
Archive: Vol-22-No-34-August-30-2024









Responsible Gambling, Problem Gambling: An Interconnected Spectrum of Care
Funding problem gambling treatment is becoming a big issue and the addition of the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) has multiplied the need.








Financial Literacy and Gambling
When looking to tackle a problem, addressing the root cause is often the most effective method. In the case of problem gambling, Sightline's Dakota Pate (l.) ponders the idea of emphasizing financial literary resources to help those in need.








‘I Don’t Need Help’
Today’s RGEM column from the University of Sydney’s Dr. Sally Gainsbury (l.) argues that sustainable gambling tools can be redesigned to be relevant for all players.








Reevaluating the Language We Use in Responsible Gaming
We can talk the talk and walk the walk, but what if people don’t understand the “talk” part? It's time to consider some changes, argues Alan Feldman (l.), director of strategic initiatives for UNLV's International Gaming Institute.








Advancing RG through RGEM
Reflections and goals for Responsible Gaming Education Month 2024 with Joe Maloney (l.), senior vice president, strategic communications at the American Gaming Association.








Responsible Gaming: Everyone’s Responsibility
GGB’s annual gathering of columns by responsible gaming experts begins on September 2 and continues through the month. Please share these thought pieces with your colleagues so we can all work together to end problem gambling.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau CE Will Not Seek Reelection; First Candidate Steps Up
Earlier this month, Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) announced he would step aside in December due to health concerns. On Aug. 28, a former Macau judge declared his candidacy. The election is in October.
US IN FOCUS
Cedar Rapids casino process takes another step, Hard Rock unveils permanent Rockford casino, a busy August for the Venetian and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Financial risk checks in the U.K., marketing restrictions in Finland, UKGC delays opt-in marketing update and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
DraftKings gobbles up Simplebet, another guilty plea in the California sports betting scandal, SEC institutes mandatory injury reporting and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
California tribes and cardrooms continue to spar over proposed bill, Koi Nation strikes back at Gov. Newsom, new tribal sports betting partnerships and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Philippine official nabbed in POGO probe, Thai casinos still full speed ahead, more fallout from the Alice Guo scandal and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Sports betting rush in Ecuador, concern about gambling impact on Brazilians’ finances, NFL’s 49ers sign Mexican casino partnership and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
Aristocrat debuts a new Las Vegas facility, more promotions from Konami and new European partnerships.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Hurry Up and Wait
There are currently a number of factors at play that should, in theory, cause investors to be relatively cautious for a little while. These include historically poor performance for the general market in September, uncertainty from the Fed and a looming presidential election.