NCAA Joins The Bad Actor Program to Help Protect Athletes
The NCAA has announced it has joined the Bad Actor Program to help fight growing harassment from angry bettors. The program will support athletes, coaches, and officials by providing support, tools, and the ability to investigate harassment cases.
Rutgers Study Finds Alarming Results From Underage Gambling Study
A study from Rutgers University found an alarming spike in gambling among bettors between the ages of 13 and 17. About 42.7% of these participants have gambled in the past year, while over 18% reported gambling at least weekly.
Pennsylvania Bills Propose Major Changes to Gambling Market
The Pennsylvania House is considering a bipartisan package of bills to curb problem gambling. The bipartisan effort includes drastic proposals to restrict marketing, bet types, deposits, and permissions for young bettors for both online sports betting and iGaming.
Problem Gambling Foundation Calls for Gambling Advertising Ban in New Zealand
The Problem Gambling Foundation is calling for a gambling advertising ban, saying stronger enforcement is needed as New Zealand moves towards a regulated online casino market.
Colorado Study Links Gambling Ads to Increased Activity
A study from the University of Colorado found a strong link between gambling ads and activity, as well as problem gambling. It found that states where operators spent the most money on ads saw larger spikes in wagers and problem gambling.
Ohio Looks to Restrict Promo Offers for Bettors Using RG Tools
Ohio’s sports betting regulator has proposed a new rule to limit promos for bettors who use responsible gambling tools. It would ban sportsbooks from direct marketing to bettors who have signed up or updated their tools for at least 48 hours.
Northern Territory Bill Targets Betting Bonuses and Young Adult Deposits
A bill introduced by Justine Davis would cap deposits for bettors aged 18–24, ban betting inducements and impose stronger harm-prevention duties on NT-licensed operators.
NBA, WNBA, NCPG Launch New Responsible Gambling Campaign
The NBA and WNBA have partnered with the NCPG to launch a responsible gambling campaign. It will address sportsbooks and prediction markets, and focus on young bettors. It aims to raise awareness of problem gambling and promote healthy betting habits.
ACT Gambling Reforms to Ban Cash Withdrawals at Pokie Venues
The ACT plans to restrict cash withdrawals at pokie venues and introduce mandatory cashless gaming, alongside longer shutdown periods and fewer gaming machines.
Study: Online Sports Betting Linked to Uptick in ER Visits
A study of Ontario’s sports betting market showed a link between online sports betting and a spike in ER visits. It found that the number of bettors visiting ERs for sports betting addiction has almost doubled since Ontario’s market launched.