Queensland has implemented legislation aimed at curbing money laundering and protecting problem gamblers, which includes restrictions on cash gambling at the state’s casinos, following the passage of the bill in parliament on Wednesday.Under the new laws, Queenslanders will be prohibited from gambli
AIB has introduced a voluntary blocking feature for debit and credit card transactions classified as gambling-related.This feature is designed to help individuals with gambling issues avoid causing financial harm to themselves and their families.EBS, part of the AIB Group, also offers this service.T
Australia has enforced a new ban on the use of credit cards and cryptocurrencies for online betting, aiming to curb gambling-related problems. As of June 11, Australians can no longer place bets using borrowed money or anonymous digital funds. The ban covers credit cards linked to digital wallets an
The German gambling regulator has begun what it called a “more intensive exchange” with problem gambling support networks in Germany’s states, by meeting relevant stakeholders in Bavaria. Ronald Benter, chairman of the Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL), met Konrad Landgraf, managing dir
Apuesta Legal Mexico has conducted research that evaluated the interest of Mexican citizens in sports betting over the past 12 months. The study shows that the term "sports betting" has lost relevance in search engines, a result of how the market has evolved, as users search for more specific terms
The Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) has called on the Australian government to outlaw strategic inducements such as “bonus bets” and cashback offers, warning that these practices are luring Australians into problem gambling. The alliance blames weak advertising and consumer protection laws for en
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced a record donation of £172.5 million ($222.75 million) by its largest members over the past four years to address problem gamblingand related harms, while calling on the UK government to protect the third sector in future levy changes. BGC members Fl
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