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Strategists with Bank of America said in a note the marketing machine behind gambling products “amplify participation and translate into rising credit balances and increased loss severity for lenders.”
Sports Gambling, Prediction Markets Could Lead To New Credit Risks For Young Men And Low Earners, Bank Warns
Strategists with Bank of America said in a note the marketing machine behind gambling products “amplify participation and translate into rising credit balances and increased loss severity for lenders.”
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Strategists with Bank of America said in a note the marketing machine behind gambling products “amplify participation and translate into rising credit balances and increased loss severity for lenders.”
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On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death.
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
628 bets in 72 minutes, then Lee killed himself. No one stopped him
After an inquest into the death of Lee Adams, 36, his family is calling for greater regulation of addictive online gambling
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death.
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
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The lawsuit accuses Stake of disguising itself as a “social casino” that doesn’t offer gambling with real money in an attempt to bypass state online gambling laws.
Drake, Adin Ross And Stake Online Casino Sued For ‘Deceptive’ Online Gambling Practices
The lawsuit accuses Stake of disguising itself as a “social casino” that doesn’t offer gambling with real money in an attempt to bypass state online gambling laws.
www.forbes.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The lawsuit accuses Stake of disguising itself as a “social casino” that doesn’t offer gambling with real money in an attempt to bypass state online gambling laws.
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At least three people with ties to the NBA have reportedly been arrested in connection to federal investigations into gambling.
Miami Heat's Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers' Chauncey Billups Reportedly Arrested In Gambling Probe
At least three people with ties to the NBA have reportedly been arrested in connection to federal investigations into gambling.
www.forbes.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
At least three people with ties to the NBA have reportedly been arrested in connection to federal investigations into gambling.
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Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
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A reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis.
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
October 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis.
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
Gambling Statistic:
Young adults (18-24 years) often have the highest prevalence of gambling addiction, with rates around 7.1% reported in some studies. Adolescents also show a higher risk compared to the general adult population.
Shocking Facts and Figures in 2025 fixingyounow.com/gambling-add...
Young adults (18-24 years) often have the highest prevalence of gambling addiction, with rates around 7.1% reported in some studies. Adolescents also show a higher risk compared to the general adult population.
Shocking Facts and Figures in 2025 fixingyounow.com/gambling-add...
Gambling Addiction Statistics: Shocking Facts and Figures in 2025
The truth behind gambling addiction statistics will shock you. See the data and take action now ot protect yourself or your loved one.
fixingyounow.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Gambling Statistic:
Young adults (18-24 years) often have the highest prevalence of gambling addiction, with rates around 7.1% reported in some studies. Adolescents also show a higher risk compared to the general adult population.
Shocking Facts and Figures in 2025 fixingyounow.com/gambling-add...
Young adults (18-24 years) often have the highest prevalence of gambling addiction, with rates around 7.1% reported in some studies. Adolescents also show a higher risk compared to the general adult population.
Shocking Facts and Figures in 2025 fixingyounow.com/gambling-add...
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Gambling Survey of Great Britain published today shows 2.7% of the population suffering 'problem gambling' - 1.4 million people
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Landmark study shows 1.4m Britons have a gambling problem
Watchdog’s report highlights growing dangers of slot machines and in-play betting on matches
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Gambling Survey of Great Britain published today shows 2.7% of the population suffering 'problem gambling' - 1.4 million people
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Happiness is not about getting all that you want… it’s about enjoying all that you have.
July 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Happiness is not about getting all that you want… it’s about enjoying all that you have.
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As online sports betting continues to expand, online threats and harassment of athletes by gamblers appears to have become more widespread, more specific and more sinister, alarming many in the sports industry.
‘Kill yourself’: Toxic mix of betting, social media fuels athlete abuse
As live-betting and “prop bets” explode, athletes say they face more threats from fans than ever.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
As online sports betting continues to expand, online threats and harassment of athletes by gamblers appears to have become more widespread, more specific and more sinister, alarming many in the sports industry.