Sports bettors in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Vermont may have to pay a surcharge of 3 – 4% of their winning bets at DraftKings, as operator takes a stand against rising tax rates.
The operators were fined for breaching the terms of their licenses by misreporting sports betting handle and accepting bets on concluded matches, as NJDGE continues paying close attention to sports betting operations in the state.
A 17-person illegal sports betting ring running out of Staten Island was busted by the NYPD involving members of the Gambino family and nearly $23 million in illegal gambling handle.
A study found that a great number of children in the UK are exposed to gambling ads and activities at a very young age, leading to significant risks of problem gambling later in life.
US lawmakers continue trying to restrict sports betting ads on live TV on both federal and state level in fear of problem gambling running rampant if advertising is not heavily regulated.
ANJ seeks to protect consumers by questioning several common T&C provisions relating to consumer rights and unwarranted restrictions of players across the licensed betting platforms.
The new marketing campaign will aim to inform the public of the dangers of problem gambling, tools at their disposal to fight it, and the unregulated off-shore sites operating outside the confines of the law.
The MVP stars in a new 30-second spot that will be aired across the US and Canada, promoting responsible gambling tools and the GameSense program available across the BetMGM platforms.
The Bill looks to create a comprehensive 10-member Task Force to battle problem gambling and advice the General Assembly on new methods and programs that should be instated over the next few years.
The campaign enters its second year with boosted funding and full support of the MGCB, allowing King Media to create a variety of new useful advertising content to battle problem gambling in Michigan.
The three ads will amount to 5% of the total ads, as the NFL remains consistent in limiting the exposure their fans have to sports betting and other forms of gambling via game broadcasts.
The Belgian Expertise Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs calls for increase in gambling age and other regulations to prevent problem gambling and protect Belgian youth.
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) launched its college-focused website in 2011. It’s designed for those of legal gambling age.
Online program follows pair of surveys designed to help the NCAA’s national office identify key topics of discussion related to sports betting.
Colorado Division of Gaming launches an official Self-Exclusion responsible gambling program for casino gaming & sports betting, taking over list management.
The survey also found that high-value bettors, meaning those who deposit at least $500 monthly, are three times more likely to fall for a fraud scheme.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency regulation to launch the account. It will be funded with tax revenue from sports betting, which launches in September.
Deloitte survey highlights the increased engagement of younger sports fans in sports betting and related online activities, along with concerns about its impact.
This time, the two will join forces to educate the membership of the Major League Soccer Players Assocation (MLSPA).
Under revised guidelines, student-athletes who violate the rules will face punishment based in part on the cumulative dollar value of their illegal sports wagers.