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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

From casinos to video gaming machines to sports betting apps on cell phones, access to gambling has expanded significantly in recent years. While that has led to increased tax revenue across Illinois, it's also accompanied by a growing problem: gambling addiction. Bill Johnson of Bartonville is approaching 50 years in continuous recovery from…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 April 2024

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Online gambling operators launch responsible betting organization

Seven of the United States' largest online betting operators have joined together to create the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an organization committed to promoting "responsible online gaming by supporting independent research, promoting best practices, and driving consumer and industry education and awareness efforts." The…

Industry ・ 28 March 2024

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6-month gambling spree at Wynn Las Vegas funded by $10M fraud scheme, lawsuit alleges

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in California details allegations of a $10 million fraud scheme that paid for a six-month gambling spree at the Wynn Las Vegas last year. Sara Jacqueline King of Orange County is accused of falsifying loans that were never made. Instead, she used the money herself. The lawsuit, filed Feb.…

Law ・ 21 February 2023

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The most popular sports games in online casinos in Canada

Digital gambling is all about providing the best experience to the players. Unlike traditional casinos, modern platforms can experiment with the latest gaming technologies and offer a broad selection of internet-based games. Sports games are some of the most popular ones in Canadian online casinos, as they allow players to get closer to the action…

Sports ・ 02 December 2022

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Drake Has Bet Over $1B In Virtual Gambling Since December

It's safe to say Drake has "Deep Pockets." The 6 God has always had an itch for gambling and he's definitely scratching his to kick-off 2022. Whether it's betting on sports, hitting the blackjack or roulette tables, Drake has been known to throw a few bucks down. With COVID-19 restrictions hampering Toronto casinos, Drake has found virtual gambling…

Religion ・ 29 October 2022

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Canadian Basketball Teams That Are Sponsored By Online Casinos

The online casino industry has been quite prevalent over the last few years, and its popularity across the globe only continues to soar higher. While many would claim that its mainstream success is due to the evolution of technology over the years, the online casino industry also committed some effort to ensure that success. One of the popular…

Sports ・ 27 June 2022

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PointsBet goes live with online casino in Pennsylvania

PointsBet Pennsylvania, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PointsBet Holdings Limited, has received authorization from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to launch its online casino product in the state. Beginning with a soft launch before a full operations launch, PointsBet's online casino presence in the Keystone State follows its sports…

Sports ・ 15 April 2022

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Bet Slippin’ Podcast: 2022 NBA playoff gambling preview

Hosts Geoff Clark and Nathan Beighle give a betting breakdown of the first round in the 2022 NBA playoffs along with predictions for who will make the NBA Finals, win the championship and NBA Finals MVP. Listen as they offer up their picks, predictions and best bets. Visit SportsbookWire.com Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY…

Sports ・ 14 April 2022

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Drake Wagered $1 Billion in an Online Casino During a Month

Drake is one of the most famous gamblers in modern pop culture. While many casinos in Canada are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, Drake is having fun at online casinos. Known for his addiction to gambling, Drake spent $1 billion on online gambling from December 28 to February 6. This is how he compensated for the inability to play in real…

NFL ・ 05 April 2022

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Ontario online gambling market officially launches

It didn't take long for a wager to be placed in Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry. Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada since last summer but the industry didn't fully open in Ontario until 12:01 a.m. on Monday. PointsBet announced just 50 seconds into the launch its "first big wager" in the province was a $500 two-leg…

Industry ・ 04 April 2022

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BetRivers Among the First Ontario Online Casinos to Launch

We are thrilled to bring millions of Ontario gaming enthusiasts into the expanding BetRivers community and to deliver the same best-in-class products and trusted services Rush Street Interactive (RSI) wasted no time making its products available in Canada - its third country - on Monday, launching both online casino and sports betting in Ontario,…

Sports ・ 04 April 2022