World News.Week 11

🔬 44% of Women Engage in Gambling — Study

The UK Gambling Commission has released a report on the role of women in gambling. According to the data, 44% of women have participated in gambling over the past four weeks.

• The most active group: women aged 35−74 (51%).
• 78% prefer lotteries.
• Main reasons for gambling: the desire to win (84%), entertainment (70%), and additional income (54%).
• Notably, women face gambling-related problems 1.8 times less often than men.

🔴 “Panic Button” in the Czech Republic: A Self-Control Tool for Gamblers

The Czech Republic has introduced a “panic button” to combat gambling addiction.

• Available on all slot machines and online games.
• Activation blocks access to gambling for 48 hours.
• Operators are required to offer players the option to add themselves to the restricted persons registry.

🇬🇧 Mastercard and Visa Cooperate with Illegal Operators

An investigation has revealed that Mastercard and Visa process payments on popular illegal gambling sites for UK residents.

• These sites recorded around 4 million visits in the last quarter.
• Britons spend approximately £2.7 billion annually on illegal gambling websites.
• The companies have pledged to address the issue following the publication of the investigation.

🖥❌ Indonesian Authorities Block 1.12 Million Gambling Resources in Six Months

Indonesian authorities continue their crackdown on illegal gambling, blocking over a million resources in the past six months.

🧠 FanDuel Develops AI for Betting

FanDuel has announced the development of artificial intelligence designed to help users make more informed betting decisions.