Gambling
Bacta Convention Welcomes ‘Brighter Future’ Speech from UK Gambling Minister
UNITED KINGDOM (November 29, 2023) –The UK’s Gambling Minister, the Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, set out his plans for a modernisation of the low stake land-based gambling sector in his speech ...
The Minnesota Alliance for Problem Gambling and the Minnesota Lottery Join 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness of Youth Gambling Risks
Campaign seeks to amplify how early exposure of gambling can increase one’s likelihood of a gambling addiction ROSEVILLE (NOV. 29, 2023) – The Minnesota Alliance for Problem Gambling and the...
Gambling Report Urges Primetime Ad Ban
Victoria, Australia (November 28, 2023) — South Australia has banned gambling ads on television from 4pm to 7:30pm, now a parliamentary inquiry has concluded Victoria should do similar. The P...
New Advisory Group to Help Minimise Casino Gambling Harm
SYDNEY, Australia October 2023 — The Gambling Harm Minimisation Advisory Committee was formed to assist the NSW Independent Casino Commission’s (NICC) gambling harm minimisation efforts and...
Young people Most at Risk of Gambling Harm
AUSTRALIA (November 27, 2023) — Regular gamblers at the greatest risk of harm are aged between 18 and 34 years, a new study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre at the Australian Instit...
Department of Special Investigation Stage a Successful Operation Bringing Down a High-Stakes Online Gambling Network
PHUKET, Thailand (November 26, 2023) — According to local media reports a significant operation by the Thai Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Phuket, targeting operators of a high-...
Gambling Participation and the Prevalence of Problem Gambling Survey: Final Experimental Statistics Stage (Step 3)
Gambling Commission report produced by NatCen on the final step in the experimental phase of the gambling participation and the prevalence of problem gambling survey. BIRMINGHAM, U.K. (November 23,...
The National Audit Office Reviews the Gambling Inspectorate’s Supervision of the Gambling Market
Stockholm, Sweden (November 22, 2023) — The National Audit Office is currently conducting an audit of the Gambling Authority’s supervision. The results of the review will be presented i...
Warning for Unauthorized Harness Racing Betting Options
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (November 21, 2023) — The Gaming Authority (Ksa) received a signal about offering betting options on harness racing (‘trotting’) without a permit. After con...
Two in Three People Experiencing Gambling Problems Keep Issue Hidden
GambleAware calls on society to ‘open up about gambling’ as new data shows stigma continues to represent major barrier to seeking support. New data reveals nearly 2 in 3 adults (64%) who have e...
Gaming Operators Sign Pact to Help Prevent Problem Gambling
BELGIUM (November 16, 2023) — Six Belgian gaming operators signed the Duty of Care Covenant on Tuesday. They are committed to developing a policy that more quickly identifies and prevents pro...
Surge in Macau Premium Mass Bets Overtakes 2019 Level: Citigroup
MACAU, SAR (November 20, 2023) — Total wagers from the premium mass segment have recently appeared to be higher than the 2019 level, with an observed increase of at least 9 percent, according...
Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) Shuts Down an Illegal Bingo Operation in Dordrecht
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (November 16, 2023) — De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) (The Gaming Authority) has busted an illegal bingo in Dordrecht. The bingo was organized by an organization that the...
SureWin Officially Enters the Asian Market
Makes History as Asia’s First Online Casino Platform with Facebook and WhatsApp Business Certifications MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — sureWin, the leading online...
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission Seeks Public Input on Advertising and Marketing Guidelines
JAMAICA (November 17, 2023) — The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has planned a public consultation for next Monday, November 20, as it continues considering proposals to impl...
West Virginia Joins Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA)
West Virginia (November 14, 2023) — West Virginia has officially joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey in the execution of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA...
VGCCC Annual Report 2022-23
VICTORIA, Australia (November 9, 2023) — Our Annual Report for 2022-23 was tabled in Parliament on 1 November 2023. It sets out our regulatory approach, our strategic ambitions and priorities...
2023 Young People and Gambling Report: Gambling Commission
Birmingham, U.K. (November 16,2023) — Today the Commission has released its 2023 Young People and Gambling Report – an annual study which helps understand children’s and young people...
The Kenya Gambling Control Bill 2023 Aims to Make Significant Changes to the Regulation of the Gambling Sector in Kenya
The Kenya Gambling Control Bill 2023 aims to make significant changes to the regulation of the gambling sector in Kenya. Here are some key points: Establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority: ...
Alabama Lawmakers are Reportedly Intending Revisiting the Idea of Legalized Gambling During the 2024 Legislative Session
Alabama (November 12, 2023) — It seems that Alabama lawmakers are intending revisiting the idea of legalized gambling during the 2024 legislative session, focusing on establishing a regulator...
GambleAware Publishes Independent Review of Scale Used to Identify Gambling Harm
GambleAware has published a report on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scale London, 8 November 2023: GambleAware has today published a report on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGS...
Market Impact Data on Gambling Behaviour – Operator Data to Sept 2023
BIRMINGHAM, U.K. (October 31, 2023) — The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain. This data, sourced from operators, reflects the period bet...
Seven Network Breaches Online Gambling Advertising Rules
SYDNEY, Australia (November 1, 2023) — The Seven Network Operations Ltd (Seven) has breached online content rules by showing gambling advertising outside the specified times during live sport...