Bet everything, lose everything: How gambling shapes life in Italy
When Luciano walked into an anti-addiction clinic in the central Italian city of Pisa, the only thing he…
Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now
Commissioners at Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator will stop accepting gifts from betting companies, at least for…
Recovered addict Mark Kempster backs move to ban betting advertising at state-owned venues
Ryk GoddardSo you’ve had a gambling addiction? Mark KempsterI’ve had a really bad one. Mark KempsterI’m always an…
‘Labour must break free from the gambling lobby – and raise taxes’
Earlier this month, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in an interview that “gambling brings joy to millions”…
Calls for football clubs to divest from pokies with more than $110 million lost to machines
Bree Hughes does not think in terms of dollars when asked how much she lost to poker machines…
‘I think life is too short not to spend your money; I mean, you can’t take it with you’ – The Irish Times
Singer and actor Susan McFadden stars in the lead role in the Christmas panto, Snow Queen, at The…
Reeves Plots Bolder UK Budget as Labour Fears Tinkering Won’t Do
Rachel Reeves is considering bolder and more progressive tax changes at her upcoming UK budget than some investors…
Is Legal Sports Gambling Creating Cheaters or Exposing a Long-Held Secret?
Recent reports that a number of current and former NBA players were allegedly faking injuries and trading inside…
Pick n Pay CEO’s views on gambling are valid, if somewhat selfish
With gambling generating gross revenue of around R74 billion, there is a growing problem with how accessible online…
States Try to Curb Gambling Addiction As Sports Betting Increase
It isn’t easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino. But that’s what…
Prediction Market Boom Blurs Line Between Trading and Gambling
The prediction-market moment is here. At its best, the embrace of events-based contracts could represent a new asset-class:…
Gordon Brown’s Gambling Statistics Misuse Slammed by Regulator – Guido Fawkes
The Office for Statistics Regulation – the regulatory arm of the UK Statistics Authority – has spent the…