The NCAA is continuing to protect its student-athletes from gambling harm. The governing body of college sports has launched Draw the Line, a campaign aimed at educating student-athletes on the …
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Kindbridge expands problem gambling partnership with DraftKings
by SBC Americas1 minutes readDraftKings is continuing to invest in efforts to curtail problem gambling. The Boston-based company has announced an expanded partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to provide therapy and treatment for problem …
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Blumenthal calls out sportsbooks for targeting problem gamblers
by SBC Americas2 minutes readU.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is continuing his scrutiny of American sports betting by demanding that sportsbooks stop what he describes as the targeting of problem gamblers. In a post published …
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TransUnion: Gaming most susceptible US industry to digital fraud
by SBC Americas3 minutes readSuspected instances of digital fraud rose in the U.S. gaming industry in 2023 and the sector continues to be the most vulnerable in the country, according to the findings of …
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Metro State University launches new course to tackle shortage of problem gambling counselors
by SBC Americas2 minutes readThe rise of online betting in the U.S. is accelerating the issue of problem gambling to the point where there are not enough counselors to deal with the problem. As …
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Operators need to use AI to identify problem gamblers according to industry specialist
by SBC Americas4 minutes readOperators need to be more proactive in identifying problem gambling and also use AI tools to aid the process according to industry specialist Jonathan Michaels. As part of Problem Gambling …
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Garden State launches new problem gambling awareness campaign
by SBC Americas2 minutes readNew Jersey is launching a new public awareness campaign on problem gambling. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the creation of a responsible gaming public awareness campaign amid Problem …
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New federal legislation seeks to make gambling a public health issue
by SBC Americas3 minutes readU.S. Rep Paul Tonko has introduced federal legislation that aims to regulate gambling as a public health issue in line with alcohol, tobacco and opioids. The New York Democrat says …
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Problem gambling becomes a concern ahead of March Madness
by SBC Americas2 minutes readMarch provides excitement for sports fans across America but the month also provides a unique opportunity to advocate for responsible gambling. In 2023, Americans wagered approximately $15.5 billion on the …
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Trio of gambling bills gain approval in NY Senate committee
by SBC Americas3 minutes readLawmakers in New York are taking steps to improve problem gambling treatment. A trio of measures in the Empire State are being considered in the Senate as pieces of legislation …