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The states with the best support for problem gambling have been revealed
- Nevada, the best state for gambling in America, takes first place as the state with the best help for gambling addictions
- Oregon comes in second place, with the second-highest spending on problem gambling treatment per capita
- Louisiana, one of the most well-known gambling states, comes in seventh place
Nevada has the best support for problem gambling in America, new research has revealed.
Online gambling experts, CasinoGrounds, investigated which states have the best support for problem gambling and gambling addiction in America. States received a score out of 10 for factors based the popularity of gambling and presence of problem gambling in the state, the number of treatment facilities, and the amount of funding each state has towards supporting gambling addictions.
Nevada, the top gambling state in America, has also been revealed to be the best state for supporting problem gambling. Thanks to Las Vegas, the state is infamous for its gambling opportunities, but the data shows that it has the best support for those suffering from gambling addiction. The state has the country’s fifth-highest percentage of people suffering with a gambling problem, at 2.7%, but also provides the most treatment facilities of any state. With 123 gamblers’ anonymous meetings available throughout the state per week and state affiliate associations to the NCPG and state-specific agencies, Nevada has the best support for problem gambling.
The second best state for supporting gambling addiction is Oregon. Another popular state for gambling due to the wide variety of legal games available, Oregon comes in sixth place for the presence of problem gambling – of the total adult population, 2.6% are believed to suffer from a gambling addiction. The state has the second-highest spending on treating problem gambling, at $1.41 per capita. The state also has both state affiliations to the NCPG and state-specific agencies, providing the widest variety of support to Oregon residents.
Coming in third place is Connecticut. The state has one of the lowest percentages of problem gambling in America, at 1.1% of the adult population, coming second to Michigan. Once again, the state has both state affiliations and specific agencies providing support. Connecticut ranks fourth on access to gambling addiction treatment facilities, with 64 locations throughout the state. When it comes to spending on problem gambling, Connecticut comes sixth, at $0.90 per capita.
In fourth place is Michigan, boasting the lowest incidence of problem gambling in America at 0.5%. This could be the reason why the state ranks low on facilities and spending on treatment of gambling addiction, ranking 21st on facilities, and spending only $0.23 per capita.
Closing out the top five is Massachusetts, where 1.7% of the adult population reportedly suffer with a gambling addiction, with the state spending a total of $6.8 million on support and treatment, equating to $0.98 per capita. Massachusetts comes in fifth place for treatment facilities, with 41 weekly Gambling Anonymous meetings throughout the state and 107 facilities for treatment.
At the other end of the scale, the states that provide the least support for problem gambling include Hawaii, Utah, and Alaska, all of which have a legal ban on gambling, explaining why there is little support in the state. However, Idaho and Arkansas, coming 48th and 49th respectively, both rank poorly due to the lack of spending on treatment for problem gambling and the lack of facilities available.
The states providing the best support for problem gambling:
State | Best support for problem gambling | % of population suffering with problem gambling | Spending on problem gambling treatment per capita ($) | Problem gambling treatment facilities ranking |
Nevada | 1 | 2.7% | 0.56 | 1 |
Oregon | 2 | 2.6% | 1.41 | 6 |
Connecticut | 3 | 1.1% | 0.90 | 4 |
Michigan | 4 | 0.5% | 0.23 | 21 |
Massachusetts | 5 | 1.7% | 0.98 | 5 |
Delaware | 6 | 1.4% | 1.44 | 34 |
Louisiana | 7 | 1.3% | 0.61 | 10 |
Nebraska | 8 | 2.2% | 0.88 | 22 |
Ohio | 9 | 1.4% | 0.55 | 16 |
Maryland | 10 | 1.9% | 0.62 | 12 |
Missouri | 11 | 2.2% | 0.04 | 39 |
North Dakota | 12 | 1.5% | 1.05 | 35 |
New York | 13 | 1.2% | 0.15 | 9 |
