Last Updated: Jul 25th, 2024 © PA When Larry Maloney sees the Golden Eagle trophy, he recognizes it as a “beautiful, iconic” object representing professional excellence. The Golden Eagle is handed out to winners at the Gambling.com Group’s annual American Gambling Awards ceremony. This year’s event is set for Nov. 21 in New York City....
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China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails China issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thursday for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations. Marcos accused some...
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Gambling Commission 2023 survey flags in person novel betting as highest risk vertical
Players placing in person bets on novel markets are nine times more likely to be a high-risk problem gambler compared to the average percentage of overall high-risk players across all verticals, the latest UKGC data has revealed. Players betting in person on novel markets were nine times more likely to be high-risk problem gamblers than...
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EGBA chief calls for Iceland to “rethink” monopoly market
European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary general Martin Haijer believes Iceland can follow Nordic neighbours Denmark and Sweden by successfully adopting an open licensing regime for gambling operators. In an opinion piece published on Icelandic news website Visir, Haijer called for a “rethink” of the nation’s monopoly-based market. He warned that the current system...
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Harm from problem gambling in Great Britain ‘may be eight times higher than thought’
The scale of harm done by gambling in Great Britain could be as much as eight times higher than previously thought, according to the largest ever survey into the impact of the industry. An estimated 2.5% of British adults have struggled with “problem gambling”, according to the research. This would equate to 1.3 million people,...
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A nation bet big on online casinos. It didn’t go well.
While the players are in China, the croupiers on their screens are often far away in studios in the Philippine capital Manila. Filipino officials say many of these operations are also run and staffed by Chinese nationals. Now, the Southeast Asian nation is shutting them down, concerned that the businesses have become fronts for a...
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Best sports betting sites in the UK
We have been busy collating all the information ready to guide you through the landscape of the online betting industry to bring you a carefully selected list of the best sports betting sites in the UK. We’ll examine some of the best promotions and tools that online bookmakers provide, while also looking at a few...
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Task force curtailed access to online gambling by 50 percent: Minister
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi stated that the Online Gambling Eradication Task Force had reduced access to online gambling in Indonesia by 50 percent in its first month of operation. “As per data of the PPATK (Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center) in 2024, the task force’s intervention declined people’s...
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Soft2Bet celebrates highly successful iGB L!VE event
The final Amsterdam edition of iGB L!VE was a great success and Soft2Bet looks forward to the 2025 show in London. Fully booked workshops, insightful discussions and an immersive cube stand that welcomed hundreds of delegates, Soft2Bet enjoyed another highly successful iGB L!VE event, where it met partners and contacts and hosted inspiring workshops showcasing...
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Study: iGaming Disproportionately Impacts Low-Income People
Posted on: July 25, 2024, 03:48h. Last updated on: July 24, 2024, 04:50h. A new study from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management finds a correlation between irresponsible gambling and lower-income consumers in states where certain forms of online gambling are legal. Online sports betting and internet casinos levy problem gambling...
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Legalized gambling increases irresponsible betting behavior, especially among low-income populations
Currently, 30 states permit online sports betting with seven of those states also allowing online casino gaming. The authors of the working paper analyzed five years of data from a total of 32 states. They compared 18 states that changed online gambling policies to 14 states that did not have gambling policy changes using a...
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Best Ethereum Casinos And Gambling Sites With Instant Payouts
Ethereum casinos offer a convenient way to play real money games. A popular alternative to Bitcoin, this secure cryptocurrency provides quick and easy transactions, with payouts often completed in a matter of hours. Best Ethereum Casinos for US Players The following Ethereum casinos are the best options for players in the United States of America....