UK banks Barclays, First Direct, HSBC UK, Monzo, Starling and Virgin Money join Nationwide in committing to the Money & Mental Health Policy Institute’s Gambling Harms Action Lab. The Lab …
Steve Hoare
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ResearchUncategorized
A qualitative analysis of people who died by suicide and had gambling documented in their coronial file
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readGambling was recorded in 23 Irish coroners’ files, representing 0.6% of all suicides during the six-year period. Males were overrepresented and less than half were in employment at the time …
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iGaming DailyPodcasts
iGaming Daily: Stake to exit UK after Bonnie Blue marketing stunt
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, is joined by Ted Orme-Claye and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team to delve …
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ResearchUK
2022 Public Health England study to promote a “comprehensive public health approach”
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readPolicies and interventions to reduce harmful gambling: an international Delphi consensus and implementation rating study Public Health England (since disbanded, now the Office of Health Improvement & Disparities) convened a …
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SBC NewsNorth AmericaSBC AmericasUncategorized
Michigan orders nine more offshore casinos to hit the road
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is not letting up in its efforts to ensure the only online casinos taking state residents’ money are ones it has licensed. Michigan’s regulator announced on Wednesday it …
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SBC NewsEuropeUncategorized
The Basque Observatory warns that 47 percent of young people participate in gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Basque Gaming Observatory has launched a new market study which warns that 47 percent of young people between 18 and 24 years old are active participants in gaming and betting offers …
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FeaturedUncategorized
How Valentine’s Day romance scams can leave a devastating impact
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readLove is not the only thing in the air on Valentine’s Day as the rise in romance scams continues to become a far too common plague among vulnerable people. Romance scams, the …
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ResearchEuropeSBC NewsStatisticsUncategorized
Swedish operators report RG figures with steep climb in self-exclusions at Betsson
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readSwedish operators ATG, Betsson, Kindred and Svenska Spel have released their H2 2024 responsible gambling figures. One of the most notable differences in the figures is Betsson’s self-exclusion statistic – …
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SBC NewsUKUncategorized
Stake to focus on regulated markets after UK exit
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readStake has told Player Protection Hub it will end its white-label business and focus on securing local licences in regulated markets, following its exit from the UK market. The crypto-first …
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UncategorizedSBC NewsUK
UK Government set to appoint OHID as prevention commissioner for RET levy
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe UK government has appointed the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) as the Prevention Commissioner for gambling harms, according to several sources. While the government has yet to …