Iowa | 14 | 1.2% | 0.99 | 36 |
Arizona | 15 | 1.6% | 0.28 | 7 |
Pennsylvania | 16 | 2.2% | 0.51 | 17 |
New Jersey | 17 | 2.8% | 0.30 | 3 |
Rhode Island | 18 | 2.2% | 0.14 | 2 |
Indiana | 19 | 1.2% | 0.16 | 20 |
Florida | 20 | 1.1% | 0.12 | 24 |
Wisconsin | 21 | 1.3% | 0.08 | 11 |
South Dakota | 22 | 1.4% | 0.20 | 19 |
Washington | 23 | 2.1% | 0.21 | 8 |
Minnesota | 24 | 3.6% | 0.40 | 13 |
Oklahoma | 25 | 2.2% | 0.28 | 14 |
California | 26 | 1.9% | 0.22 | 18 |
Kentucky | 27 | 1.1% | 0.02 | 27 |
Kansas | 28 | 2.8% | 0.31 | 25 |
Illinois | 29 | 2.2% | 0.09 | 15 |
Georgia | 30 | 1.4% | 0.04 | 29 |
West Virginia | 31 | 2.2% | 0.83 | 38 |
North Carolina | 32 | 2.2% | 0.10 | 30 |
Colorado | 33 | 2.4% | 0.04 | 23 |
New Mexico | 34 | 1.2% | 0.41 | 37 |
Mississippi | 35 | 3.9% | 0.09 | 26 |
Virginia | 36 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 31 |
Texas | 37 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 32 |
Montana | 38 | 2.5% | 0.04 | 33 |
Washington | 39 | 0.0% | 0.00 | 28 |
Vermont | 40 | 2.2% | 0.32 | 42 |
Alabama | 41 | 2.2% | 0.01 | 44 |
Maine | 42 | 2.2% | 0.07 | 40 |
New Hampshire | 43 | 2.2% | 0.02 | 41 |
Tennessee | 44 | 2.2% | 0.03 | 45 |
South Carolina | 45 | 2.2% | 0.01 | 43 |
Wyoming | 46 | 2.2% | 0.05 | 46 |
Hawaii | 47 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 47 |
Idaho | 48 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 48 |
Arkansas | 49 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 49 |
Utah | 50 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 50 |
Alaska | 51 | 2.2% | 0.00 | 51 |
A spokesperson for CasinoGrounds commented on the findings:
“Gambling addiction is a very serious and often dangerous issue that can affect millions of individuals. It is interesting to see how much support is available across the United States to support those suffering and help people on the road to recovery. Nevada is one of the most well-known states for gambling, so it is promising to see the state coming out on top providing the most support to residents. Gambling addiction is a very serious problem everyone should seek the support they need to avoid taking gambling beyond a healthy level.”
The research was carried out by CasinoGrounds.com, the leading online gambling community, which promotes safe and responsible practice and discussions around gambling.
AGLC
Casino ATM Scam in Edmonton Reveals Money Laundering and Drug Links

Law enforcement in Alberta continues to search for the last suspect in a sophisticated fraud operation that targeted ATMs in Edmonton-area casinos and resulted in over CAD 1 million ($720,487) in losses throughout Western Canada.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has confirmed that Hisham Ismaeel, 28, remains at large with a province-wide warrant for his arrest. He faces charges of fraud exceeding $5000 and possessing proceeds of crime. Police have already arrested four other men linked to the scheme. Investigators describe the operation as a well-planned effort to exploit financial systems and clean dirty money.
The accused, Elliot Miao, 42, Van Bau Ta, 39, Hassan Jaafar Haydar Ahmad, 37, and Dennis Jones, 42, showed up in the Alberta Court of Justice last week. They face charges from fraud and money laundering to owning criminal property. Miao also has a narcotics trafficking charge after police found cocaine when they searched with warrants.
Investigators claim the group made coordinated withdrawals at several casino ATMs, timing their transactions to avoid getting caught. This action messed up ATM networks in the area and showed flaws in the systems that banks and casinos use to stop misuse.
The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region led an investigation that involved six search warrants in Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC), and several banks supported this effort. Officials said the case shows how teamwork between public agencies and the private sector plays a key role in combating modern financial crime.
AGLC representatives pointed out that casino operators in the province must follow strict reporting and surveillance rules under Canada’s anti-money laundering laws. The specific casinos affected remain unnamed, but the Edmonton region has seven licensed facilities. AGLC said its policies helped spot problems and backed the RCMP’s investigation.
