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South Africa Moves to Tighten Gambling Advertising Rules
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Ohio House Considers Drastic Scale Down of Sports Betting
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Crown Tightens Responsible Gambling Controls Across Australian Casinos
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Louisiana Prop Bet Debate Exposes a Complex Problem
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New Zealand Nurse Fraud Case Linked to Gambling Losses
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New Jersey Bill to Ban Micro-Betting Heads to Senate Floor
A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban micro-betting in the state, setting up a full vote. The bill has received much support, though opponents fear it may make it harder for Atlantic City to compete.
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Is America’s Problem Gambling Crisis About to Explode
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Massachusetts Bill Aims to Crack Down on Problem Gambling
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CASPR Shares Gambling Safety Report Cards For All 50 States
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Failed NCAA Gambling Investigation is Cause for Concern
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Giannis Investment in Kalshi Raises Integrity Questions
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Live gambling ads linked to higher betting during World Cup
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New York Warns Bettors Against Predictions Ahead of Super Bowl
The New York Attorney General issued a consumer warning over prediction markets ahead of Super Bowl LX. She reminded the public that the industry lacks solid regulation and is exploiting a loophole to offer sports betting.
BetMGM Updates Its Terms to Address Athlete Harassment
BetMGM updated its terms and conditions to include a section on athlete harassment. It states that it will suspend or permanently ban bettors who harass athletes over lost wagers. The change comes ahead of the Winter Olympics and NCAA Tournament.
NCPG Announces New Toll-Free Problem Gambling Hotline
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GambleAware report highlights key learnings from stigma reduction campaign
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Gambling Commission sets out enforcement and priorities in annual report
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Fears Grow Over Impact of Prediction Markets on Young Bettors
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Is There a Problem Gambling Crisis Brewing in Illinois
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Public Opinion on Sports Betting Shifts, According to New Poll
A new poll found that public opinion has begun to shift against the sports betting industry, with people concerned over gambling addiction and betting scandals. The poll found that more people favor expanding sports betting in the US.
Wyoming Joins National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
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