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UK government implements £5 cap on online slot machine

In a decisive move to tackle the rising concerns over gambling addiction, the UK government has introduced comprehensive regulations targeting the online gambling industry, valued at £11 billion. Effective from September, these regulations will introduce a stake limit of £5 per spin for online slot machines for most users, while imposing a tighter…
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When will the UK online slots limit come into force?

The UK government has confirmed limits per spin for online slots. UK.- The UK government has confirmed the spin limits for online slots that had been widely expected. The limit will be set at £2 per spin for those aged 18 to 24 and £5 per spin for customers over this age. The lower limit is the same as that introduced for land-based betting…
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Great Britain To Limit Online Slot Machine Stakes at £5

The sum that may be wagered on an online slot machine spin will be rounded up to £5, but £2 for young clients, which is portion of the government's drive to toughen regulation of the UK's £11 billion per year gambling industry. Additionally, at the moment, video slots are not subject to limits on how much players may wager. Online stake limits to…
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UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Effective from September, the measures mark the first time maximum stakes have been introduced for online slots in the UK. The government has hailed the announcement as a "landmark" moment for the regulation of online gambling. Stake limits will come into effect from September this year, following secondary legislation. A six-week transition period…
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Government to introduce £2 limit for online slots

Department for Culture, Media and Sport said it would introduce the £2 stake per spin for 18-to-24 year olds, and a £5 limit for those aged 25 and above. There is currently no limit on the amount people can bet on online slots. The DCMS said easily accessible online slot games were "one of the most addictive forms of gambling", associated with…
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Government to introduce £2 limit for online slots
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Online slot machine stakes to be capped at £5 in Great Britain

The amount that can be staked on the spin of an online slot machine will be capped at £5, or £2 for younger customers, as part of government plans to tighten regulation of the £11bn-a-year gambling industry in Great Britain. Online slots are currently exempt from limits on how much punters can wager. But under plans revealed by the Guardian on…
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Stakelogic appoints experienced Isajevs to live casino role

Isajevs will oversee the development of live casino content at Stakelogic, including bringing new games to market. He also becomes a member of the Stakelogic management team. He joins Stakelogic after working with several other major content developers in more than a decade within the igaming sector. These include Evolution Gaming, serving as both…
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Gambling firms in Great Britain ordered to slow down online slot machines

Online casinos will be forced to overhaul slot machine games to slow them down and remove features that cause players to lose track of how much they are spending. In a series of curbs likely to reduce the industry's £2.2bn-a-year revenue from online slot machines, the Gambling Commission has told companies based in Great Britain to dilute their…
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New study: half of all German players still using black market

The study was commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV). It was authored by economist Gunther Schnabl of the University of Leipzig. The report states that the State Treaty on Gambling, which came into force in July 2021, is missing its key target of ensuring that all online gaming…
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Gambling firms to be forced to pay about £100m a year to NHS

Gambling companies will be forced to pay about £100m a year to the NHS to fund addiction research, prevention and treatment, as part of government changes that will replace a longstanding system of voluntary contributions. Under a mandatory levy, which has been welcomed by clinicians and campaigners, online bookmakers and casinos will pay 1% of…
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Britain's gambling habit: are we dicing with serious damage?

A free daily digest of the biggest news stories of the day - and the best features from our website Thank you for signing up to TheWeek. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. A great deal. The UK is one of the world's biggest gambling markets, and the world's biggest online…
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UK Government proposes stake limits for online slots

In April, the UK government outlined its comprehensive plan for gambling industry reform in a white paper. One part of this reform was stake limits for under 25s, which is to stop problem gambling in an age group which suffers from it most. We're going to be taking a look at the proposal so that you'll have a full understanding of just what this…
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Brent gambling sites are ‘fuelling addiction' say locals

A North London street with six gambling venues including two casinos within the space of 600 metres is "fuelling addiction" and taking vulnerable residents' last few pounds, according to locals. Protests have already taken place to fight against plans to open another high street casino in Harlesden, Brent, over fears vulnerable people are being…
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Gambling reform: Where’s the evidence?

