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UKGC: GSGB can be a ‘robust source of evidence’ for British gambling

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The UK Gambling Commission has published its first annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain report as the gambling regulator seeks to “establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour in Britain”.

Of note, the GSGB report has stated that just under half of adults aged 18 and over have participated in any form of gambling in the past four weeks, but this figure drops to just above a quarter when those who only participated in lottery draws are excluded.

In addition, the report found that 41 per cent of adults who gambled in the past 12 months rated the last time they gambled positively, 21 per cent gave a negative score and 37 per cent gave a neutral score. Male participants were more likely to have higher Problem Gambling Severity Index scores, as well as those aged 18 to 34.

In response to the publication, the UKGC’s Executive Director of Research and Policy, Tim Miller, has described the GSGB report as “the next significant step forward in our journey on creating a ro..

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BGC concerned British gambling survey ‘may be unreliable’

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has put out a statement following the publication of the Gambling Survey of Great Britain (GSBG).

A BGC spokesperson explained that the methodology used in this survey is different to those previously conducted into betting and gaming.

Their statement emphasised: “As a result, the Gambling Commission has been clear, GSGB should not be used to make direct comparisons with results from prior surveys, as a measure of addiction, or to gross up problem gambling prevalence to the whole population.”

The survey collects the official statistics on gambling behaviour in the country, and is one of the largest surveys of its kind in the world, collecting data from 20,000 respondents each year.

The spokesperson added that BGC members are ‘concerned these findings may be unreliable’ because there is a significant risk GSGB overstates gambling participation and gambling related harm.

“Surveys using predominantly online self-completion consistently produce hig..

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UKGC: GSGB can be a ‘robust source of evidence’ for British gambling

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The UK Gambling Commission has published its first annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain report as the gambling regulator seeks to “establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour in Britain”.

Of note, the GSGB report has stated that just under half of adults aged 18 and over have participated in any form of gambling in the past four weeks, but this figure drops to just above a quarter when those who only participated in lottery draws are excluded.

In addition, the report found that 41 per cent of adults who gambled in the past 12 months rated the last time they gambled positively, 21 per cent gave a negative score and 37 per cent gave a neutral score. Male participants were more likely to have higher Problem Gambling Severity Index scores, as well as those aged 18 to 34.

In response to the publication, the UKGC’s Executive Director of Research and Policy, Tim Miller, has described the GSGB report as “the next significant step forward in our journey on creating a ro..

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UKGC backs GSGB as new baseline for problem gambling research

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the year-one statistics and datasets of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) for 2023.

The survey is a key directive of the Commission, which in 2021 launched a pilot programme to re-model how data is collected on “adult gambling participation and problem gambling prevalence statistics”.

Adopting a new methodology and data-collection approach, the survey will replace previous datasets provided by the NHS on problem gambling prevalence.

As noted: “The Gambling Commission has today launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour in Britain.”

Commission CEO, Andrew Rhodes, has supported the application of the re-modelled survey as the most comprehensive evaluation of gambling participation undertaken by a regulatory authority.

Speaking at December’s GambleAware conference, Rhodes noted: “The Gambling Survey for Great Britain h..

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UKGC backs GSGB as new baseline for problem gambling research

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the year-one statistics and datasets of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) for 2023.

The survey is a key directive of the Commission, which in 2021 launched a pilot programme to re-model how data is collected on “adult gambling participation and problem gambling prevalence statistics”.

Adopting a new methodology and data-collection approach, the survey will replace previous datasets provided by the NHS on problem gambling prevalence.

As noted: “The Gambling Commission has today launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour in Britain.”

Commission CEO, Andrew Rhodes, has supported the application of the re-modelled survey as the most comprehensive evaluation of gambling participation undertaken by a regulatory authority.

Speaking at December’s GambleAware conference, Rhodes noted: “The Gambling Survey for Great Britain h..

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Brazil creates a new sports betting Secretariat

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Last week, the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , signed and published, in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), decree 12,110, which creates the National Secretariat for Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sport . The new secretariat, which reports to the Ministry of Sports, will be divided into the departments of Promotion, Entrepreneurship and…

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English Football commits to new Code of Conduct on Gambling Sponsorships

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English football will adopt a new Code of Conduct on ‘Gambling Related Agreements’, safeguarded by the FA, EFL, Premier League and Women’s Super League.

The Code, which will apply to the football authorities and clubs in the professional game, will be implemented at the start of the 2024/2025 season. Leagues and clubs must abide by the following four general principles on gambling sponsorships to ensure protection, social responsibility, reinvestment, and integrity.

The principles of the Code were agreed upon by football leagues and authorities in response to the Gambling Review, in which the government instructed football to ensure gambling is promoted in a socially responsible manner.

As stated: “Following detailed cross-sport dialogue, the following Code has been drafted by the Premier League, The English Football League, the Women’s Super League (the ‘Competitions’), and the FA as part of that commitment, to be applied across all of professional football and those matches played..

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bet365 renews compliance deal with Gentoo Media’s GiG Comply

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bet365 has renewed its partnership with Gentoo Media for another year to utilise its automated compliance and brand protection tool GiG Comply as part of its operations.

Through the agreement extension, the gambling operator will continue to use the market affiliate’s GiG Comply tool for the sixth year in a row, “reinforcing its commitment to robust regulatory compliance and integrity”.

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with bet365,” commented Rasmus Bank Nielsen, Head of GiG Comply.

“This extension demonstrates the effectiveness of GiG Comply as a compliance- and brand protection tool, once and again used by one of the largest and most respected operators in the industry. We look forward to continuously supporting bet365 in maintaining their high standard of regulatory compliance.”

Using advanced monitoring capabilities, GiG Comply will provide bet365 with the necessary tools to make sure that its operations and marketing remain compliant with regulatory requirements i..

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Pro League Network hooks up with Birches Health for RG and problem gambling prevention

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Sports media and entertainment company Pro League Network (PLN) has partnered with behavioral health provider Birches Health to boost its responsible gambling initiatives and problem gambling prevention.

Birches Health focuses on increasing access to responsible gaming resources and problem gambling treatment. The companies say that their new union aims to ensure that wagering on PLN sports is done in a healthy, sustainable manner via the use of clinician-led educational materials and support resources.

Birches Health will provide PLN’s 500,000+ subscribers with comprehensive virtual support including easy access to online solutions that encourage responsible gaming best practices through direct integrations. Birches also offers resources including digital education, interactive learning modules and accessible treatment options.

“We strongly believe in responsible gaming and this is another important step in that direction,” said Pro League Network Co-Founder and Partner, Mike Salva..

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