Gambling

Gambling addiction is on the rise. Michigan has less support than most states – Bridge Michigan

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Michigan legalized online sports betting in 2021 following U.S. Supreme Court ruling Since then, online gambling has brought in significant tax revenue, but has also led to an increase in addiction. Advocacy group gives Michigan an F- for efforts to prevent gambling addiction As online gambling grows in popularity, Michigan does less than other states … Read more

Leading gambling reform campaigner calls for suspension of controversial affordability checks

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Leading gambling reform campaigner calls for suspension of controversial affordability checks

Dr James Noyce, one of the early and leading proponents of affordable checks for online gamblers, has joined calls for Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to instruct the Gambling Commission to suspend the implementation of the checks “pending proper evaluation and scrutiny” of a pilot scheme to assess how the checks would work in practice. Mr … Read more