GambleAware has spotlighted those who are most at risk of experiencing stigma related to gambling harms. Commissioned by the gambling support charity, the newly-released research project revealed that women were …
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John Bollom, President of UK industry trade body Bacta, has hit back at the recent BBC probe into land-based player safety standards. Bollom called a recent BBC investigation “unrepresentative”, after …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched an investigation after a BBC report revealed stark compliance failures at gambling venues in the UK. An undercover operation undertaken by File on …
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Ladbrokes’ breach of ASA Code should set an example, legal expert says
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA legal advisor has cautioned UK operators like Ladbrokes to always ensure they remain on the safe side when it comes to advertising. Felix Faulkner, solicitor at licensing law firm …
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The UK’s leading residential treatment charity Gordon Moody co-hosted a reception with Labour Party MP Chris Bloore at the House of Commons yesterday to raise awareness of the growing crisis …
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ASA raps Ladbrokes for ‘Ladbucks’ social currency ad with under-18s appeal
5 minutes readThe Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld two complaints against Ladbrokes for an advertisement that was deemed to be of strong appeal to those under the age of 18 and …
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BGC: Increased gambling tax would bolster the dangerous black market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readFears of a tax increase on online gambling in the UK loom while a new YouGov survey suggests that 65% of bettors agree that such change “would make customers turn …
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UKGC: New Consumer Voice framework to deliver high-quality research quickly
3 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission is committed to delivering high-quality research efficiently through its new Consumer Voice framework, which introduces four specialist research suppliers with unique expertise. Consumer Voice aims to …
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UKSBC News
Deal Me Out takes aim at black market with GAMRS accreditation system
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readGambling harms charity Deal Me Out has launched a new accreditation scheme as it steps up its campaign to tackle unlicensed gambling operators The charity is testing the new system …
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UKGC suspends operator licence in Bradford over responsibility failures
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has taken action against an amusement centre in West Yorkshire for failing to protect players through a gambling harm reduction initiative. After being found to …
