Banks are becoming increasingly prominent stakeholders in problem gambling prevention in the UK and Ireland at a time of regulatory and political focus on betting in both countries. The UK …
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The National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) has helped more than 110,000 people since it first launched in April 2023. This was announced in a new report by GambleAware, an independent …
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GAMSTOP has expressed full commitment to supporting the shifting UK gambling landscape in the wake of a successful 2024. The gambling self-exclusion scheme reported a 75% success rate with users …
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BGC: Public response proves SGWeek is more relevant than ever before
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has underscored the relevance of Safer Gambling Week (#SGWeek) as an industry initiative informing the public about safer gambling tools and behaviours. The UK …
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GambleAware CEO attacks “inaccurate, unsubstantiated” comments from Select Committee witnesses
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readGambleAware CEO Zoë Osmond has written to to UK MP Layla Moran, the Chair of the Health & Social Care Select Committee, to complain about the evidence given in a …
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Industry set for media storm with publication of groundbreaking suicide studies
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe first of three potentially-groundbreaking studies aimed at building a better understanding of gambling-related suicides is set to be released this month as part of a £1.6m research programme funded …
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Black market users reveal disdain for regulated operators
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readGambling harms education charity Deal Me Out has published a paper that tracks the black market experiences of young people, problem gamblers and other gamblers. The charity spoke to 1,254 …
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ECB publishes Code of Conduct on sponsorship agreements with gambling companies
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has published its Code of Conduct on Sponsorship Agreements with Gambling Companies designed to ensure a responsible relationship between gambling and sport. Working …
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Allwyn wins European Lotteries and WLA responsible gaming accreditations
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readAllwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has achieved the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification, as well as Level 4 of the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework – the highest possible level. …
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Andy Burnham joins UK Councils in demanding urgent Gambling Review action
5 minutes readUK Councils are demanding Gambling Review changes expressing fear that local communities are being overwhelmed by “24-hour slot shops.” The UK government is facing pressure from local councils to tighten …