South Africa Joins First Africa Safer Gambling Week
South Africa will take part in the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from 7–11 September 2026.
MGC Announces New Campaign to Help Curb Athlete Harassment
The MGC has announced a new “Bet on Respect” campaign to help curb athlete harassment from angry bettors. It will create a new portal where athletes, coaches, and officials can file complaints for the regulator to investigate and hold harassers responsible.
MGC & NORC Study on Young Gamblers Delivers Mixed Results
A new NORC study of young bettors requested by a Massachusetts regulator was released this week. It found that the group understands many of the risks involved in sports betting, but still supports its legalization.
NJ Regulator Fines Caesars Over Self-Exclusion Violations
A New Jersey regulator has fined Caesars Sportsbook over violations of responsible gambling laws. The violations include rules around self-exclusion lists, which are meant to stop bettors from being able to place wagers. Caesars has agreed to pay the fine.
Crown Sydney and The Star Fined After 16-Year-Old Gambles at Casinos
Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney have been fined a combined A$2.25 million after a 16-year-old used a fraudulent driver's licence to repeatedly enter and gamble at both casinos. The teenager visited Crown Sydney 19 times and The Star Sydney three times between April and August 2025.
West Virginia University to Study Loss-Chasing Sports Bets
WVU has announced a new study on loss-chasing by online sports bettors. The habit involves bettors making risky wagers to make up for past losses, and is a serious sign of problem gambling that several states are trying to curb.
New Survey Raising Red Flag Over Gen Z Views on Gambling
A new survey found that 26% of Gen Z investors view gambling as a legitimate form of investing. Prediction markets and the CFTC are taking most of the blame as they continue to blur the lines between investing and gambling.
NCPG Recommends Default Spending Limits in Pennsylvania
The National Council on Problem Gambling has recommended setting default spending limits for sportsbooks in Pennsylvania. The recommendation comes after a state-commissioned report details the impact of problem gambling.
How New Zealand Is Spending $81 Million to Tackle Gambling Harm
New Zealand's Ministry of Health has published its Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28, committing $81.358 million over three years to expand treatment services, grow the gambling harm workforce, and strengthen prevention efforts. The funding is drawn from a levy on the gambling industry and covers everything from helplines and clinical services to research, workforce scholarships and a new national online self-exclusion system.
Study Finds 18% of Arizona Bettors At Risk for Problem Gambling
A new study from the Arizona Department of Problem Gambling delivered some startling results. It found that almost 1 in 5 bettors are dealing with a moderate or high risk of problem gambling, despite prediction markets yet to gain much popularity.