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Casino Guru establishes Awards Project to recognize greatest industry achievements

Introducing the Casino Guru Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Responsible Gambling Casino Guru, a global leader in consumer safety and education within the gambling industry, proudly announces the launch of the Casino Guru Awards—a new initiative designed to recognize and reward outstanding achievements in responsible gambling and consumer protection. Building on years of experience and commitment […]

BetBlocker launches French versino of eponymous tool

BetBlocker Launches French Version, Now Supporting 20 Languages BetBlocker, the international charity dedicated to promoting safer gambling and empowering consumers to self-exclude, has unveiled its latest app version in French, marking the 20th language supported. This expansion opens the app to over 34 million gamblers in France and French-speaking regions, providing vital tools to help […]

KSA doubles down on the Prevention of Gambling Addiction program

Here’s a concise and professional summary of the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) and ZonMw’s renewed commitment to gambling harm prevention: KSA and ZonMw Allocate €21 Million to Continue National Gambling Addiction Prevention Program Through 2030 The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) and ZonMw have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling gambling-related harm with the launch of a […]

Trainwreck will be returning to streaming in June

Trainwreck to Return to Streaming on June 1 After Safety Concerns Background & Hiatus: Trainwreck, one of the world’s most famous streamers and co-founder of the streaming platform Kick, disappeared from the scene in late February, citing concerns about his safety. Though he kept details private, he shared in late March that he missed streaming […]

Boy band member faces prosecution in Japan over alleged online gambling

Japanese Police Refer Boy Band Member Shion Tsurubo to Prosecutors Over Online Gambling Incident Overview: Shion Tsurubo, 24-year-old member of the boy band JO1, has been referred to prosecutors for his online gambling activities. Tsurubo admitted to using an illegal online casino for several months but stopped after learning it was against the law. Details […]

Drake opens up about size of gambling losses, urges caution

Drake’s Revealed Gambling Losses Suggest Up to $20 Million Gambling Habits & Losses: Drake has been an avid gambler, reportedly betting large sums, with recent disclosures suggesting he may have lost as much as $20 million. This revelation came via an Instagram story where he shared his betting account history, showing bets of up to […]

Brian Christopher talks about early days of slots influencing, and why having fun is important

Brian Christopher Shares Insights on Building a YouTube Slots Empire at the Canadian Gaming Summit Journey from Small Beginnings: Started with only 14 subscribers. Grew into a global streaming presence, traveling the world to showcase gameplay from various locations. Content Strategy & Audience Connection: Emphasized the importance of showing your face and connecting personally with […]

Japan cracks down on illegal gambling – Fuji TV employees arrested

Japan Arrests Fuji TV Employees Over Illegal Gambling Activities Legal Context: Gambling, including online betting through unregistered websites, remains illegal in Japan. The country actively works to limit access to illegal gambling platforms and targets both individuals and operators involved in such activities. Recent Arrests: Yoshitaka Suzuki, a manager at Fuji TV Network’s show planning […]

xQc’s gambled $3.6bn with Stake

xQc’s Recent Stream Reveals Massive Betting and Low Win Rate Betting Overview: During a live stream on June 27, xQc (aka FELIXGAMBA) disclosed his betting history on Stake, an online casino platform. He wagered a staggering $3,588,194,245.26 across 1,345,423 bets, averaging $2,666.99 per bet. Win-Loss Ratio: Out of all bets, xQc won only 128,120, representing […]

Cleveland Guardians’ Ortiz investigated over gambling by MLB

Cleveland Guardians’ Pitcher Luis Ortiz Placed on Leave Amid Gambling Investigation Recent Development: Luis Ortiz, the Guardians’ most active pitcher this season with 88.2 innings pitched, has been placed on non-disciplinary leave. The MLB is investigating potential involvement in betting activities linked to Ortiz’s games. Details of the Investigation: An integrity firm, IC360, flagged unusual […]