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Group alerts to surge in young gambling addictions in Japan

Japan's Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction has pointed out that the proliferation of online betting due to COVID-19 has led to a surge in young individuals developing gambling addiction.

Concerns mount over potential Euro 2024 gambling addiction surge among Thais

Concerns mount that the Euro 2024 tournament may lead to a rise in gambling addiction among Thai football fans.

Skill-based gambling machines pose unique gambling addiction risks: study

People who play skill-based gambling machines (SGMs) have higher rates of gambling harm and problem gambling, a recent study by Central Queensland University shows.

Royal Commission hears from Crown’s victims of gambling addiction

Victoria’s Royal Commission into Crown Resorts has heard from victims of gambling addiction that had played at its Crown Melbourne casino. 

First gambling addiction recovery center in South Korea

The Jeongseon Gambling Problem Recovery Center, the first gambling addiction rehabilitation institution in South Korea, will soon start operating in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do.

India aims for $1.7B revenue from online gambling tax in FY25

India anticipates collecting up to 140 billion rupees ($1.7 billion) in Goods and Services Tax (GST) during the next financial year through the taxation of online gambling companies

India targets $1.7B in gambling tax revenue for 2024

The Indian government anticipates collecting approximately INR 140 billion ($1.7 billion) in goods and services tax (GST) from online gambling companies in the upcoming financial year.

Lucrative China videogame ‘skin gambling’ websites operated with impunity for years – Study

Despite operating under strict legal restrictions concerning online gambling, Chinese videogame 'skin gambling' websites have found ways to continue their activities by reframing them as being part of the esports industry.

Australian gambling harm services being blocked by online platforms: report

The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) claims that their services are being barred on Google amid a rise in wagering adverts and following Sportsbet’s partnership with TikTok.

Victorian Government launches new trial program to combat problem gambling

The Victorian government has launched a new trial program to combat problem gambling in rural areas. Starting in Ballart the new program is focused on new treatment and support of problem gamblers in country areas.