The Caribbean island country of Curacao, long-viewed throughout the online-gambling world as a regulator of convenience and minimal oversight, is swirling in controversy amid accusations of fraud, money laundering, and financial improprieties involved with the operations of Curacao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB). Following the introduction of a second formal complaint by a leading investigator into...
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‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns
A public health crisis is rapidly taking hold, Congress has been warned, with “all available evidence” pointing to an increase in problems surrounding America’s gambling boom. Sports betting, now legal in 38 states, has exploded across the US over the past six years. Campaigners and clinicians say addiction levels have grown during this surge, with...
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Casinoble Empowering New Zealand Gamblers with Resources & Insights
Auckland, New Zealand – December 22, 2024 – Casinoble, a leading online casino review and resource platform, is excited to announce the launch of its localized content specifically designed for New Zealand players. With a commitment to responsible gaming and transparency, Casinoble’s latest offerings include resources, guides, and tools that empower...
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Ensure ban against online gambling hastily: Anbumani to government
CHENNAI: Saying that 17 persons have committed suicide due to online gambling in one year, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged the state government to ensure ban against the online gambling by expediting the pending case in the Supreme Court. In a statement, Anbumani said that youngster Akash of Saidapet committed suicide after losing money in...
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Top iGaming Affiliate Programs in 2024: Which One Should You Choose?
The revenue of the online gambling market is projected to reach US$133.00bn by 2029. So, it’s no surprise that gambling affiliate marketing is also on the rise. Whether you’re an influencer with a substantial following, a content creator with social media outreach, or a specialist in media buying, PPC, or SEO, a reputable affiliate program...
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Yearender: Indonesia raises stakes in war against online gambling – Society – The Jakarta Post
he government has ramped up its efforts to curb the so-called epidemic of online gambling, which is indulged in by around 8.8 million Indonesians and had an illicit turnover of Rp 900 trillion (US$55 billion) this year alone. Gambling of all kinds is illegal in the country. Under the Criminal Code, people participating in or...
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Online gambling: A mental health problem with devastating consequences – Academia – The Jakarta Post
he questioning of former communications and information minister Budi Arie Setiadi on Thursday amid a heightened crackdown on illicit online gambling illustrates the pervasive extent of digital casinos in Indonesia that needs a swift solution. What is particularly concerning for us is that instead of addressing the online gambling, which has an insidious impact on...
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Online Gambling and Fantasy Sports Betting Apps a Serious Concern; Many in Islands are Suffering from Addiction – Losing Money and Still Hooking on in Hopes of Recovery – Nicobar Times
Tarun Karthick Sri Vijaya Puram, 22 December 2024 The rise of online gambling and fantasy sports betting apps is becoming a pressing concern for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as the rest of the country. Many youths in the Islands are falling prey to these platforms, leading to addiction and adverse consequences for...
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How CSGO Gambling is Shaping Online Gaming Culture
The intersection of gaming and gambling has found fertile ground in the online multiplayer phenomenon, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO). Unleashed by Valve Corporation in 2012, CSGO presented the concept of weapon skins—purely cosmetic enhancements that rapidly ascended to become a form of currency. As these virtual items increased in favor, they stimulated an ecosystem of...
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Lesniak: Don’t raise tax on online gambling | Opinion
By Raymond Lesniak Recently legislative proposals have been made to increase taxes on online gaming. Big mistake. When I proposed to legalize sports betting and online gaming in New Jersey, five of Atlantic City casinos had closed and 16,000 jobs had been lost. Our racetracks at Monmouth Park and The Meadowlands were in jeopardy of...
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Youth Loses Mother’s Cancer Fund in Online Game, Dies by Suicide in Chennai
Chennai- A 26-year-old man from Chennai, identified as Akash, ended his life after using his mother’s savings for cancer treatment to play online rummy. The incident has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of online gaming addiction in Tamil Nadu. Akash, who worked as a catering delivery agent, reportedly became addicted to online rummy during...
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‘Gambling felt like my comfort blanket – it was taking over my life’
A man says he spent years of his life “living just to gamble” after losing £250,000 to fund his betting addiction. Colin Brown, 42, from Leven in Fife, said his habit began when he was 15, when he spent his paper round money on amusements each week, and worsened through his teens. As a semi-professional...