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Latest GambleAware Study Finds Stigma a Key Barrier to Accessing Problem Gambling Support
According to GambleAware’s Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey 2022, stigma is a substantial barrier preventing adults from accessing help for gambling harm. YouGov studied over 18,000 adults on behalf of GambleAware to explore the usage of and demand for support and treatment among people in Great Britain who gamble and those affected by another’s […]
Kahnawà:ke’s Historic Gaming Industry Threatened by Proposed Canadian Gambling Bill, S-268
A new Canadian gambling bill intended to enshrine First Nations’ right to gaming on their own land could dismantle the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawà:ke’s decades-old online gambling industry. Alberta Senator Scott Tannas is the bill’s sponsor. First Nations are themselves split on the bill. S-268 received glowing endorsements from Alberta and Saskatchewan-based Indigenous leaders at a June […]
St. Michaels Researchers Launch App for 24/7 Problem Gambling Support
Researchers from St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, have launched a new mobile application to support people experiencing gambling harm. What’s particularly unique is was built to meet the needs of people experiencing poverty or homelessness in addition to problem gambling. Designed in partnership with community groups and those with lived experience of problem gambling, […]
Study Finds Online Gambling Riskier Than Retail for Underage Gamblers
A study from medical researchers in Korea has found stealing, skipping activities, and worsening academic performance to be common indicators of teen gambling. The research also found adolescents who gamble online face a greater risk of gambling harm than their offline counterparts. The research was a collaboration between Joung Yoo-Sook and Baek Ji Hyun of […]
Commission Alleges Defunct BC Crypto Firm Sent User Deposits to Casinos
A now-defunct British Columbia-based cryptocurrency platform, ezBtc, faces accusations of multimillion-dollar securities fraud. The BC Securities Commission (BCSC) claims that the operation diverted millions of dollars worth of investors’ deposits to cryptocurrency gambling sites. BCSC didn’t specify which gambling sites were allegedly involved. However, unregulated gambling has emerged as one of the most popular use […]
Sounds of Nature Reduce Stress in Gambling Disorder Sufferers: Japanese Research
A new study out of Japan found nature therapy lowers the stress levels of people struggling with problem gambling. The research by Yoshifumi Miyazaki, out of Tokyo’s Chiba University, confirmed “nature sounds” have a similarly calming effect on people experiencing problem gambling as those who aren’t. While further investigation is needed, the study’s preliminary findings […]
Canadian Police Believe a Single Suspect Laundered $4 Million Through Ontario Casinos
A Canadian man is accused of money laundering amounting to $4 million (US $2.9 million) at multiple Ontario casinos. According to court documents, Branavan Kanapahipillai made a series of buy-ins and withdrawals over the past few years without recording any significant gambling activity. His attempt to buy $100,000 in chips at a Niagara Fallsview casino […]
New Research on Gambling Harm Backs Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Benefits
A new study from Ipsos backs earlier evidence that multi-operator self-exclusion schemes can help counter gambling harms. Commissioned by UK gambling addiction charity GamCare, the study suggests self-exclusion is often effective in combination with other intervention strategies. Researchers conducted 30 follow-up interviews with self-excluders who had participated in a previous study funded by GambleAware. Ipsos published […]
No FanDuel IPO Likely, But US Flutter Listing on Its Way
Chances are, there will be no FanDuel IPO now that shareholders of the online gambling site’s primary owner have approved a US stock listing. On April 27, votes representing 99.9% of Dublin-based Flutter Entertainment‘s stock were cast in favor of the US listing. Flutter () is already on the London Stock Exchange. Voting to add […]
UKGC White Paper Recommendations Include Affordability Checks, Online Stake Limits
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has finally released a white paper it has been promising since December 2020. As expected, it contains several recommendations for reforming the country’s gaming industry, some of which may be unpopular with operators. The most substantial proposed changes target the online casino industry, while their retail counterparts could see a […]
