A new study from Rutgers University reveals alarming trends in teenage gambling. Nearly 43% of teens reported gambling in the past year, with significant risks for problem gambling.
A new bill in New Jersey aims to decriminalize underage gambling by imposing civil fines instead of criminal charges. The bipartisan effort is sponsored by Sen. James Beach (D) and Sen. Vincent Polistina (R).
South Korea has witnessed a significant increase in adolescent gambling arrests, with 559 cases recorded in 2024. Rep. Kim Hyung-jung urges government action to combat this growing issue.
South Korea has witnessed a significant increase in teen gambling, with a 40.9% rise in young people seeking treatment. The majority of cases involve illegal gambling operators.
Rep. Kevin Kiley has asked for an investigation into offshore sportsbooks that allowed wagers on the Little League World Series. BetOnline, one of the offshore operators, promotes and allows betting on the tournament.
A new study by the Center for Addiction and Mental Health reveals a tenfold increase in online gambling among young people in Ontario, raising concerns about mental health and exposure to gambling ads.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has fined Crown Sydney AU$1.75 million and The Star Sydney AU$500,000 for allowing a 16-year-old to gamble using a fake ID. The minor visited the casinos nearly two dozen times.