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Arbitration Request in 1-800-Gambler Dispute Rejected

Aug 20, 2025 Erik Gibbs

The 1-800-GAMBLER hotline has been licensed by the CCGNJ to the NCPG for the past three years. During that time, the NCPG…

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BetBlocker & ROGA Launch Free Blocking Tool for US Players

Aug 13, 2025 John Olanipekun

BetBlocker allows players to block more than 118,000 online gaming sites and currently has 150,000 active users globally, including over 10,000 sign-ups…

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Senate Committee Advances Gambling Addiction Research Bill

Aug 05, 2025 John Olanipekun

Proposed by Senator Ben Ray Luján, the measure received backing from a group of lawmakers, more than 25 NCPG state affiliates, and…

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Netherlands Sees Record Numbers in Gambling Self-Exclusion

Aug 01, 2025 John Olanipekun

As reported by Dutch newspaper Trouw, the sign-ups on the Cruks register, the country’s self-exclusion system and database, surpassed the 100,000 milestone…

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UK’s GambleAware to Shut Down Within a Year

Jul 28, 2025 Erik Gibbs

The decision follows the UK government's implementation of a statutory levy and the establishment of new public commissioners to oversee gambling harm…

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University of Maryland Releases Detailed Sports Betting Study

Jul 18, 2025 Erik Gibbs

The report, titled"The Effects of Sports Betting Legalization on Consumer Behavior, State Finances, and Public Health," utilizes a comprehensive panel of anonymized…

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Mass. Woman Allegedly Left Baby and Dog in a Car to Play Slots

Jul 16, 2025 Richard Janvrin

A woman from Onset, Massachusetts, is facing charges after she was arrested over the weekend in Rhode Island after allegedly leaving a…

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Slovakia’s Self-Exclusion System Sees Growing Numbers

Jul 16, 2025 John Olanipekun

The RVO System was established as a key component of the Act and the government's gambling reforms. It enables individuals to voluntarily…

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GambleAware’s New Free App Offers Personalized Support

Jul 14, 2025 John Olanipekun

Developed in collaboration with the Charity's Lived-in Experience Council, the GambleAware Support Tool offers free, personalized, and anonymous support. It also provides…

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Cordoba Bishop Calls for Blanket Ban on Online Gambling Ads

Jul 07, 2025 John Olanipekun

During a recent meeting with provincial lawmakers, the bishop noted that the overwhelming number of gambling ads is driving up gambling numbers,…