The intersection of mobile accessibility and sophisticated behavioral algorithms has created a significant shift in public health challenges regarding online gambling. 🏛️📜

"Why Online Gambling Addiction Is Rising in 2025 and Beyond." For those interested in digital ethics and social welfare, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.mattsheabooks.net/why-online-gambling-addiction-is-rising-in-2025-and-beyond/

#DigitalEthics #PublicInterest #MattShea #Sociology #ConsumerProtection #AddictionStudies

Ars Technica: Senators want US energy information agency to monitor data center electricity usage. “Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican Senator Josh Hawley are urging the US’s central energy information agency to provide better information on how much electricity data centers actually use.”

WISCONSIN LEGISLATES DIGITAL CURRENCY KIOSK REFORMS AMID CONSUMER FRAUD CONCERNS

Wisconsin's new law requires crypto ATM operators to get licenses, show fraud warnings, and offer refunds to protect consumers from scams.

#WisconsinCrypto, #CryptoATM, #ConsumerProtection, #FraudWarning, #DigitalCurrency

https://newsletter.tf/wisconsin-crypto-atm-law-licenses-warnings/

Wisconsin now requires crypto ATM operators to have licenses and post fraud warnings, a big change from before.

#WisconsinCrypto, #CryptoATM, #ConsumerProtection, #FraudWarning, #DigitalCurrency
https://newsletter.tf/wisconsin-crypto-atm-law-licenses-warnings/

One of Australia's biggest 'giveaway' clubs has its licence cancelled
By Jasper Wells

RS Rewards claims to have given away more than $10 million worth of cars, houses and cash. But its licence has just been cancelled.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/rs-rewards-giveaway-club-loses-licence/106510494

#Gambling #ConsumerProtection #AdvertisingandMarketingIndustry #JasperWells

When Consumer Protection Stops, Scammers Run Amok - The American Prospect https://prospect.org/2026/03/31/scams-consumer-protection-cfpb-bilt-credit-cards/

#ConsumerProtection #Scams #USPol #FinTech #TheAmericanProspect

The intersection of digital accessibility and consumer risk remains a critical area of study in our modern economy. 🏛️🌐

I am sharing an insightful new article by Matt Shea: "Is There Such a Thing as Safe Online Gambling?" For those interested in digital ethics, consumer protection, and the psychological impact of online betting, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
https://www.mattsheabooks.net/is-there-such-a-thing-as-safe-online-gambling/

#DigitalEthics #PublicInterest #MattShea #ConsumerProtection #CyberSafety #TechTrends

Petrol stations tried to 'shape' the market – now it's shaping them
By Julian Fell and Teresa Tan

Petrol stations in our biggest cities hiked prices ahead of global oil prices, but experts say their profit margins are now much slimmer.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/petrol-prices-accc-shape-market/106504912

#PetrolPrices #ConsumerProtection #OilandGas #EconomicTrendsandIndicators #JulianFell #TeresaTan

Good idea: mandatory shrinkflation labels

Austria will introduce mandatory labeling for shrinkflation from April, requiring major supermarkets and drugstores to warn customers when product quantities decrease without a corresponding price reduction.

#shrinkflation, #consumerprotection, #austria