The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £170,000 fine to Taichi Tech Limited, which trades as Fafabet, for regulatory failures, including the use of unfair terms and conditions. Taichi …
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Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over the advertising policies of its social media platforms, as digital rights campaigners accuse Facebook and Instagram of placing disproportionate restrictions on adverts highlighting gambling-related …
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UK charity protects next generation from gambling harm
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readGambling harm charity Ygam reached a record number of young people for the year between January 2024 and March 2025. The organisation’s 10-year anniversary activity report highlighted that it reached …
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GambleAware highlights National Lottery’s failure to signpost treatment services
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe National Lottery faces increased pressure to signpost problem gambling treatment support services, as a mandatory requirement of its marketing campaigns and products. The demand is led by GambleAware, which …
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GambleAware: eradicating stigma faced by women experiencing gambling harm
7 minutes readGambleAware 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 …