The Japanese House of Representatives recently passed a new bill that aims to completely ban the access and operation of online casino websites within the country. This move comes against the backdrop of increasingly prominent concerns about the harms of gambling nationwide.The bill received strong
The Greek government is intensifying interdepartmental cooperation to comprehensively address the issue of gambling addiction. Recently, the Greek Gambling Supervision and Control Commission (EEEP) and the National Health Quality Assurance Organization (OHQA) officially signed a memorandum of cooper
Alejandro Tengco, Chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), issued an urgent call at the 2nd International Conference on Responsible Gaming and Addiction, urging the establishment of a cross-sectoral joint defense mechanism to address gambling addiction issues.Tengco emph
The European online gambling market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The latest data shows that by 2024, the total revenue of European gambling is expected to reach 137 billion euros, of which online gambling accounts for 40%, about 55 billion euros. This figure represents a 7.84% increase from
Kenyan Parliament Sounds Alarm: This "Crash-Style" Betting Game is Poisoning the Youth!In April 2025, the Kenyan Parliament sparked a storm over online betting games. A game called "Pilot Crash" became the target of criticism, directly labeled by lawmakers as a "trap inducing youth gambling." This g
The Professional Footballers' Association of Northern Ireland (PFA NI) has announced a new partnership with gambling blocking software provider Gamban.This collaboration aims to enable association members to use problem gambling support tools provided by Gamban, an organization committed to combatin
Sadiq Khan has been questioned for not fulfilling his 2021 election promise to ban gambling advertisements on the London Underground, with the Mayor's office stating that policy adjustments will be made after the central government establishes a national regulatory framework.Policy Promise and Curre
Thailand's plan to introduce casinos as part of a major entertainment center has received strong public support, with about 80% of participants in a recent public consultation by the Ministry of Finance agreeing with the idea.The consultation was held from February 28 to March 14, receiving feedback
A recent survey by the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan shows that approximately 3.37 million people in Japan have participated in online gambling, raising concerns about the rise of offshore online casinos. According to "The Japan News", these bets are estimated to have an annual value of abou
On February 20th, the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) raided an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) center--ATI Building in Barangay City, arresting 453 individuals involved, including 307 Filipinos, 137 Chinese, and 3 Vietnamese. Moreover, the police found 27 child
As the 2025 legislative season fully unfolds, many state capitals in the United States are considering online gambling. Whether authorizing iGaming to provide interactive slot machines and table games is in the best interest of the state largely depends on who you ask.Several of America's largest ga
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison after admitting to bank and tax fraud charges.Since Ohtani's debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2018, Mizuhara had been closely working with him and was found to have s
According to the Tokyo Gambling Addiction Concern Association, cases of gambling addiction related to online casinos in Japan have significantly increased, with consultation requests rising elevenfold over the past five years.Data from January to November 2024 shows that there were 91 cases of famil
A New Jersey father lost nearly $1 million he stole from his wife and two kids while in the throes of a ruinous gambling addiction the man’s family claims was intentionally “nurtured” by DraftKings, a new lawsuit claims.Lisa D’Alessandro says her husband funded his habit by maxing out her credit car
In recent years, with the emergence of real money social casino games, a significant shift has occurred in the online gaming world, offering players the opportunity to win big money. These games, once limited to virtual chips, have now evolved into realms where players can bet and win real money. Th
The Danish Gambling Authority received the "Best Regulatory Initiative" award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) for its youth gambling prevention program "One-Armed Bandit".The campaign was launched in December for the first time, using humor and exaggeration to communic