Compliance experts say this fraud shows how criminals change their methods to take advantage of weak spots in reporting limits and transaction checks. They claim that casinos, which deal with lots of cash, are still easy targets unless they keep improving their detection systems and teach their front-line workers to notice coordinated actions like several big withdrawals happening one after another.
For now, the case highlights both the money and crime aspects of casino-related fraud. Besides the million-dollar losses, finding drugs during the raids points to a bigger criminal operation where financial crimes and drug dealing overlap.
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Bragg Gaming
Bragg Confirms Cyber Attack – Hackers Access Internal IT Systems

Bragg Gaming Group, a leading online gaming technology provider, has confirmed a major cybersecurity incident that compromised its internal IT infrastructure in the early hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The company detected unauthorized intrusion attempts that successfully breached its internal network, triggering an immediate and comprehensive incident response.
Key Takeaways
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Bragg Gaming Group experienced a cybersecurity breach involving access to internal IT systems.
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No customer personal data or payment information appears to have been compromised.
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The company has enacted full containment and investigation protocols.
Details of the Breach
According to a preliminary forensic analysis by Bragg’s internal security team, the attack was a targeted breach aimed at the company’s internal computer environment. While the exact method of intrusion is still under investigation, early indicators suggest a sophisticated exploit of internal network vulnerabilities.
Fortunately, the company’s customer-facing systems, including sensitive user data and financial information, appear to have been unaffected. Bragg’s existing encryption protocols and access control systems successfully prevented the attackers from accessing customer information.
Immediate Response Measures
In response to the breach, Bragg launched a multi-tiered containment strategy, including:
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Network Segmentation to isolate affected systems
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Enhanced Monitoring of data flows across its Remote Games Server (RGS) platform
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Security Audits of critical infrastructure, including the Bragg Hub and PAM systems
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Engagement of Independent Cybersecurity Experts to assist in incident analysis and system hardening
Bragg’s Security Operations Center has also elevated its alert level, initiating 24/7 monitoring across all server clusters and network endpoints. In addition, company-wide penetration testing is now underway to proactively identify any residual vulnerabilities.
Business Continuity Maintained
Despite the severity of the breach, Bragg reports that its operations remain unaffected. All gaming services, including iCasino and sportsbook offerings across regulated markets, continue to function without disruption.
“While this incident is deeply concerning, we are confident in the rapid and thorough response initiated by our team,” a company spokesperson stated. “We remain committed to protecting our infrastructure, our partners, and most importantly, our players.”
Looking Ahead
As part of its response, Bragg has also launched mandatory security awareness training for all employees to reinforce best practices and prevent future incidents.
Cybersecurity analysts will continue working with Bragg to determine the full scope of the attack, improve system resilience, and maintain the trust of its users and stakeholders.
Bragg’s handling of the incident highlights both the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats and the importance of robust, responsive defense systems in the digital gaming sector.
Source: cybersecuritynews.com
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AGCO
AGCO Removes Cap on Seller Commission for Charitable Lottery Products

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated several lottery policies to remove the cap on seller commission for Paper Raffles and Media Bingo, along with removing the prohibition on Catch the Ace paper lotteries, to align with other charitable lottery products.
Licensed charities may now negotiate commissions directly with sellers and determine commissions, provided they are reasonable and tied to the cost of service provided by the seller.
These updates further the AGCO’s commitment to adopt an outcomes-based regulatory approach and reduce burden for the charitable gaming sector. Local charitable organizations will have greater flexibility to make decisions that best serve their fundraising objectives.
Important Reminders
• Charities must still receive approval for other expenses incurred under their licence and retain receipts for seller commission paid.
• Licensing authorities will not require documentation to be submitted as part of the application process, however, charities are still subject to audit to determine compliance.
• Charities are reminded of their legal requirement to meet their obligations under the Criminal Code and with respect to conducting and managing a charitable gaming scheme.
• As with all licensed charitable lottery events, charities must take the necessary steps to ensure that they are conducting and managing the lottery event within Ontario.
For charitable gaming-related inquiries, email an AGCO Eligibility Officer at [email protected] or call AGCO Customer Service at 1-800-522-2876, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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