Thane: A man addicted to online gambling was arrested in Bhiwandi in Thane district for allegedly murdering a 74-year-old woman, stealing her gold jewellery and then setting the house on fire to destroy evidence, a police official said on Monday. The incident took place in Zatewada on August 14, the Bhiwandi taluka police station official...
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How Legal Sports Betting Changed Everything for Players, Fans and More
It’s hard to watch sports these days without thinking about gambling. Every stadium, broadcast and podcast seems to nod to fans with some financial stake in the outcome of a match. Last year, Americans spent almost $120 billion on legal sports bets—a 28% increase from 2022. But we’re just beginning to get our heads around...
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Job Guarantees, Not Economic Projections, May Be Key To Unlocking iGaming Legalization Stalemate In New York
Casino online. Smartphone or mobile phone, slot machine, dice, cards and roulette on a green table … [+] in casino. 3d illustration getty New York State has been at the forefront of gaming expansion since the turn of the century. Over the last twenty years, New York lawmakers have approved land-based casinos, online sports betting,...
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US gambling crisis feared as online betting rises
When Asher first attended a Gamblers Anonymous meeting in 2022, only a dozen or so people were there, but now as many as 60 turn up with most newcomers dealing with addictions to online sports betting. Asher, who asked that the Thomson Reuters Foundation use a pseudonym to protect the privacy of his recovery group,...
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PMK urges TN govt to expedite legal steps for banning online gambling
CHENNAI: PMK founder S Ramadoss on Friday urged the DMK government to expedite steps to bring up a hearing in the High Court on the appeal against its order allowing online gambling and approach the apex court seeking a ban on the same. In a statement, the senior leader said that Krishnamurthy of Saligramam, a...
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Global Economic Impact of Gambling Tax Soars
WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The economic impact of gambling on national economies has been astronomical from 2020 -2024, according to the latest Statista research. The online gambling market alone is expected to generate an impressive US$97.70 billion by the end of 2024, with an annual growth rate of 6.46% projected to...
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North America Online Gambling Market Trends Analysis Report 2024-2030: Collaborations Between Gambling Software Developers and Private Enterprises to Create User-Friendly Solutions to Bolster Growth
Dublin, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “North America Online Gambling Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Sports Betting, Casinos, Poker, Bingo), Device (Desktop, Mobile), Country, and Segment Forecasts, 2024-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The North America online gambling market size is anticipated to reach USD 29.38 billion...
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U.S. Online Poker (Gambling) Market Share Forecasted to Reach USD 183.30 Billion by 2034, at 14.9% CAGR: Prophecy Market Insights
PMI “U.S. Online Poker Market” from 2024-2034 with covered segments By Type (Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Other Games), By Platform (PC, Tablet, Smartphone, Gaming Console, and Arcade Games), By Application (Gambling and Entertainment), By End-User (Gambling Enthusiasts, Dabblers, and Social Exuberant Players) Forecast, (2024-2034), which provides the perfect mix of market strategies, and...
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Youth gambling trend concerning | The Witness
Gambling opportunities are now more accessible than ever, especially with the availability of online gambling. However, this has led to a troubling trend among young people. According to a research company, many young people view gambling as a quick and easy way to make money and this surge in youth gambling has sparked concerns. According...
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Cutting Losses: Southeast Asia’s Crackdown on Online Gambling
Online gambling has emerged as a lucrative sector in Southeast Asia, luring in foreign investors and capital across the region. Consisting of live casino games, online gaming machines, and sports betting, the sector is primarily driven by offshore Chinese gamblers. By setting up operations in states with liberal gaming laws, they effectively evade China’s stringent ban on gambling...
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Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns
Jakarta: Indonesia said it has banned the privacy-oriented search engine DuckDuckGo, citing concerns that it could be used to access pornography and online gambling websites which are illegal in the country, the communications ministry said on Friday. Indonesia, with the world’s biggest Muslim population, has strict rules that ban the sharing online of content deemed...
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Belgium Ignites Global Debate by Changing Gambling Age, Highlighting Huge Regulatory Gaps
WATERFORD, Ireland, Aug. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belgium has ignited a global debate by raising its legal gambling age from 18 to 21, citing concerns over gambling addiction. The move sets Belgium apart from other EU countries like Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Austria, where the legal gambling age is 18. Miranda Raaff, Head of...