 300% up to $2000 Welcome Bonus!
  • 18 plus
  • eCogra
  • Trusted Site
  • Game Care