Super Bowl Sunday means a spread of chips and dip in front of a TV and a chance to see if Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs can capture a third NFL title in a row.But for Rose Blozinski and the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling, the most-watched sporting event of the year means more cal
The NHS has paid out tens of thousands to a man who developed an “uncontrollable” gambling problem after he was given a common Parkinson’s drug, The Independent can reveal.Philip Stevens, a 66-year-old from Hampshire, has received £70,000 [$89,370] from his GP following a lawsuit after he was given
The International Center for Responsible Gaming today announced it has received donations of $500,000 from major industry stakeholders.The ICRG received a $300,000 donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians during the 25th ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.At the recent Global Gami
Three Dutch gambling trade bodies have voiced their “great concern” over the confirmation of the rise in the Netherlands’ gambling tax rate. As part of the latest Budget presented on Tuesday, the coalition government plans to increase the tax from 30.5 per cent in two stages – rather than a single
The US National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has insisted it “neither supports nor opposes the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act.” As it maintains a neutral stance, the NCPG stated that the SAFE Bet Act “draws attention to the need for stronger consumer prot
Join us on a journey into the world of responsible gambling advocacy as we sit down with Fisayo Oke, Member of the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Gamble Alert. In an exclusive interview with iGaming AFRIKA, Fisayo shares insights into Gamble Alert’s mission and its transformative i
Although the Government of the City of Buenos Aires had already started to take some measures to fight adolescent and child gambling, as reported by Yogonet, now the administration of Jorge Macri has decided to tighten its measures even more. As the new main measure, the decision to close the regist
The Netherlands’ minister for legal protection has admitted that the findings of a new study into the treatment of people with gambling problems are “significant.” Teun Struycken was questioned by Dutch politicians on the report from The Dutch Alcohol and Drug Information System, which found that
The Glücksspielbehörde (GGL) has confirmed the undertaking of a new coordination strategy with state authorities to halt gambling addiction.GGL Chairman Ronald Benter has held meetings with Konrad Landgraf, Managing Director of the State Office for Gambling Addiction in Bavaria (LSG), to strengthen
In an attempt to sway Missouri voters in favor of legalizing sports betting, DK Crown Holdings, the parent company of Boston-based DraftKings, has contributed $3.5 million to support the ballot initiative for regulated wagering. The financial boost was disclosed in a recent filing with the Missouri
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