Responsible Gaming

FanDuel has responded to criticism stemming from a promotional video sent to a VIP player experiencing gambling harm. In a letter to three US Members of Congress, the operator emphasized that its responsible gambling rules apply equally to all players and that VIP program members are further scruti…

Gambling is becoming a primary driver of mental distress among young men, triggering levels of isolation and dejection similar to heavy pornography use. That’s according to a multi-part study conducted by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), a think tank focusing on “marriage, child well-being,…

Approximately 7 million to 11 million people in the United States meet at least one criterion for gambling disorder, according to the National Problem Gambling Hotline. However, a large part of them are women who struggle to find adequate help, facing stigma, lack of knowledge about treatment, or l…

A New Hampshire nonprofit organization associated with a former state House speaker now faces scrutiny for allegedly failing to fulfill its legal duty to support local communities and using charity funds for unknown purposes. This potential misconduct reportedly continued for years, raising questio…

Australia’s Labor government has vowed to introduce a new single-service opt-out register for gambling ads. This announcement comes amid continued calls to rein in the gambling sector and minimize the harm it causes. Australia Considers Opt-Out Register for Gambling Ads As Australia eyes changes to…

FanDuel is defending its responsible gaming practices after three congressional Democrats demanded answers about why a VIP sports bettor struggling with gambling addiction received a personalized Thanksgiving message from MLB superstar Bryce Harper. The sportsbook did not address the controversial…

Seven individuals have been charged before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court over alleged fraud against bet365. According to the prosecution, the defendants – six men and one woman – abused the UK operator’s free introductory betting offer for new customers to obtain free betting credit and move illici…

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million in what has been seen as a major Ponzi scheme that saw the man purport that he would invest the money, only to end up spending it on his gambling habit. Man Pleads Guilty as His Ponzi Scheme […]

South Korean police have arrested 58 people accused of operating illegal online gambling websites that used the brand and trademarks of casino operator Kangwon Land Inc, according to local media. The cyber investigation unit of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency said the suspects included a Rus…

The Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort is set to open a new 7,300-square-foot enclosed non-smoking gaming area on August 24th, expanding its overall casino floor with 224 additional slot games. Located near the William Hill Sportsbook, the new gaming space will feature titles supplied by nearly a dozen…

South Korean police have broken up an international online gambling ring that used illicit pornography—including explicit media exploiting minors—to lure players to its sites. The Korean National Police Agency, working alongside Europol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested a South…

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to defrauding nearly 100 victims of more than $47 million through a Ponzi-like investment scheme, with much of the stolen money used to cover his “gambling habit.” The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey said Thursday (Aug. 13) that Leo…

The update on the pilot scheme comes after the Commission confirmed its data would not be published until September.

Foxcroft has previously voted in favour of reforming high-street gambling venues. She also supported the introduction of the statutory levy and called for the banning of gambling ads during live sports events.

The illegal betting market appears to be shrinking, although clandestine platforms still account for a significant share of online wagering in Brazil.

The grant will fund The Glasgow Project which aims to expand work carried out by the city's established gambling harms group.

Curiosity and excitement were given as the predominant reasons for players to gamble, with 17% suggesting monetary gain was their motivation.

Station Casinos has expanded a field trial that lets guests fund video poker machines using Apple Pay and a debit card, eliminating the exhausting physical labor historically associated with walking 15 feet to an ATM. The ability to fund slots with Apple Pay was recently rolled out at all the barto…