By 
Robert Johnson ·
Gambling ads shown on UK television should feature responsible gambling messages throughout their duration from the end of June 2018. The new requirement was introduced on Friday by the Industry…
By Robert Johnson ·
Stewart Kenny, co-founder and former CEO of Irish bookmaker Paddy Power (now Paddy Power Betfair), has thrown criticism at the company and the whole industry for responding poorly to the…
By 
Terry Davis ·
Japanese lawmakers tabled on Thursday a proposal that aims to limit the number of casino visits allowed to ten per month, local news outlet Japan Times reports. The measure is…
By Terry Davis ·
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has agreed to collaborate with Las Vegas casino giants MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts on devising responsible gambling systems for patrons at the two companies’…
By Robert Johnson ·
An Irish problem gambling organization is calling for a ban on the so-called free bets offered by online bookmakers and for the introduction of a set of measures that will…
By Terry Davis ·
A group of Finnish scholars is planning to conduct somewhat unusual research, the results from which could help in curing problem gambling behavior, Finnish news outlet Yle has reported. Health…
By Robert Johnson ·
A self-excluded gambling customer with problem behavior said he was contacted by the online casino he had banned himself from to claim a £100 prize at a time he was…
By 
Susan Sutton ·
Australia is still battling rising addiction to gambling among local players, with slot machines also known as pokies becoming more popular among customers. The rising number of problem gamblers addicted…
By Susan Sutton ·
A new wave of criticism has hit a UK Government scheme that is aimed at providing betting shops staff to prevent problem gamblers from getting access to their services. As…
By Robert Johnson ·
Japan’s ruling parties reintroduced on Friday a bill calling for the implementation of responsible gambling measures and tools, local news outlet Jiji Press reported. According to previous media reports, the…
By Robert Johnson ·
The long-anticipated results from the UK Government’s probe into the highly controversial fixed-odds betting terminals are expected to be released this week by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and…
By Robert Johnson ·
Around 700,000 residents of Japan may be addicted to the widely popular pachinko machines or other forms of gambling, the latest of a number of studies on the matter finds.…
By Terry Davis ·
The number of people showing problem gambling behavior increased last year in the Czech Republic, according to a report compiled by the National Monitoring Center for Drugs and Addiction, with…
By Robert Johnson ·
A government-commissioned report has found that about 3.2 million Japanese have suffered from some form of gambling addiction. The report’s findings are published at a time when the country is…
By Terry Davis ·
The UK gambling industry has been under serious media fire over the past several weeks. And the heat from the growing media blaze has become more and more scorching ahead…
By Robert Johnson ·
Up to 900,000 Japanese residents may be affected by pachinko addiction, a recent study by non-governmental organizations dealing with problem gambling behavior showed. Here it is also important to note…
By Robert Johnson ·
Approximately 1.4% of all UK residents who have gambled over the course of 2015 could be classified as problem gamblers, a report by the UK Gambling Commission shows. The regulator…
By Robert Johnson ·
A second of a total of eight hearings on the construction of Japan’s first casino resorts was held in Osaka on Friday. The topics discussed included the number of casinos…
By Robert Johnson ·
Public hearings in relation to the recently released recommendations for the regulation of Japan’s young casino industry will take place in nine Japanese cities, The Japan Times reported earlier today.…
By Terry Davis ·
Part of the money contributed to the Japanese government by the country’s future integrated resorts will be used to fund initiatives for problem gambling treatment and prevention, local media reported…
By Robert Johnson ·
The UK Gambling Commission may launch a probe into the way gambling operator Ladbrokes protects and disposes of its customers’ personal information. The move may be found necessary after a…
By Terry Davis ·
The Japanese Diet may restrict the number of times Japanese nationals and guests of the country can play at casinos, local media has reported. The government is currently working on…
By Robert Johnson ·
The Japanese government is looking to pass a responsible gambling bill before the end of its ordinary session. The Diet’s ongoing legislative session is set to be closed on June…
By Terry Davis ·
The creation of a framework that would regulate Japan’s gambling industry in a socially responsible manner has turned into a major priority for the country’s government. According to recent news…
By Robert Johnson ·
A report commissioned by the Northern Ireland Department for Communities and compiled by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency showed that two-thirds of all respondents had engaged in any…
By Robert Johnson ·
Australian officials have approved the introduction of a new national problem gambling framework as part of an ongoing clampdown on online gambling, local media has reported. The new regulations are…
By Terry Davis ·
Nevada is the most gambling-friendly US state, according to a report by analysts from personal finance website WalletHub. South Dakota, Montana, West Virginia, and Mississippi are the other four states…
By Terry Davis ·
Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to introduce a responsible gambling-focused bill, local news outlets have reported. The move comes as a response to multiple…
By Terry Davis ·
Seven UK gambling customers lost over £10,000 in a single day on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) over a researched 10-month period, problem gambling support charity GambleAware said in a recent…
By Robert Johnson ·
Problem gambling was a concern voiced almost immediately after the Japanese Diet (the country’s government) voted late last year in favor of a bill that legalized casino gambling. A new…