Almost half (49.48%) of all contacts are individuals between the ages of 18 and 34, continuing the trend of younger generations seeking support. In its 2025 annual report released last week, the US National Problem Gambling Helpline reported major changes in the profile of those seeking help. The helpline, which handles calls, texts and web … Read more
The postponement follows a series of protests against the FRA. The UK Gambling Commission has postponed a decision on the full implementation of its Financial Risk Assessment (FRA). The announcement was made after a board meeting held on May 21st. In a statement to iGB, the commission said it held a board meeting yesterday to … Read more
The survey also reported that public perception was uneven about upcoming reforms to the Finnish gambling market that would see Veikkaus lose its online monopoly. A survey of 1,000 Finnish residents found that blocking payments to unauthorized gambling sites is widely considered to be the single most effective means of combating illegal gambling. The survey, … Read more
A common discussion in the Netherlands involves raising the age for online slots to 24 years. As the debt crisis deepens among young people in Enschede, the Netherlands, local politician Merriam Schmer of the CDA (Christian Democratic Party) has called for nationwide action to raise the minimum legal age for online gambling from 18 to … Read more
Operators appear to be stabilizing following increased remote gaming obligations. But is this just a lull before the real effects emerge? Six weeks after the UK doubled its remote gaming obligation from 21% to 40%, the immediate damage many feared had yet to show up in national earnings. Tier 1 Operators sound hurt, but not … Read more
listen to article • 0:00 minutes Legalized sports betting is sweeping states across the country, reshaping the relationship between fans, athletes and their favorite pastime in the process. In 2025, Americans bet a record $165 billion on sports. And over the past 18 months, federal authorities have indicted two Major League Baseball pitchers, a former … Read more
Karshi, a prediction market that claims not to be a gambling platform, has announced plans to donate $2 million to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), which continues to ride the nationwide surge. While prediction markets allow users to bet on or “trade” on nearly any outcome, from elections to sports to geopolitical events, … Read more