Data released by BGC revealed that during Safer Gambling Week – 18 to 24 November 2024 – more than 1.5 million unique accounts used a safer gambling tool, a 22% year-over-year increase in comparison to 2023 figures.
The number of deposit limits set during the week of the initiative rose by 14% YoY, with limits set by 47% of players for the first time. Safer Gambling messages delivered throughout the week increased by 10% YoY to 7.2 million.
“Safer Gambling Week has proved its worth once again by making a real impact, encouraging even more punters to make the most of the broad range of safer gambling tools only available in the regulated sector,” commented Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC.
Over 60 million impressions were generated during Safer Gambling Wee..