Problem gambling support and treatment services are at risk as a result of the tax increases on the UK gambling industry, as funds for the statutory levy dwindle. This was …
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One of the biggest casinos in Leeds’ city centre is operational once more, as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has lifted the suspension of VGC Leeds Limited’s licence, the operator …
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A Labour MP has launched a tirade against gambling industry adverts, claiming that “nobody wants to see them”. Alex Ballinger, MP for Halesowen and a consistent advocate for greater taxation …
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Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have aligned to launch the joint research project on gambling, gathering comparable knowledge about gambling habits and gambling problems in the region. It marks …
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The UK Government has intervened in the surge of engagement within prize draws and published a voluntary code for the sector. Those in the UK will be increasingly familiar with …
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The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has partnered with Canadian registered charity GenWell to launch its Human Connection Project. BCLC’s Human Connection Project aims to foster stronger and healthier communities …
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Sri Lanka sits on the cusp of a new regulatory framework that is likely to usher in widespread changes for the country’s gambling sector. The country’s government confirmed that the …
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Dutch consumer groups demand compensation over sites’ illegal practices
3 minutes readConsumer Rights groups in the Netherlands continue to press the government to take action on compensation of players prior for misleading and harmful practices. The latest intervention comes from Consumentenbond …
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Maryland lawmaker reportedly wants to consider a ban on micro bets
by SBC Americas3 minutes readA lawmaker in Maryland wants the state to consider prohibiting micro betting as a professional sports league deals with allegations of game manipulation by athletes. According to a report from …
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NCAA to maintain restriction on professional sports gambling
by SBC Americas3 minutes readThe NCAA is no longer considering a rule change that would have allowed its student-athletes to wager on professional sports. The governing body of college sports announced that its Division …