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Nevada Problem Gambling Study (2020)

UNLV says that the objective of the Nevada Problem Gambling Study is to provide information management and research-based insights on the effectiveness of Nevada’s six state-funded treatment providers in FY20. A total of 436 Nevada residents received problem gambling services in FY20. Key takeaways: Source: UNLV

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British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2007

For a period of just over a decade, British Gambling was monitored by in-depth Prevalence Surveys which provided regulators, lawmakers and stakeholders with good quality data on the market. These studies were published in 1999, 2007 and 2010 before the UK government removed the funding for the studies after the financial crisis of 2010. Key…

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British Gambling Prevalence Survey 2010

For a period of just over a decade, British Gambling was monitored by in-depth Prevalence Surveys which provided regulators, lawmakers and stakeholders with good quality data on the market. These studies were published in 1999, 2007 and 2010 before the UK government removed the funding for the studies after the financial crisis of 2010. Key…

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IGD: Taking the PGSI

This week the UK’s National Health Service, the NHS, published the second part of its 2021 Health Survey for England that describes gambling participation and the prevalence of at-risk and problem gambling. This chapter of the report looks at the types of gambling activities that Brits aged 16 or over have taken part in throughout…

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iGD: Kindred – A journey worth taking?

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…

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Leaders Panel – walking the tight rope of player protection and growth

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,…

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The educated consumer: differentiating between legal and illegal sites and promoting responsible safeguards

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…

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