Determining the actual number of problem gamblers in any given country is a pretty tricky task, especially when self-reporting is involved. A new report from Gamble Aware, a UK advocacy group for issues related to problem gambling, suggests that at as many as two-thirds of UK residents with gambling issues are hiding their problems and…
A former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars is accused of stealing $22 million from the team to fund a lavish lifestyle that included a very serious gambling problem. Amit Patel, the team's former manager of financial planning and analysis is facing fraud charges for his use of the team's virtual credit card to pay for…
The NBA, NHL and MLB are teaming up to promote responsible gambling with a new public service announcement titled, Never Know What’s Next. Besides promoting the basics of responsible gambling such as knowing your limits, the new advertisement acknowledges professional sports' responsibilities towards the general public as they enjoy new revenue streams brought on by…
GambleAware, the UK charity, is launching a new campaign aimed destigmatizing problem gamblers and getting those suffering with gambling problems the help they need. It's an ambitious and worthy goal, especially given the fact that the group's own research suggests that two-thirds of all problem gamblers will never seek any kind of professional assistance. According…
Over the course of the past decade, New Jersey has moved from regulated gambling backwater to truly leading the push for regulated sports betting and igaming. But being an innovator frequently comes with a price and, in New Jersey's case, that price is a problem gambling rate that's triple the national average. That's the conclusion…
A new study from the University of Bristol on gambling advertising during Premiere League matches found that industry self-regulation is "completely failing." Researchers found that a full 92 percent of gaming ads were not in compliance with advertising regulations as most of them were not clearly identifiable as gambling advertisements. The research was conducted over…
Gaming regulators in the State of Colorado are launching a new Self-Exclusion program aimed at protecting problem gamblers from their own, worst impulses. The new program was launched as part of September’s Responsible Gaming Education Month, which is run by Colorado Division of Gaming (DOG, part of the Colorado Department of Revenue). Self-exclusion is a…
The Kindred Group is reporting that its revenue derived from harmful gambling has held steady in Q2 2022 at 3.3 percent. Company officials are crediting the stabilization to a partnership with QuitGamble.com, as well as multiple in-house efforts. Like most other responsible operators, the Kindred Group is keen on getting problem gamblers the help they…
GambleAware is awarding £250,000 ($335,000 USD) to help research the impact of problem gambling on the lives of women. The 18-month study will not only examine female problem gamblers, but will also be looking at the ripple effect of trauma their habits cause. The research study will be conducted by academics at the University of…
The National Football League (NFL) is joining forced with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in an effort to help fans keep their gambling habits in check. The campaign encourages fans to plan ahead, and budget when betting on America's favorite sporting obsession. "Stick to Your Game Plan. Always Bet Responsibly," is the central…
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