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UK Gambling maintains a statistically stable rate of severe problem gambling amongst adults, indexed at 2.7%, undertaken by research in 2024. The figure forms part of Year 2 of the …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has shed more light on its latest black market report, acknowledging the challenges but remaining firm in its commitment to counteract illegal operators. Tim Livesley, …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £240,000 penalty to the operator of Betfred.com for having online slot features which breached its Remote Technical Standards (RTS). The Commission found …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reminded licences and wider stakeholders they have until 29 September to submit feedback and opinion on technical changes to the UK’s gambling rulebook. Feedback …

Around 8% of Gamstop users have bet with unlicensed operators, according to an independent evaluation conducted by the UK self-exclusion service provider. A challenge the charity has found itself having …

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against William Hill, ruling that a voucher promotion in its betting shops risked encouraging irresponsible gambling. The case centred on a voucher printed from …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has opted to close the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) as part of the market’s move to the research programmes funded by the statutory …

The UK Gambling Commission has released the first phase of a new study that seeks to provide insight into the illegal online gambling sector in the UK. Initially focused on …

British charity GamCare has expressed confidence in the contribution its Money Guidance Service (MGS) makes as part of its wider gambling harm treatment programmes. The charity first launched the MGS …

GambleAware states that UK authorities must address and understand gambling harms as a public health crisis with extended consequences for households and communities. The message is led by the GambleAware …