In February 2021, Kindred launched its ambitious campaign against harmful gambling with a mission to see its share of revenue from harmful gambling decreased all the way to zero by 2023, naming the campaign Journey to Zero. This week, the firm announced its first quarter results that, while recording a decrease from its Q4, 2022…
The tension between the overwhelming commercial pressure to acquire market share in fiercely competitive markets and the need to put in responsible gaming practices that protect the players requires strong if not visionary leadership. How are the leaders of our industry balancing delivering on this shared goal whilst protecting their competitive edge? Speakers Chrissy Thurmond,…
A recent study found that 75% of consumers cannot or are unsure if they can differentiate a legal from an illegal gambling website. Furthermore, many don’t understand the safeguards in place that legal sites provide. Consumer education on these risks ensures that customers play responsibly and those who require help can access the resources they…
Today marks the conclusion of the annual boot camp titled “10:0 for people against addiction” in Bulgaria, created to support those affected by addictive behaviours, including people suffering from gambling harm.
Organised by community support groups ‘Rematch’ and ‘Help Against Addiction’, the three-day initiative saw its 10th consecutive edition held at the football complex Boyana in the capital city of Sofia, with the support of the Bulgarian Football Union.
It is a sports-therapeutic programme that offers people struggling with addiction, including gambling, a variety of physical activities, social skills seminars, the chance to participate in a football tournament, as well as a discussion titled “People before everything else”.
This year’s event was attended by more than 60 people from the Bulgarian cities of Varna, Gabrovo, Sofia, as well as members of the community currently living in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The opening ceremony took place this Wednesday, with special guest..
GamCare has urged UK licensed operators to form “better referral pathways between sectors” to provide enhanced support for those experiencing gambling-related harms.
The advice forms part of GamCare’s second workshop, examining ways to tackle and minimise gambling-related debt – deemed as a principal concern of the treatment support charity.
Data from the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) cites that 6-in-10 people accessing gambling treatment had debts due to gambling, with “2% insolvent – either bankrupt or in an Individual voluntary arrangement (IVA).”
Amid a backdrop of British consumers facing acute financial pressures, GamCare states that it is “imperative for the debt advice, gambling support sectors and consumer credit firms to offer a range of solutions to support clients is greater than ever.”
Addressing critical issues, GamCare continues to work with debt-relief and consumer advice organisation StepChange, who together gathered over 60 institutions to advise on i..
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The London Assembly has launched an inquiry seeking to ‘understand the health impacts of gambling in the capital city’.
The inquiry will be led by the London Assembly’s Public Health Committee with the aim of informing the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, about developing policies and initiatives to reduce gambling-related harms.
The Committee has issued a ‘call for response’, seeking insights from lived experiences on the availability of support services for those experiencing gambling-related harm within London boroughs.
Open until 29 November, the consultation for the inquiry is looking for insights on key concerns. These range from changes in gambling participation in London and the prevalence of gambling-related harms to the effectiveness of support services and the role of the Mayor in reducing these harms.
The London Assembly would like to invite those who have experience or knowledge of the health impacts of gambling in London to provide written evidence to the Committee.
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