A mother-of-two whose husband lost NZ$200,000 (101,000; $132,000) gambling has spoken out urging others to be aware of the warning signs. Forced to sell their home The woman, from Christchurch, New Zealand, spoke to Stuff about her husbands gambling problem, which he had managed to hide for over 10 years. As a result of his…
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Related Articles The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has released information pertaining to the reported ongoing scam in the country, in which scammers are looking to reclaim non-existent gambling debts from consumers. Lootsma and Partners, Bailiff Smits and Co and Inter Payment Service have all been named by the ACM as the collection…
The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has issued a warning to people about a series of scam phone calls and emails seeking payment on gambling debts. Lootsma & Partners, Deurwaarder Smits & Co and Inter Payment Service have all been named as collection agencies that are contacting consumers over supposed debts, including some…
It is easy to say one should be responsible for their actions; however, it shouldnt be limited only to gamblers but should also be considered with equal transparency while discussing the responsibilities of licensed gambling operators and online casinos. That said, its nothing but fair that one is to be…
Gambling is considered as adult entertainment; however, there is no denying that it can be addictive. There is an increasing number of those suffering from gambling addiction. in the US and also in many other countries across the globe. While gambling is regulated in the US the number of gambling…
Image copyright Cambridgeshire Police Image caption George Leech admitted fraud by abuse of position A man invented fictitious companies to defraud his employers of more than 200,000 shortly after handing in his notice, a court has heard. George Leech, 20, created false invoices to pay companies connected to his own account while working for transport…
Problem gamblers burns over $382,000 in a single session She was continually egged on to continue playing, offered various bonuses The UKGC is investigating the case now An online casino player has lost 125,000 with LeoVegas and Casumo, claiming that the iGaming operators have purposefully overlooked her signs of addiction and proffered bonuses instead. A…
Online casino firms allowed addicted high-flying accountant, 42, to rack up 125,000 debts in massive gambling sprees and offered her bonuses to keep betting Katie, a 42-year-old once successful accountant, gambled on nine credit cards She said that the companies ignored obvious signs of her crippling addiction In a 24-hour spree Katie squandered 53,985 on…
Put away those credit cards, gamblers in the UK. The government through the UK Gambling Commission is going to shut down their use.The thinking behind the decision is that consumers should limit their wagers to their current available funds. Jeremy Wright, attorney general for England and Wales is in agreement…