National

Puerto Rico joins U.S. national self-regulatory program

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Kathryn Evans, Audience Research and Development Executive

Puerto Rico joins the United States in offering a national self-exclusion regime across land-based and online gambling. On Tuesday, Puerto Rico’s gaming regulator, the Puerto Rico Government Commission, announced its participation in the National Voluntary Regulation Program (NVSEP). The merger, scheduled to begin in June this year, will introduce a centralized mechanism that will allow … Read more

The number of young and diverse callers will increase in 2025, according to the US National Gambling Helpline

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Kathryn Evans, Audience Research and Development Executive

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