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Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint

Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]

Younger VIPs With Deep Pockets and Poor Money Management Pose Dilemma for Gambling Industry

August 6, 2024 | By: Robyn McNeil

Millennial bettors with high incomes continue to make up the bulk of high-value customers for the online gambling industry, but the same research also shows that their apparent wealth doesn’t always shield them from financial harm. The study by TransUnion, released today, shows that Millenials are the biggest age demographic for all gambling channels and […]

NY Bill Extends Retail Casino Ad Restrictions and Guidelines to Online Sportsbooks

July 25, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

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

July 18, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

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

July 12, 2024 | By: Robyn McNeil

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

July 2, 2024 | By: Robyn McNeil

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

June 19, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

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

June 19, 2024 | By: Alex Weldon

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

May 16, 2024 | By: Robyn McNeil

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 […]

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