An Australian advertising industry creative director has created what he calls ‘the losing sound’ to combat slot machine addiction. After a relative lost A$150,000 ($107,000) in one year on Australian …
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Congress introduces POINTS Act for federal funding for problem gambling treatment
by SBC Americas3 minutes readA group of bipartisan lawmakers is making a legislative effort to provide federal funding to support prevention, screening and treatment services for gambling addiction to the public. Reps. Erin Houchin …
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Massachusetts committee passes bill to tax sports betting at 51%
by SBC Americas4 minutes readA piece of legislation that would overhaul the regulated gaming market in Massachusetts is moving forward after receiving a favorable vote by a state joint committee. Senate Bill 302 was …
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain has raised concerns over a noticeable growth in the number of women engaging in online gambling. New insights published on 2024 data by …
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Entain warns prediction markets facilitate underage sports betting
3 minutes readEntain’s Stella David has issued a criticism of the damaging consequences of the rise of prediction markets, claiming they facilitate underage sports betting in the US. Many states across the …
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Regulated online casinos are edging closer towards reality in New Zealand, as the Online Casino Gambling bill has passed its second reading in the country’s Parliament. The rubber stamping of …
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Virginia passes credit card ban but seeks online casino compromise
by SBC Americas4 minutes readOn a busy day in the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, Senate lawmakers gave final approval to a bill to ban the use of credit cards for sports …
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Australian regulator warns operators will be held responsible for influencers’ content
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readLiquor & Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW) has given gambling operators a heads up that the use of social media influencers will be a key enforcement focus in 2026. The …
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A new multi-stakeholder campaign has been launched in Australia which demands that the government takes action on “tightening advertising of unhealthy products” – the gambling industry in particular has been …
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Louisiana legislators put prop bet and sweepstakes bans on agenda
by SBC Americas6 minutes readLouisiana’s 2026 legislative session begins on March 9, and legislators are already lining up a queue of gambling bills to discuss once the state Senate and House convene in Baton …