October 31, 2024

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Faces Lawsuit

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is facing a lawsuit from the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) for allegedly failing to share mandated gambling data with researchers. The lawsuit, filed in Suffolk Superior Court by PHAI, a non-profit organization known for high-profile cases in public health law, claims the MGC has neglected its responsibility under the […]

February 22, 2024

UK Gambling Commission’s New Survey Method Wins Praise

A New Dawn in Gambling Data Collection In a landmark development for the gambling industry in the UK, the Gambling Commission‘s latest initiative, the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), has garnered high praise from an independent review led by Patrick Sturgis, a respected professor at the London School of Economics. Described as “exemplary in […]

February 19, 2024

West Virginia’s Leap Towards Responsible Gambling

West Virginia’s introduction of House Bill 5668, along with its recent inclusion in the MSIGA, represents a forward-thinking approach to gambling regulation. By mandating data sharing with academic researchers and facilitating multi-state poker, West Virginia is not only enhancing the gambling experience for players but also laying the groundwork for more informed and effective responsible […]