European watchdog takes aim at online gambling, gaming among youths

European watchdog takes aim at online gambling, gaming among youths

Online gambling and gaming can cause depression and other mental health issues in young people, which the Council of Europe rights watchdog is trying to counter with a new project encouraging good policy and awareness raising.

To consider them a youthful and fleeting hobby is to underestimate the seriousness of a social problem that expanded into a self-isolated segment in the virtual world, excited by instant gratification and overestimates gamers and streamers as idols and creators of an easy life. Read more

T'gana Cyber Security Bureau holds meet to address online gaming addiction, financial losses

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (PTI) Amid growing concerns surrounding online gaming, the Telangana Cybersecurity Bureau (TGCSB) convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders on Wednesday. The stakeholders, including the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), founders and CEOs of major gaming platforms, Internet service Providers (ISPs), Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and the Department of Telecommunications …

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AFP: European watchdog takes aim at online gambling, gaming among youths. “Online gambling and gaming can cause depression and other mental health issues in young people, which the Council of Europe rights watchdog is trying to counter with a new project encouraging good policy and awareness raising. The 46-member bloc, which launched its project at the start of a two-day conference in Rome on Tuesday, is seeking to help countries tackle the pro…

Nagpur Teen Takes Her Life After Searching 'What Happens After Death'

Nagpur, India: A 17-year-old girl named Prajakta tragically took her own life in Chhatrapati Nagar, Nagpur, after reportedly searching online about what happens after death. Prajakta, a Standard 12 Arts student, was the only child of her parents. Her father works at the Reserve Bank of India, and her mother is a homemaker. The family lives on the ground floor, while her uncle and grandmother live upstairs. The incident happened on Sunday night w…

Nagpur: A HSC student committed suicide after being caught in an online gaming trap in the city's Chhatrapati Chowk area. The incident has caused a stir in the entire area. At around 5:45am, the student's family found her lying in a pool of blood in her bedroom. According to the police, the deceased Diksha (name changed) was a student of a reputed school. Her father is a senior official at the Reserve Bank. DIKSHA WAS ADDICTED TO ONLINE GAMING. …