The UK Gambling Commission announced that it has levied a fine against Holland Park Leisure Limited, a company that operates three Adult Gaming Centers in Leicester. According to the announcement, Holland Park Leisure’s venues breached the self-exclusion requirements mandated by the UKGC. Holland P…
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has, in partnership with the Cape Coral Police Department, announced a new successful bust against illegal gambling venues, resulting in the seizure of gambling paraphernalia, cash, and machines. A total of 60 slot machines labeled by the organizers as “…
Online sports betting may be a source of mental health issues and distress comparable to pornography for young men, a new survey articulates. The Institute for Family Studies, a think tank focused on family formation, marriage, parenting, child well-being, and the role of technology in family life,…
Ireland will strengthen its scrutiny of gambling as a “sector vulnerable to money laundering and criminal exposure”, as the government launches its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy. The strategy was revealed last Friday by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. Its design esta…
VGCCC will expand the use of AI, data and predictive analysis under a three-year strategy focused on earlier gambling risk detection. The post Victoria regulator steps up AI, data use to tackle gambling harm first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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…
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…
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 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.
The association publishes its Annual Activity Report 2026, highlighting key organisational achievements over the past 12 months and latest online gambling market data from its members. Brussels, 9 July 2026 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe’s leading online g…
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