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Monzo tells ministers to enforce gambling blocks for UK banks

Online bank Monzo urges the UK government to force banks to issue blocks on gambling transactions Monzo and addiction experts and researchers wrote a letter to sports minster, Nigel Huddleston, calling for a law review that would allow customers to block gaming transactions. They contend that this would remove hurdles problem gamblers face when seeking…

Netherlands: Govt prioritises player protection ahead of new iGaming market

The iGaming market is set to open this year in the Netherlands but there are concerns on player protection and exposing underage people to the gambling world Sander Dekker, the Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, has vowed that the government will make sure that young adolescents and children will be protected when the iGaming market…

International Tennis Integrity Agency bans player for 30 months

Nikita Gudozhnikov failed to co-operate with an integrity investigation, resulting in a massive ban and $7,500 fine The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has fined Gudozhnikov $7,500 while also issuing a ban of 30 months, starting on 4th Feb 2021, after a ruling by Ian Mill QC – an anti corruption hearing officer.

5% of gamblers become addicts – experts open up to SiGMA News

SiGMA News is digging deep into the causes of addiction. In a three part series we’ll be taking a look at gambling addiction, its symptoms, triggers and possible treatment Problem gambling is sometimes referred to as the ‘hidden illness’ as unlike substance addiction the signs of a gambler are mostly hidden. According to various researchers,…

Oxford study find high levels of gambling correlate with increased mortality

A study from researchers at Oxford University find higher rates of gambling are associated with higher rates of mortality and unemployment In a study published 4 February and titled ‘The association between gambling and financial, social and health outcomes in big financial data’, Oxford University highlight the harmful effects of gambling. Led by Dr Naomi…

Gambling Commission imposes new online gaming restrictions

The restrictions will come into effect by 31st October, including limits on spin speeds, banning speed-up play and much more The Gambling Commission has announced new restrictions regarding online casino games that aims to make the games less intensive and safer, coming into effect by 31st October.

Canadian gaming company CEO resigns after backlash for breaking COVID protocols

Former CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Rodney Baker, has resigned days after news surfaced that he had broken mandatory COVID-19 isolation protocols and stolen vaccines from vulnerable indigenous residents Canadian officials have charged former president and CEO of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Rodeny Baker, and his wife Ekatarina for breaking coronavirus protocols,…

Gambling addictions soar during pandemic

A?Co Limerick center in Ireland reported that the number of people seeking help for gambling addictions has risen by 50% due to the pandemic The number of players seeking professional help for gambling at Co Limerick?center?has increased considerably by 50% during the pandemic. Several people have fallen back financially over the excessive addiction caused by…

Veikkaus undergoes historical reform

The reform will require?Veikkaus’ slot machines?to?implement?compulsory authentication? According to the official site of?Veikkaus, their slot machines will undergo a historical reform in a bid to fight against gambling addiction and underage gambling. The new reform?will see their?slot machines?at non-casino venues?all over Finland?be subject to compulsory authentication. These places include kiosks,?restaurants, stores and service stations.??