- United States -

A single winning ticket for the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in California

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A lone winning ticket for the record $2.04 billion Powerball lottery jackpot was sold in Altadena, California, lottery officials said Tuesday, making the lucky ticket holder the winner of the largest lottery prize ever.

The ticket was sold at a Joe’s Service Center, the California Lottery said on Twitter. Results posted to Powerball.com similarly said there was one winner who matched all six numbers in California – the odds of which were 1 in 292.2 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association.

 

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CNN, November 8, 2022

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- Malta -

MGA opens consultation on Player Protections Directive  

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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has launched a ‘closed consultation’ seeking feedback from licensees on proposed amendments to its ‘Player Protection Directive’. 

Feedback is required to strengthen and clarify the MGA’s current player protection framework as an essential directive of the Authority’s work and oversight regulating online gambling services.

Completed research will be made available in the “eventual publication of detailed player protection guidelines for Licensees”. 

“The Authority is in the process of conducting detailed research and garnering expert experience to serve as the foundation for the eventual publication of such guidelines.”

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SBCNews, November 3, 2022

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-United States-

Stop Predatory Gambling,’ MDHHS warn about gambling addiction, Powerball jackpot fever

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As we keep hearing about a massive lottery jackpot getting bigger, it’s important to remember, gambling can be addictive.

Stop Predatory Gambling National Director Les Bernal says a major prize comes at the expense of everyone else.

“All that represents is like a single act of a massive transfer of wealth. everyone else loses all this money,” said Bernal.

The odds of winning the Powerball Jackpot are an abysmal one-in-292.2 million. The longer you participate, the more money you will lose. Bernal says lottery games target low-income African American people.

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WSAW, October 29, 2022

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- France  -

KINDRED PARTNERS WITH GAMBAN FOR UNIBET FRANCE BLOCKING ROLLOUT

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Unibet has become the first operator in France to offer Gamban’s blocking software to its customers, after parent company Kindred Group signed a partnership with the safer gambling solutions provider. 

Kindred sponsored Gamban’s tranformation for French customers. The platform was previously unavailable in the French language – in order to boost the accessibility and reach of the software, which will enable its players to opt out of its platform. 

The solution will be rolled out from 10 November onwards, sitting alongside Kindred’s existing responsible gambling tools for the French market, with the Swedish company lauding Gamban as ‘one of the most effective tools’ for player self-control. 

“At Kindred, we want gambling to remain a fun source of entertainment,” said Mathieu Drida, General Manager France, Kindred Group.

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i-conseils, November 8, 2022

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- Belgium-

Belgim €200 loss limit comes into force

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After several months in the pipeline, a €200 monthly loss limit has been introduced in Belgium, as authorities look set to move forward with gambling reform. 

A statement from the Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) last week reminded any relevant industry stakeholders in the country that the affordability limit would commence from Thursday 20 October.

Plans to introduce the loss limit first began in late July, scheduling for implementation on 20 October, reducing the previous limit from €500, although bettors can request that firms increase their limit rate. 

“From now on, online gamblers are subject to a playing limit of €200 per week and per site,” the BGC informed operators. 

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SBCNEWS, October 24, 2022

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- World-

Kindred: Harmful gambling revenue share reaches 3.8% in Q3

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Kindred has reported that its harmful gambling revenue share has increased to 3.8% in the third quarter of 2022, and its improvement effect after interventions has decreased to 82.6%.The group has also begun a new collaboration with EPIC Risk Management to “enhance strategic partnerships to propel early intervention”. In Q3, Kindred’s share of revenue from harmful gambling was 3.8% (Q2: 3.3%), the highest the percentage has been since the turn of the year (Q4 2021: 4%). Meanwhile, the improvement effect after interventions has also declined compared to the previous quarter to 82.6% (Q2: 84.7%).

The group noted that it has improved its efforts to reduce harmful gambling revenue by further developing automated technological solutions that can detect and engage with customers at risk at an earlier stage.

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SBCAmerica,  October 25, 2022