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The ready accessibility of online gambling across time zones means Australians can "always find something to gamble on," an expert has warned as a new survey finds advertising, video game gambling, and gaming livestreams are training youths to gamble from an early age. With video games now an "inherently social activity" and gamers interacting with…

Games ・ 26 March 2024

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Online gambling by students at New Zealand secondary schools ‘concerning’

Online gambling by students at secondary schools across New Zealand is of high concern, support services say, leading to fears of said students developing gambling addictions later in life. School pupils are accessing offshore online gambling sites through their phones during school hours, a Herald investigation has found. Online casino games and…

Gambling Addiction ・ 20 November 2023

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The Rise of Online Bingo in the UK

Recently, there has been a resurgence of Bingo, a classic game played by many of the population in the United Kingdom in previous years. The rebirth of this game has gained the attention of many gamers in the country due to its advanced technology, which has made it more enjoyable. Bingo is an easy and fun game that anyone can enjoy. With…

Bingo ・ 29 September 2023

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Video games with simulated gambling to be given R18+ rating under new proposal to protect children and problem gamblers

The federal government will move to apply an R18+ rating to all video games that contain simulated gambling as part of a proposal targeted at restricting children's access to popular casino-style games. It will also seek to change classification rules to require all games with paid loot boxes - where players can purchase a box with a randomised…

Games ・ 29 March 2023

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Bristol gambling centre to improve treatment for addicts

A £4m centre to study the impact of gambling has opened in Bristol. The Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC) at the University of Bristol seeks to increase understanding and awareness of the dangers of gambling. It is funded by the charity GambleAware, which says gambling has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 1.4m people experiencing the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 May 2022

The Sunday Post

'I lost £25,000': Problem gambling soars in lockdown as fears mount for young Scots and children at risk

The number of Scots seeking help with problem gambling after lockdown has soared as experts voice deepening concerns. Calls to Gamstop, a free service helping people restrict their online gambling, has climbed by 23% on pre-lockdown figures. An estimated 207000 Scots are addicted to gambling or at risk of developing an addiction, with specialists…

Covid ・ 08 May 2022

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How Quarantine Has Impacted Online Business and Gambling

London, UK, January 31, 2022 McapMediaWire The COVID-19 outbreak has created a situation that has never been seen before, with enormous health, social, and economic impacts. Although not all industries were affected equally, the financial markets saw a crash from the outset of the pandemic. One of the least affected sectors by the market downturn…

Sports ・ 31 January 2022

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New research shows students are borrowing money to gamble

More than one in three university students who gamble are borrowing money to do so, new research has revealed. A survey of 2000 students across the UK found that 80% of them have gambled and 41% of this group admit that gambling has had a negative impact on their university experience, including missing lectures, assignment deadlines and social…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 January 2022

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How the pandemic played a key role in popularizing online bingo games?

The COVID-19 pandemic changed people's lives in various ways. From imposing social distancing norms to normalizing work from home, the pandemic has affected every aspect of our lifestyle and career. Thanks to COVID, mobile gaming has also seen an unprecedented surge, with one of the most significant areas being the online bingo sector. Before the…

Covid ・ 12 November 2021

Children & Young People Now

Game over: the risks of children gambling

Charlotte Goddard Tuesday, October 26, 2021 There are around 55000 "problem" gamblers aged 11 to 16 in the UK, according to the National Audit Office, with a further 85000 estimated to be at risk. A 2019 Gambling Commission survey found 11 per cent of 11- to 16-year-olds said they spent their own money on gambling in the past week. Young people's…

Gaming Authorities ・ 29 October 2021

The Press and Journal

Lockdown gambling: Women's secret addiction

In advance of Safer Gambling Week next month, which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of gambling, recent evidence has revealed the scale of addiction across the UK, which soared during lockdown as people dealt with loneliness, isolation and boredom. UK gamblers lost an astonishing £14.36 billion last year, compared with £8.36 billion a decade…

Covid ・ 09 October 2021

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The Future of Online Gambling in India

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the mandatory lockdown, the gambling industry has experienced positive out-turn. Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 12:51 By George Lewis Naturally, gambling is a fun-filled sensation, and almost everyone is susceptible to its influence. But in India, gambling is a highly complex topic. However, Indians…

Covid ・ 23 September 2021

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New initiative to teach Scottish pupils of the dangers of gambling

