While states have cheered the new tax revenue from sports gambling, some new studies have linked the burgeoning industry to lower consumer credit scores, higher credit card debt and less household savings. With access on their cellphones, gamblers can bet more often and easily than in traditional casinos, heightening concerns about problem gambling and the…
The number of people going financially insolvent in England and Wales last year was 14% higher than in 2023, driven by debt relief orders jumping to a record high, according to the Insolvency Service (Anthony Devlin/PA) PA Archive The number of people going financially insolvent in England and Wales last year was 14% higher than…
©Shutterstock.com James Whitaker*, 35, first gambled at around the age of 12, playing Italian Roulette with real money . In his late 20s, he got hooked playing Blackjack at a casino in California. The rush of gambling was potent and intoxicating. It wiped out logic and reason. Read Next: Suze Orman Says If You’re Doing…
Jay Leno’s Three-Word Response Shuts Down Rumors That Recent Injuries Are Connected to Gambling Debts MSN Read the original article here
The skyline of Shreveport, a city in northwestern Louisiana located on the Red River. ©City of Shreveport Government | Facebook (The Center Square) − Louisiana’s gambling industry wrapped up December with mixed performance across its various gaming sectors, according to the latest data from the Louisiana State Police. Video gaming devices generated $63.7 million in…
Central bank urges banks to contact debtors eligible for ‘You Fight, We Help’ assistance The Bank of Thailand has urged banks to proactively contact all eligible borrowers under the government’s “You Fight, We Help” debt relief scheme and to enhance communication efforts after a lower-than-expected number of debtors registered for the programme. From Dec 12,…
©Shutterstock.com James Whitaker*, 35, first gambled at around the age of 12, playing Italian Roulette with real money. In his late 20s, he got hooked playing Blackjack at a casino in California. The rush of gambling was potent and intoxicating. It wiped out logic and reason. Read Next: Suze Orman Says If You’re Doing This,…
‘Planned AGR relief will help Vi raise debt but cash flows to stay negative’: Analysts The Economic Times Read the original article here
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, has made the plea as January is one of their busiest months. The charity’s support line offers guidance on budgeting, benefits, debt, and energy bills to assist families in managing their finances. Sinead Haddow, service manager at Children First, said: “Talking about your finances can be really daunting and…
©Shutterstock.com James Whitaker*, 35, first gambled at around the age of 12, playing Italian Roulette with real money. In his late 20s, he got hooked playing Blackjack at a casino in California. The rush of gambling was potent and intoxicating. It wiped out logic and reason. Read Next: Suze Orman Says If You’re Doing This,…