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Bulgaria to consider gambling ad ban and other restrictions

Lawmakers in Bulgaria have introduced a bill to ban gambling advertising and combat unlicensed iGaming, amongst other measures to reduce problem gambling.

The proposed bill states [...]

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MGM Resorts and BetMGM expand Kindbridge collaboration

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are strengthening their collaboration with Kindbridge to support problem gambling research and mental health services across North America.

As part of [...]

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Landmark bill introduced in the US to address gambling addiction

Lawmakers in the United States have introduced legislation that would establish the first ever federal funding stream dedicated to preventing, treating and researching gambling addiction.

Introduced [...]

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Lotteries and betting lead Britain’s gambling activities

The Gambling Commission has released the findings of its latest gambling participation survey, which uses an experimental method to gather responses from participants.

The “experimental statistics” [...]

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New York

New York State enhances voluntary self-exclusion process

The New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is seeking to improve the voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) process at gaming facilities across the state with the [...]

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Netherlands

HoR approves tax hike as gambling comes into focus in Dutch election

Lawmakers in the Netherlands have approved an increase in gambling tax as parliament goes into recess ahead of the general election later this month.

In this [...]

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Queensland introduces legislation to bring tighter controls over casinos

The Australian state of Queensland has introduced tougher new laws to increase scrutiny and improve the integrity of the state’s land-based casinos.

The proposed legislation by [...]

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BGC urges continuing funding of gambling support charities

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is urging the UK government to ensure that independent research, education and treatment services for problem gambling continue to [...]

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Gambling levy proposal opened to public consultation

The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) is set to benefit from £100 million in new funding under a proposed levy on gambling operators.

Income from [...]

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Gambling addiction charity Gordon Moody names new CEO

British gambling addiction charity Gordon Moody has named Monica Shafaq as its new chief executive officer.

Following an extensive and thorough recruitment process conducted by Gordon [...]

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Victoria government implements reforms to prevent gambling harm

The Australian state of Victoria has introduced legislation to enforce mandatory closure periods for all gaming machine areas in venues except the casino.

The move marks [...]

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BetMGM

BetMGM partners Kindbridge to support problem gamblers in Colorado

BetMGM has entered into a partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to develop a new mental health access program for problem gamblers in Colorado.

The first-of-its-kind partnership [...]

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