South Africa is facing an alarming rise in online gambling that is destroying lives and draining billions of rands from families and the economy. Experts warn that unless lawmakers strengthen regulation, the scourge could spiral out of control. A former gambling addict, whose habit eventually led to imprisonment, said he learnt the hard way. ALSO…
Sweden targets young adult gambling debt in new campaign SBC News Read the original article here
Wesley Mission is demanding action from the NSW government as new figures show the state’s poker-machine players are losing more than $1 million every hour. The organisation said data from the Liquor and Gaming Authority showed $2.3 billion was lost on the state’s almost 88,000 machines from April to June. The figure was up by…
Property Billionaire Phillip Dong Fang Lee Sues Star Casino for $57M Losses Casino.org Read the original article here
Atlanta Dream President Morgan Shaw Parker and and Cash App counsel lead Chrysty Esperanza pose for a picture at the Atlanta Dream girls basketball clinic August 28, 2025. Credit: Amanda Andrews / GPB News Thousands of people in Atlanta will have their debt forgiven this week as part of a program by the Atlanta Dream to…
Personal finance is full of myths and misconceptions. No, not all debt is bad. No, buying isn’t necessarily better than renting. And, no, carrying a balance does not help your credit score. One phenomenon is surprisingly real, though: retail therapy. “Shopping when sad can help to alleviate the sadness faster than other methods you might…
Strengthening Sovereign-Debt Transparency in a Time of Growing Vulnerabilities International Banker Read the original article here
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size In 2023, English Premier League star Ivan Toney was found guilty of several betting breaches and subsequently banned for eight months. Widely commented on at the time was that Brentford, his club, were sponsored by Hollywood Bets. So while…
Efficiently dealing with personal loan debt collectors can be stressful, but knowing your fundamental rights and responsibilities can make a huge difference. The nations’ lending institutions and recovery agents must now follow strict guidelines and regulations laid down by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure protection of borrowers from unethical collection practices, emotional…
Image Source: un.org Global development in the contemporary epoch hinges on a delicate balance of financial flows. For developing countries, ensuring that more resources flow in than out is critical to sustaining growth and reducing poverty. Nonetheless, debt burdens, tax evasion and avoidance, and declining investment continue to challenge progress. The recent United Nations (UN)…