British banks and financial institutions can help fill ‘gaps in support’ related to the treatment and intervention of those exposed to gambling-related harms. This recommendation has been put forward in …
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GamCare cuts Safer Gambling team after failing to find buyer
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readGamCare will stop providing its safer gambling service by the end of 2024 after failing to find an alternative home for the service. The resultant restructuring has meant a number …
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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published its first Code Handbook, as it looks to give a more in depth guide on raising standards in the UK betting industry, A trio of …
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UKGC and MGA join forces for regulatory collaboration
by CasinoBeats2 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission has teamed up with Malta’s Gaming Authority to better regulate its gambling sector through a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement will see both regulators exchange information …
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BGC launches ‘vital’ International Best Practice Guide for global policymakers
by CasinoBeats3 minutes readThe Betting and Gaming Council has released an International Best Practice Guide laying out key policy objectives for global operators and regulators. Compiled by professional consulting firm Alvarez and Marsal, …
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UKGC adds two members to Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
by CasinoBeats2 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission has added to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) with the appointments of Dr Virve Marionneau and Dr Spencer Murch. Marionneau is a sociologist and …
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GamCare introduces night chatrooms to provide accessible support
by CasinoBeats2 minutes readGamCare is offering additional confidential, supportive and non-judgmental spaces for people affected by gambling-related harms with the introduction of night chatrooms. Available every Tuesday between 1am and 2am, the gambling …
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ASA bans multiple social casino ads for misleading players about real-world money prizes
by CasinoBeats3 minutes readThe Advertising Standards Authority has banned multiple advertisements from social casino apps for misleading players and implying they could win real-world money or tangible prizes. Each of the adverts appeared …
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SBC Summit: Entain chairman announces five-point plan to take down black market
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readOutgoing Entain chairman Barry Gibson set the tone for the day at the SBC Summit in Lisbon by unveiling a five-point plan to tackle illegal operators. Following the Betting & …
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UKGC calls for continued industry cooperation to strengthen Gambling Survey
by CasinoBeats5 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission has called for the gambling industry’s continued cooperation to strengthen the Gambling Survey for Great Britain. Ben Haden, the UKGC’s Director of Research and Statistics, sent …