A PROGRAMME is being developed for schools in Glasgow to help educate young people about gambling harms, as part of efforts to tackle it as a public health issue. The initiative has been revealed as a major summit is being held by the city council to examine how to address problem gambling. Glasgow has the most betting shops in the UK with one for…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 September 2021

The Christian Institute

One million more Covid internet gamblers

Online betting rose significantly during the pandemic, the Gambling Commission has confirmed. Figures from the industry watchdog show a 12 per cent rise in the number of adults gambling on the web between 2019 and 2020. Half of those who gambled online during the past year did so using a mobile device, such as a smart phone. The Commission, which…

Covid ・ 26 August 2021

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The Social Elements of Online Casinos

Around 65 percent of Canada's adult population have played on an online casino in the past year and Canadian residents have access to at least 100 web based casinos around the world, with most of these being based offshore. Also, in the last two decades the number of land-based casino venues in the country has doubled to over 140. Land based…

Movies ・ 19 August 2021

Kulture Hub

How Online Gaming Has Eased Loneliness During the Pandemic

The pandemic forced a lot of loneliness but online gaming helped many to keep up with their social connections in the virtual realm. The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide health emergency that has had a massive effect on the entire world. Countries have been doing their best to fight off case counts and deaths since it was declared a pandemic back…

Covid ・ 30 July 2021

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3 reasons that make you stay in a land-based casino

Find out why land-based casinos are regaining their popularity after almost two decades of the unprecedented and unchallenged reign of online gambling dens Most of us who became familiar with gambling before online casinos took over this market truly feel sorry for the up-and-coming generation of players. They got used to flashy animated games with…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2021

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How football and COVID-19 are both triggers for a surge in online gambling

Euro 2020 is one of the biggest events in football, a festival of goal scoring and glory seeking - and for many, yet another opportunity to gamble. Anyone following the action - whether it's at a stadium, on TV or online - will never be far away from an advert inviting them to place a bet on what may or may not happen next. How about a quick punt…

Covid ・ 01 July 2021

County Press

Concerns over gambling and gaming habits of Isle of Wight youth

YOUTH workers and teachers are being shown how to help young people who have become drawn in to harmful gambling habits or who are gaming too much - with behaviours exacerbated during the pandemic. The Island Youth Mental Health Census 2019 suggested young people on the Island may be particularly vulnerable to anxiety and depression, which is often…

Gaming Authorities ・ 27 June 2021

Harlem World

From Harlem To Harare, Online Gambling Surged During The COVID-19 Pandemic

In the "it's not happening in Harlem " category, Consumer Affairs reports that COVID-19 lockdowns over the last year have significantly impacted consumers' behavior. Recent studies have found that more time at home during the pandemic has led to both positive and negative outcomes; some consumers have experienced personal growth during this time,…

Covid ・ 26 May 2021

Consumer & Society

Consumers have used online gambling more during the pandemic

The pandemic has impacted consumer behavior in many ways. Some of these changes have been positive. But, there have also been negative effects, like higher levels of substance abuse. Despite some consumers saying they experience personal growth during this time, others have found it has led to an increase in existing problematic behavioral…

Covid ・ 20 May 2021

Newswise

Study shows online gambling soared during lockdown, especially among regular gamblers

Newswise - Regular gamblers were more than six times more likely to gamble online compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Bristol and published today (17 May) in the Journal of Gambling Studies, showed regular male gamblers were particularly prone to gambling more often online during…

Covid ・ 17 May 2021

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Inevitable Impact of COVID-19 on Online Casinos

Are you the one who made proper use of online casinos during the lockdown due to the pandemic? Online casinos are now growing even more with free spin bonuses. COVID-19 has brought some significant changes in the livelihood, business, and behavioral patterns of people. For the past year, people have stayed inside their homes and found out ways to…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

London Post

Covid-19 Leads to the Popularity Growth of Online Casinos

We can all confirm that coronavirus has influenced the way we live our daily lives. We all underwent disruptions that nobody was ready for. As countries continue to impose strict curfew measures and lockdown rules, people are seeking alternatives to relieve stress and reduce boredom. Gamblers can no longer access traditional casinos and had to…

Covid ・ 19 January 2021

Review Journal

Las Vegas casinos could see younger gamblers spark post-pandemic return

Younger gamblers aren't known to be heavy spenders, but they could be the driving force behind the gaming industry's recovery. A May report from Las Vegas-based skill game maker Synergy Blue found 62 percent of U.S. gamblers 29 and younger would return to casinos once stay-at-home orders are lifted, while only 40 percent of those over age 60…

Covid ・ 06 February 2021