Author: Daniel Williams

Professor Colin O’Gara, who currently serves as St John of God Hospital’s consultant psychiatrist and head of addiction services, spoke with the Irish Examiner on the Government’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 and shared his concerns about how long it is taking for the new legislation to be implemented. The bill has been in the works for several years now, but the Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann (Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland) that is to demand accountability from the gambling sector is yet to be officially established, despite how last month…

UK charity GamCare has released the latest data on how many individuals sought help for gaming-related issues via GamCare’s gambling helpline during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The news follows the Football Association’s announcement that West Ham footballer Lucas Paqueta has been charged with alleged betting misconduct. Nearly 130 Individuals Called the National Gambling Helpline Due to Gambling-Like Activities As reported by streaming service ITVX, GamCare’s data specifically pertains to gaming products dubbed “gambling-like activities,” which are considered somewhat of a grey area when it comes to gambling, particularly when regulation…

Winners of British horseracing events will bag a total of £70.5 million in prize money in 2024 thanks to contributions by members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). As revealed by the council and the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) this Tuesday, financial support sourced from BGC operators for 2023/2024 is projected to stand at £105 million, up by £5 million, compared to 2022/2023. The news comes as talks surrounding the Government’s proposal to implement affordability checks continue to serve as a source of conflict between British horseracing, the…

Law firm Carter Capner Law is planning on taking legal action against P&O Cruises, the Daily Mail Australia has revealed. The investigation concerns the cruise line’s gambling operations, as last week, it was disclosed that passenger Shane Dixon jumped overboard after a session at the ship’s casino venue left him with AU$4,000 in gambling debt. The circumstances surrounding Mr Dixon’s death prompted the CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Carol Bennett, to express doubts about whether the cruising company has sufficient responsible gambling measures in place, and other passengers…

According to an ASX announcement made by The Star Entertainment Group Limited (The Star), Hard Rock’s Pacific partner has been among the entities that have approached The Star with intentions of making a reported takeover deal. The news follows last week’s disclosure that AUSTRAC and SkyCity have proposed for the casino resort to pay a fine of AU$67 million for money laundering breaches. Further details on what Hard Rock’s interest in The Star entails have not yet been provided, but the gambling company did clarify that no “substantive discussions” on…

As announced by the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) on Friday morning, Kearyn Baccus, Clayton Lewis, and Ulises Dávila, who play for the A-League team Macarthur FC, are facing charges for their alleged participation in betting corruption tied to the manipulation of yellow cards. If found guilty, the players will be punished for multiple counts of corrupting a betting outcome of an event. The investigation that led to the arrests was helmed by Strike Force Beaconview, and according to the NSWPF, senior player and Macarthur FC captain Ulises Dávila…

The Christchurch District Court has charged a local man as well as his company for breaching New Zealand’s gambling regulations after the Te Tari Taiwhenua (Department of Internal Affairs) accused the defendant of profiting off of an unlicensed lottery. As outlined by New Zealand’s Scoop, the proceeds exceeded NZ$11 million, and this shocking sum was allegedly earned through the selling of online lottery tickets. The lottery rewards reportedly included prizes valued at over NZ$5,000, such as boats, expensive cars, and more. Prizes of this size cannot be included in lotteries…

With Sandro Tonali’s suspension nearing its end, the football star paid a visit to students at a sports school in Bari, Italy, to speak about his journey to recovering from gambling addiction. The meeting was organised by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Tonali’s gambling struggles came to light not long after he was transferred to Newcastle in 2023 when an investigation led by the FIGC uncovered that he had wagered on football games while playing for AC Milan. This eventually resulted in a ten-month ban from professional football, and he…

Carol Bennett, CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform, spoke with Travel Weekly on the circumstances surrounding the passing away of 50-year-old P&O cruise ship passenger Shane Dixon, who fell overboard after incurring a substantial AU$4,000 gambling debt aboard the ship. Ms Bennett put the responsible gambling measures of P&O into question and told Travel Weekly that the cruise line should be held accountable for what happened. Allegations of Harmful Gambling Inducements Details regarding the situation emerged when the deceased’s brother, Scott Dixon, reached out to the Daily Mail and…

In a press release issued on the news website Scoop, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) announced the sentencing of Iosefa Ta’alo Ape from Auckland, who was recently caught stealing class 4 gambling machine grant funds. Mr Ape’s punishment involves six months of home detention, with another six months being designated for post-detention. Under the Gambling Act 2003, non-casino establishments in New Zealand are mandated to distribute money earned from Class 4 pokies in the form of grants. According to Hon. Peter Dunne, who served as the Minister of Internal…