Russian Casinos Could Face $6,500 Fines for Allowing Bets from
Lawmakers want Russian casinos to pay heavy fines if they let gambling addicts who have added their names to the country’s new “self-prohibition” registry place bets.
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Ohio sportsbooks unlikely to oppose credit card ban
After weeks of contemplation, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has officially announced its intention to ban the use of credit cards for sports betting in the state.
Focal CEO Tracy Schrans on Identifying Problem Gambling Risks
Licensed gambling companies are mandated to promote responsible gambling.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Tackle Problem Gambling
Pennsylvania State Representatives Tarkin Khan and Jamie Flick propose a bipartisan bill package to address problem gambling and enhance consumer protections in the expanding online gaming landscape.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Bettor Protection Bills
Two lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking note of recent legislative efforts to bolster consumer protections for gambling in Colorado by introducing similar legislation of their own.
SEC Mandates Sports Betting Training for Student-Athletes
In the wake of the Texas Tech player, Brendan Sorsby’s controversy, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has become the first to announce that it will now make it compulsory for student-athletes to take sports betting-related training, which will focus on responsible gambling and problem gambling.
Michigan Expands Free Gambling Blocking Tool Access
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has expanded its free Gamban program by purchasing 100 additional licenses, amid strong early demand from residents.
Minister Guimarães Discusses Brazil's Online Betting Sector Measures
Brazil’s Minister of Institutional Relations, José Guimarães, said the government has yet to define how it will address the country’s online betting sector amid growing concerns over problem gambling.