The UK government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has confirmed that it is finalising the list of those who have received funds from the new statutory levy for …
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GamCare warns of gambling debt crisis amid another push for reforms
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readMore people than ever in the UK are seeking financial guidance following gambling losses, according to new data from GamCare and PayPlan. Debt provider PayPlan reported record demand in January …
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Entain warns prediction markets facilitate underage sports betting
3 minutes readEntain’s Stella David has issued a criticism of the damaging consequences of the rise of prediction markets, claiming they facilitate underage sports betting in the US. Many states across the …
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The latest data from NHS England estimates that 5% of adults in England display at-risk or problem gambling behaviours, whilst less than 1% of adults are currently classified as problem …
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Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross is confident that the newly-minted illegal gambling task force will garner results as early as later this year. The taskforce aims to find synergy between companies …
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‘Hit jobs’ against the regulated industry have ‘eroded’ regulatory credibility and emboldened the black market, according to Rank Group’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations, David Williams. Speaking on …
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Does the levy-funded North Wales treatment service undermine the National Gambling Helpline?
5 minutes readGovernment in Wales has unveiled a gambling helpline funded by the UK statutory levy, however, concerns remain that the funding transition will exacerbate fragmentation concerns. The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health …
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Charities Commission investigates Gordon Moody as discrimination and bullying claims emerge
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Charities Commission is investigating the UK’s oldest and most established gambling treatment provider Gordon Moody, after claims of racism and discrimination follow former CEO’s employment tribunal claim. Former CEO …
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Government set to ban unlicensed operators sponsoring Premier League clubs
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readOperators unlicensed in the UK will likely be barred from sponsoring British sports clubs, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed. The government announced plans to launch a consultation this spring, …
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iGaming Daily: Andrew Rhodes exits stage
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee as the trio discuss …