FFOG Names Initial Board for Industry-Independent Gambling Reform Push
The family advocacy group says it will reject gambling-company money as it challenges the direction of U.S. problem-gambling advocacy.
The family advocacy group says it will reject gambling-company money as it challenges the direction of U.S. problem-gambling advocacy.
Senate Bill 597 keeps the casino age at 21 while directing penalty revenue to addiction prevention, education and treatment.
More than 30,000 people are enrolled in at least one state programme as regulators track continued growth in voluntary exclusions.
The gambling-harm nonprofit is seeking its third leader in less than two years following a dispute over its relationship with Kalshi.
The statewide initiative directs residents to free, confidential support while targeting early signs of harm.
The commission voted unanimously to stay in the problem-gambling council, but said Kalshi’s membership and related litigation will remain under review.
Parti Québécois leader backs commercial licensing proposal before Oct. 5 election, while Loto-Québec has warned against giving foreign operators an advantage.
Shorter terms, broader sign-up routes and a marketing ban would remake the program, but the rules still need to clear public review.
The agencies urged Floridians to set limits, treat play as entertainment and use helplines if gambling becomes a concern.
Internal correspondence also points to inflated Brisbane forecasts, staff upheaval and unresolved financial-crime failures.
The state says the new service will help callers with housing, transport and food as helpline demand rises
Mike Sciandra says bettors should set rules in advance, watch for red flags and use a 24-hour hotline if gambling starts to spiral.
The draft would recognise addiction as a disorder, tighten checks on online betting and ban wagers on political and humanitarian events.
The province wants extra support beyond Recovery Alberta, with funding tied to iGaming revenue and applications due Sept. 10.
The state scored far better on gambling problems and treatment than on gambling-friendliness, even as legal betting rules remain tightly drawn.
The Gambling Commission says its new annual baseline is now its main evidence base, but warns against comparing the figures with older surveys.
France’s regulator said the firm missed warning signs across 30 players and failed to step up support
The classroom lessons are aimed at students aged 12 to 20 and focus on legal age limits, ad tactics and addiction risks.
The commission says addiction is a public-health emergency and wants anonymized player data, stricter ad rules and more self-limits.
City Hall meeting brought in schools, clinicians and support groups as Almond Digital Health pitched an early-intervention model.