Online Baccarat is rapidly becoming one of the most "money-sucking" games in Thailand's online gambling scene, and its underlying harms are gradually evolving into an uncontrollable social crisis. Thanakorn Khongkrit, a well-known Thai commentator, recently wrote on social media, focusing on the cor
GambleAware has released the donation data for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024/25, reporting that the donations for research, prevention, and treatment (RPT) from April to June 2024 amounted to £294,722.99 (US$382,745).The organization also received £40,000 in regulatory and resolution fun
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), officially establishing their joint efforts to regulate the global gaming industry, elevating their long-term cooperation to a new level. This agreement marks a signifi
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has been commissioned to assess the ban on the use of credit cards for gambling.The UK is the first country to completely ban the use of credit cards for both online and offline gambling.There is evidence that using credit cards is associated with gre
The Labour government in the UK is facing increasing pressure as it confronts a critical decision: whether to prioritize public welfare or continue allowing extensive promotion of gambling in British sports.According to The Guardian, Labour ministers are under growing pressure to impose stricter reg
The UK's national online gambling self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP has reached a historic milestone, announcing that over 500,000 consumers have registered for the service since its launch in 2018.This free service allows vulnerable consumers to ban themselves from all gambling sites licensed by the Ga
For Jessica Feil, the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at OpenBet, the increased awareness of the dangers of problem gambling in the U.S., as players move from the black market's "shadows" to regulated gaming, can only be a good thing.OpenBet is a supplier, not an operator, but it
The industry-supported funding body GambleAware expresses concern over the number of children living in households with adults who have gambling problems. The agency reports that data from its annual UK Treatment and Support Survey shows that up to 1.65 million children are growing up in such enviro
GambleAware has released its annual Treatment and Support Survey, which monitors the long-standing needs and usage of treatment and support for gambling harms.YouGov conducted this survey, covering 18,178 UK adults, with the study conducted in November 2023.According to the survey, it is estimated t
GamCare has announced the appointment of a new Clinical Operations Director, with Tim Hodgetts set to start in August.Hodgetts brings over 22 years of experience in medical and social care, including holding senior leadership positions at the NHS, such as the Deputy Director of Integrated Care Servi
The Cyprus National Betting Authority announces the launch of a one-week responsible gambling campaign. The slogan for the event is “Safety is the true hero of every game,” and activities will be held from October 7 to October 13, incorporating various measures to raise awareness about gambling har
New statistics have been released by BetStop, Australia's national self-gamble exclusion register, reporting that 25,972 people have signed up to opt out of all licensed online and mobile gambling providers in Australia by the end of June 2024. As of June 30, 2024, a total of 21,381 peop
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