The British Home Office has declared that there has been an increase in illegal casinos targeting the UK in its latest National Risk Assessment (NRA). Citing this and other factors …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the results of an updated exercise which looks at the ongoing impact of policy change related to VIP or High Value Customer (HVC) …
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Easter bunny and robot DJ adverts land Play’n GO in hot water with ASA
6 minutes readThree adverts with an Easter bunny, a robot DJ and cartoon princesses have landed Play’n GO Malta in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Play’n GO has been …
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UKGC hails deep impact of VIP rules but warns of land-based liabilities
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published an ‘impact report’ on High Value Customers (HVCs) since introducing regulatory changes in 2020/2021. The regulator has maintained concerns about the management and …
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform has announced the launch of a new inquiry into the “Future of Gambling Regulation in the UK,” with veteran Conservative MP Sir …
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MP Ballinger calls for more action on harmful gambling through higher taxes
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readLabour MP Alex Ballinger has called on the government to ramp up taxation on gambling companies, arguing that the current system is failing to hold the industry accountable for the …
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GambleAware offers ‘self-help’ support pathway with new app launch
4 minutes readGambleAware is providing additional support for 18 to 24-year-olds who are looking to quit or reduce their gambling with the launch of a new gambling harm prevention app called the …
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Due to a long spate of enforcement actions in the first half of the year, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will undergo changes to the way it determines financial penalties. …
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The UK Statistics Authority has warned the Department for Health and Social Care and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) about the misuse of suicide statistics. Disparities at …
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Paddy Power Betfair attack shows extent and boldness of UK cybercrime
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readFlutter Entertainment confirmed yesterday (8 July) that its Paddy Power and Betfair UK brands had been subject to a heavy cyber attack. The respective sportsbook and betting exchange brands were …