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- University of Cambridge Study Reveals Gambling Advertisements Reach Young Men at Double the Rate of Women
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Research
A research team led by the University of Cambridge found that gambling advertisements on social media platforms reach men 2.3 times more frequently than women. The study, which ana...
- French Regulator ANJ Demands Aggressive Action as Problem Gambling Rates Targeted for 2027 Reduction
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Following a comprehensive review of the industry's prevention plans, France's national gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has declared that current efforts ar...
- Norway Unveils 2026–2029 Action Plan to Shield Youth from Gambling-Style Mechanics in Video Games
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Europe
The Norwegian government has launched a strategic four-year initiative targeting citizens aged 9 to 25 to combat the rise of gambling harms and addictive gaming elements like loot...
- Advocacy Group CASPR Challenges U.S. Gambling Policy and Proposes GLP-1 Medications as Potential Addiction Treatment
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The Center for Addiction Science, Policy, and Research is urging state legislatures to shift focus from post-addiction recovery to proactive consumer protections. Executive Directo...
- German Study Links Gambling Advertising to Increased Behavioral Risks Among Younger Vulnerable Male Players
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
A large-scale survey of nearly 4,800 active gamblers found that individuals with gambling disorders are significantly more likely to alter their behavior after exposure to advertis...
- South African Betting Operators Warn of Effective 39% Tax Rate as Government Proposes New 20% National Levy
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The South African government has proposed a new 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) from online betting, aimed at curbing problem gambling. Industry stakeholders, led...
- Massachusetts Gaming Commission Passes Landmark Rule Mandating Transparency in Sportsbook "Limiting" Practices
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has enacted a first-in-the-nation rule requiring sportsbooks to notify bettors when they are being limited. The r...