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European study finds 45% of students in Italy gambled last year
A new study has revealed that a huge 45% of high school students in Italy gambled for money in 2024. This statistic is higher than the average of 23% across European countries, with Italy the highest,...

‘Your Bank Account Is Under Attack’ – Police Warn Against New Bank Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors by Stealing Cards and Draining Accounts
A new bank fraud scam has been targeting senior citizens on Long Island. At a press conference last week, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine warned that a ring of con artists has been calling seniors...

Ireland’s gambling reforms delayed until 2026 despite new regulatory authority
Licensing Ireland’s highly profitable gambling industry under strict new regulations is reportedly not expected to begin until the middle of 2026, more than a year after the new regulatory body was ...

Debit card holds in the age of instant payments: A data systems breakdown
Debit cards were designed to offer fast, seamless access to money. But despite the rise of instant payment technologies, many transactions still encounter holds—temporary authorization requirements ...