Expert: Video Game Loot Boxes Allowing Kids In Canada To Gamble
Dr. Jeff Derevensky tells PlayCanada that video game loot boxes that offer random in-game prizes allow kids to gamble with real money.
Posted on: October 3, 2023 |
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Expert Tips To Keep Young People From Developing Gambling Problems
Dr. Jeff Derevensky says adolescents have much higher rates of problem gambling than adults and are particularly vulnerable.
Posted on: September 8, 2023 |
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Apollo Hit With $100,000 In Fines For Alleged Responsible Gambling Violations
AGCO fines to online gambling operators that break the rules are now believed to total nearly $400,000 since Ontario's online market opened.
Posted on: August 15, 2023 |
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MLSPA Partners With Responsible Gambling Groups To Better Educate Players
The Major League Soccer Players Association has signed a three-year partnership with Entain Foundation U.S. and EPIC Risk Management.
Posted on: June 30, 2023 |
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BC Casinos To Implement ID Verification As Part Of Self-Exclusion
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation's decision comes as part of an initiative to support people who have registered for self-exclusion.
Posted on: May 18, 2023 |
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SPRinG App Offers 24/7 Support To People With Gambling Problems
The SPRinG app is a self-management journaling and monitoring tool, designed to better understand unique gambling patterns and urges.
Posted on: May 10, 2023 |
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Ontario Seeing Increase In Problem Gambling Calls
Connex Ontario reports that 800 of its 2,000 recent problem gambling related calls have been about online gambling.
Posted on: March 31, 2023 |
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Studies Find Link Between Video Game Loot Boxes And Problem Gambling
Problem gambling researchers are concerned video game loot boxes are just disguised gambling that could negatively impact children.
Posted on: March 24, 2023 |
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BetMGM Affirms Commitment To BCLC’s Responsible Gambling Program
A deal to enhance the B.C. Lottery's responsible gambling program GameSense has been extended five years with BetMGM.
Posted on: March 3, 2023 |
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Responsible Gambling Tool Focuses On Positive Play To Beat Problem Gambling
Considering positive gambling behaviours, not just the problems, offers the chance to promote healthy gambling habits and identify problematic behaviours sooner.
Posted on: February 16, 2023 |
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