UK charity GamCare has joined forces with creative agency 23red to launch a new campaign to help encourage problem gamblers to seek help. This aligns with the charity’s ongoing efforts to reduce problem gambling in Great Britain and help people identify the signs. GamCare 23red The New Campaign Will Demonstrate How Harmed People Feel 23red,…
A young Japanese boy has been referred to a child guidance center after gambling for months with his parents’ money. Officials said they were concerned by the growing problem of offshore casinos that don’t carry out proper ID checks. Offshore Websites Remain Dangerous The regulated gambling industry has become synonymous with customer protections. Gamblers who…
Sports commentators and online streamers have fallen into the wide net of law enforcement in the kingdom of Thailand, following an investigation into their alleged involvement and promotion of illegal gambling platforms. Thailand Thailand Cracks Down on Promoters of Illegal Gambling Led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Social Listening and Monitoring Center,…
Glitnor Group, an international iGaming and sports betting company, unveiled a major partnership with sports betting solutions leader Kambi that will see the latter company replace the former’s existing B2B sportsbook provider. Glitnor Group Kambi Glitnor Selects Kambi as Its Latest Ally The new turnkey sportsbook partnership will see Kambi power Glitnor with its premium…
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has issued a fine against Bet Right. The bookmaker has been ordered to pay AUD 13,430, or around $8,700, linked to a breach of its responsible gambling policies and the state’s requirements for ensuring that consumers are shielded from potential harm. Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission…
The NCAA has been debating whether to allow student-athletes to be able to wager on professional sports. The NCAA sees no reason for student-athletes to be prohibited from placing a flutter on their favorite pro sports, and any restrictions around this may soon be dropped at long last. NCAA The NCAA is Theoretically OK with…
A recent study by the University of Bristol’s Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research once again examined the prevalence of gambling ads during the English Premier League’s opening weekend. In addition to discovering that the number of advertisements remained incredibly high despite all the restrictions, the study understood that roughly 9% of all ads promoted…
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is keen to make sure that Canadians are watching sports while being aware of the risks associated with problem gambling. To this end, the AGLC has secured two hockey players as brand ambassadors. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis They will act as ambassadors for safer gambling for the Play…
theScore, one of the most prominent licensed sports betting operators, has been hit with a financial penalty by Ontario’s gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario The fine is CAD 105,000 (around $75,300) was issued because of the case of a high-risk player who was allowed…
People are taking a closer look at California Attorney General Rob Bonta after he got over $100,000 in campaign money from Native American tribes that run casinos. This happened just a few months before his office said daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests broke the law in California. California Attorney General Rob Bonta Native American tribes…
