Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ Gambling Authority, has published results from its updated approach towards mapping problem gambling indicators. The regulator revealed the impact of its innovative approach using pseudonymised player …
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GambleAware study highlights electronic gaming machines as most significant predictor of gambling problems
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readResearch also claims smartphone gambling more problematic than gambling on laptops GambleAware, the UK charity and commissioner of gambling harms prevention and treatment services, has published a new report from …
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Caltech neuroscientists highlight slow-learning processes in problem gamblers
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readNeuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have isolated slow-learning processes as a possible contributor to problem gambling. Learning occurs across multiple timescales, with fast learning crucial for adapting …
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LeoVegas becomes Women in Tech partner to promote gender equality
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readLeoVegas has partnered with Women in Tech to promote gender equality and strengthen its commitment to empowering women in the technology industry. Becoming a co-creating partner of the Swedish non-profit organisation, the operator …
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Brazil social aid chief calls for Bets restrictions on welfare use
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBrazil’s National Institute of Social Security (INSS) is reportedly looking at how to ban social benefits as payments for sports betting. In an interview with news outlet Estadão, INSS President Alessandro Stefanutto shared that his …
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Keith Whyte leaves NCPG for consultancy role
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Board of Directors has announced the departure of Keith Whyte from his position as Executive Director after 26 years in the role. Whyte …
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Preview: Ethical Gambling Forum to highlight ESG flashpoints
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readThe Ethical Gambling Forum brings together compliance and responsible gambling professionals with regulators, lawyers, HR professionals, marketing experts, researchers and treatment organisations for an inspiring ESG bootcamp. You can expect …
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iGaming Daily: NHS issues festive warning and late M&A moves
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAhead of the festive season, NHS England warned of a significant increase in patient care demands for gambling addiction fulled by gambling adverts over the Christmas period. Dr Matt Gaskell, Head of NHS …
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Scottish psychotherapist highlights gateway from video games to problem gambling
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readScotland’s Daily Record brought up the thorny topic of links between video games and gambling games this week (January 5th), when a senior psychotherapist was quoted as saying that young …
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If you missed yesterday’s GambleAware Annual Conference, you can watch the whole seven hours here. Or jump to the bits that interest you. Highlights include Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross explaining …