The Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KGCP) claims that South Korea’s problem gamblers are getting younger and are becoming more resistant to treatment programs. In its report, KGCP said the majority of gamblers sought treatment for problem gambling behavior were in their 30s while the number of teenagers who sought treatment rose from 168 in 2015 to 1,027 this year. In addition, it is quite alarming that teenagers are not quitting gambling after receiving treatment. The KGCP pinned the blame of the youth’s problem gambling behavior to online gambling sites, which remains a prohibited acitivity in the country.
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The Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KGCP) claims that South Korea’s problem gamblers are getting younger and are becoming more resistant to treatment programs. In its report, KGCP said the majority of gamblers sought treatment for problem gambling behavior were in their 30s while the number of teenagers who sought treatment rose from 168 in 2015 to 1,027 this year. In addition, it is quite alarming that teenagers are not quitting gambling after receiving treatment. The KGCP pinned the blame of the youth’s problem gambling behavior to online gambling sites, which remains a prohibited acitivity in the country.
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As Facebook and their Libra partners are about to unload their digital currency on a potential 2 billion users, the European Central Bank asked regulators to step up and act fast in crafting their regulations.
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The upcoming CEC Vegas, happening on September 4-5 at Luxor Hotel and Casino will bring together online and land-based gaming operators to map out a progressive future for the eSports industry.
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Congratulations to Robert Campbell for becoming the first player to win multiple bracelets at the 50th World Series of Poker! Campbell pocketed the $385,763 first prize from Event #67: $10,000 Stud Hi-Lo Championship, adding to the bracelet he won in Event #33: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw. |
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