Wolverhampton Council has opened a public consultation to inform its Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy, as local governments across the country continue to confront the gambling industry. With the opportunity to …
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Paddy Power has set out its plans to evolve the retail gaming experience through a new collaboration with ClearStake and the debut deployment of ID by bank in the retail …
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The CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Andrew Rhodes, is stepping down from the leadership role in the midst of the British betting sector’s biggest readjustment in decades. Rhodes’ departure from the Commission …
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GamCare recorded a significant increase in referrals to treatment and peer-based support services in January 2026, following contact with the National Gambling Helpline and its live chat service. The charity …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is evaluating whether the final destination for regulatory settlements paid by British betting operators should change. Consultations are now open until 2 April on the …
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A 40% year-over-year uptick in young people self-excluding from online gambling has been recorded by Gamstop. The increase relates to individuals aged 16-24 and covers the six-month period ending 31 …
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SBC NewsEducationUK
University of Bristol unveils problem gambling toolkit for students
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA new toolkit has been revealed at the University of Bristol that aims to help students deal with their problem gambling. Designed by Benjamin Parker and Jordan White, graduates from …
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SBC NewsUK
GB problem gambling rate stable but regional and gender disparities remain
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readThe latest NHS statistics into gambling prevalence state that problem gambling rates in England remain stable, as authorities require a better understood public health view of gambling harm impacts across …
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UKSBC News
Crypto safer gambling blindspot exposed as Revolut ordered to return payments
4 minutes readThe UK’s financial watchdog has ordered Revolut to pay back a problem gambler who accused the bank of refusing to shut down his account. The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) deemed …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) will temporarily keep the GambleAware website operating for at least a year. The decision …