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NY Bill Extends Retail Casino Ad Restrictions and Guidelines to Online Sportsbooks
New York sportsbook advertising rules could become even stricter if lawmakers approve new legislation from Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. He proposes to extend advertising restrictions and guidelines that currently apply only to retail casinos to encompass the online sports betting industry as well. The change is one of three tweaks that Vanel’s Bill A10658 would make to […]
National Council on Problem Gambling Tribal Advisory Council to Help Native American Communities
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed a Tribal Advisory Council to promote responsible gaming and address problem gambling among Native American communities. While it has worked with Tribal entities for years, through the Council, the NCPG aims to enhance its collaboration with Native American Communities by increasing awareness and respect for their […]
Gambling Disorders Linked to Physical Differences in Brain Tissue, Similar to Substance Addictions
Researchers have uncovered evidence that the brains of people with gambling disorders exhibit physical differences from healthy brains, similar to the differences exhibited in those with substance use disorders (SUD). The researchers suggest that a part of the brain called the fronto-striatal-thalamic (FST) circuit may play a crucial role in addictions, including gambling disorders. Finnish […]
NAADGS 2023 Budget Update Shows 28% Jump in Spending for Problem Gambling Services
State-level spending on problem gambling services accelerated considerably last year, with the national total allocations rising from $105 million to $134 million in fiscal year 2023, a 28% year-over-year increase. A new report from the National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS) provides insight into the increase and which states are taking their […]
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana Aims To Ban Advertising to Self-Excluded Gamblers
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana aims to help individuals with gambling problems by introducing a bill to ban gambling companies from contacting individuals on the state’s voluntary self-exclusion list. Fontana believes that those placing themselves on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) self-exclusion list are effectively admitting to a gambling problem. His proposal seeks to ensure […]
Sam Antar Tells Third Circuit ‘Relentless Enticement’ by BetMGM Warrants Granting Appeal
Sam Antar, whose gambling addiction drove him to commit fraud, has filed a brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking to overturn the dismissal of his case against BetMGM. At issue is whether New Jersey gambling operators are bound by the state’s Consumer Fraud Act (CFA), or whether those provisions are superseded by the Casino Control Act (CCA). Antar, […]
Study Finds Motivations Differ for Instant Lottery, Casino Gamblers
According to a recent study, casino players tend to have different reasons for gambling than those who buy instant lottery tickets. That’s important because other research has shown that some motivations indicate a higher risk of developing a problem than others. In particular, gambling as a coping mechanism or to escape from stress is a […]
Sibella Accuser Warned of Link Between ‘Real Housewives’ Star & Bookmaker in Ohtani Scandal
An ESPN report published on Wednesday revealed “Real Housewives” cast member Ryan Boyajian as the bookmaking associate Ohtani translator Ippei Mizuhara wired money to. Months prior, vigilante gambler and Vegas insider RJ Cipriani (aka Robin Hood 702) had tweeted about the possible connection between the bookmaker, Boyajian, and Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV). Many of […]
Study Finds TikTok Users at Higher Risk of Problem Gambling Than Heavy Drinkers
It’s possible to find a connection between almost any two addictive habits, but one recent study shows that regular TikTok use correlates more strongly with problem gambling than either of those things do with heavy drinking. Researchers also found that, generally, weekly social media use is associated with higher overall rates of problem gambling and […]
WVU Researcher Seeks to ‘Reverse Engineer’ Slots, Understand Addiction Mechanisms
A West Virginia University (WVU) researcher will put slot machines under the microscope in a bid to better understand their addictive features. Mariya Cherkasova of WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences will spend two years reverse-engineering slot mechanics to demystify the machines’ appeal. “From a public health perspective, there’s a continuum of gambling,” Cherkasova, […]