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Gambling survey for 2024 reveals nearly half the UK’s population gambles

The UK Gambling Commission has published the 2024 Gambling Survey for Great Britain, which shows that nearly half of British adults gamble. The survey collects data for the world’s largest dedicated study of gambling participation, behaviors, and consequences. Produced by … Continue reading

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SGLA hosts first-ever Online Social Games Expo after a panel rejection at G2E

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has hosted the first-ever Online Social Games Expo, after their pitch for a panel was rejected from the G2E conference. The SGLA organized the first-ever Online Social Games Expo on October 2, just a … Continue reading

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East Charlotte store faces ABC violations over illegal gambling machines

Authorities say a convenience store in East Charlotte is facing several Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) violations after illegal gambling machines were found and seized earlier this year. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports that officers from the Eastway Division got a … Continue reading

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Evolution’s trade secrets claims against Light & Wonder head to arbitration

Light & Wonder’s motion to force Evolution to take its trade secrets claims to arbitration has been approved by a Nevada district court. The court ruled on September 30 that the claims made by Evolution that Light & Wonder misappropriated … Continue reading

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Two arrested in Lake Isabella raid as California targets illegal gambling

Two people were arrested after deputies found an illegal gambling table, drugs, and cash during searches at a home in Lake Isabella, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and Kern County Probation agents first searched a house on … Continue reading

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New York assembly member wants to block sportsbooks from limiting bettors

A New York assembly member has filed a bill that would block sportsbook operators from limiting bettors depending on the size or frequency of their bets. Democrat Assembly Member Alex Bores filed the bill, dubbed A9125, on September 26. It … Continue reading

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Australian government under fire for delays to gambling ads ban reform

The Australian government is facing criticism for not tackling gambling ads fast enough, with fears of young people being exposed to harmful messaging. Former Tabcorp and ASX chief Elmer Funke Kupper has an op-ed in the Australian Financial Review that calls … Continue reading

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Florida illegal gambling ring leader asks for the return of six-figures in cash and gold bar

A woman accused of running a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling ring is asking Florida authorities to return six figures in cash and a gold bar. 44-year-old Rima Ray was arrested on July 21 in St Johns County, in connection with an … Continue reading

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UK MP pushes for gambling products levy to raise funds to address child poverty

British MP for Barrow and Furness, Michelle Scrogham, is pushing for a levy on harmful online gambling products to fund tackling child poverty. Michella Scrogham is working with over 100 Labour MPs across the country to bring the levy to … Continue reading

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Parx Casino murder suspect cleared of almost all charges

The man accused of murdering a Parx Casino winner in New Jersey has been cleared of murder charges following a three-week trial. A Middlesex County jury has cleared 31-year-old Jekai Reid-John of all charges but conspiracy to commit armed robbery, … Continue reading

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