The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has once again issued a call for evidence on key topics such as gambling harm and the priorities the White Paper on gambling reform should focus on. In this column, Pavlos Sideris, Director at Double Up Media, explains what this means for the UK industry. The call by the Department for Digital,…
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Gambling firms hit the jackpot after Government review

Gambling firms let out a huge sigh of relief after the Government released a long-awaited white paper. The review, delayed for over two years, included plans for a 1 per cent levy on revenues, new online slot machine limits and the loosening of restrictions for casinos and bingos. The changes, less drastic than the industry once feared, focused on…
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Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said a long-awaited Gambling White Paper, due to be unveiled in Parliament today (27 April), will help "redress the power imbalance between punters and operators" while preventing addiction. Following the explosion of online betting and a number of high-profile cases where customers suffered significant losses or…
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Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws
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Ban all gambling adverts, say more than half of Britons

More than half the public would like to see a ban on gambling advertising, according to a new poll taken as ministers prepare to unveil an overhaul of the industry. In the survey, carried out for the charity Gambling with Lives, 52% of respondents said they supported a ban on all gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and nearly…
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Are current regulations suffocating the online slots industry?

In the last three years, regulations specifically targeting slots and those aimed at the wider online gambling industry have been implemented by the UKGC. Are these regulations suffocating the online slots industry? Since 2020, the UKGC has ramped up the pace of regulation, taking firmer action to ensure that licensing conditions and codes of…
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The UK’s Gambling White Paper Explained

For the first time in nearly two decades, gambling is set to come under the legislative spotlight in the UK. The UK gambling industry, the world's largest and most mature market, has been in a state of flux for the past few years. The growth of online casino games and the continued success of sports betting has seen gambling conquer and maintain…
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Gambling limits for under-25s expected in new laws, reports say

Young online gamblers will face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws reportedly being lined up by the government. The Sun newspaper said ministers would consult on capping bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15, with a £2 limit for under-25s. Gambling firms will also be taxed to fund addiction treatment, according to leaks seen…
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Gambling limits for under-25s expected in new laws, reports say
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‘Take Time to Think’ gambling warning has no

Clearer messaging on gambling harm is needed if the industry is to help customers moderate their gambling behaviour, experts have warned. Academics have found that the widely used Take Time to Think slogan has no impact on people's behaviour while gambling, after testing its effectiveness in a virtual casino environment. Take Time to Think is a…
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Rootz Wins Slots Operator of the Year Title

Rootz Limited has been announced as the winner of the prestigious title of Slots Operator of the Year at the International Gaming Awards 2023 in London, England, on 6 February 2023. The 2023 International Gaming Awards is supported and attended by renowned industry insiders from all tiers of the gaming world, with the world's best online casinos…
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How the gambling and betting market influence the economy

Casino gaming has grown significantly over the last few decades, and legalisation is only part of the casino gambling-related growth story. High-tech features such as live casinos have introduced a new level of realism to the experience, while technological enhancements have led to more accessible and convenient ways to play. More recently, the…
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Gambling Commission claims black market risks are 'being overstated'

A leading Gambling Commission official has suggested the risks of the black market are "being overstated". Speaking at an event held by the Danish Gambling Authority this week, the Gambling Commission's deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner said the British regulator had "a level of concern" about illegal betting, but said it had "no time" for…
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Gambling Commission claims black market risks are 'being overstated'
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Betting industry will ‘keep back funds from gambling harm charity’

The betting industry has threatened to redirect a quarter of the funds expected to go to a charity tackling harms caused by gambling, the Guardian understands. The four largest members of the Betting and Gaming Council have in the past pledged to use GambleAware as the main commissioner of any money it gave to tackle problems caused by its…
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World Cup Gambling Ads Fell by 34%, Prove Wrong Spike Warnings

TV gambling advertising in the UK during the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar fell by more than a quarter to the levels registered in the previous World Cup stated the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in a press release. Based on new data excluding all Lottery advertisements, there were a total of 110 gambling ads on ITV during the World Cup games from…
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World Cup Gambling Ads Fell by 34%, Prove Wrong Spike Warnings
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BGC hails success in reducing gambling ads during World Cup 2022

The Betting and Gaming Council issued a statement on Thursday in which the NGO hailed the success the whistle-to-whistle ban has had in helping reduce the overall number of gambling advertisements broadcasted during the World Cup 2022. The data cited by the organization is based on ITV frequency of gambling advertisements with only 110 ads…
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BGC hails success in reducing gambling ads during World Cup 2022
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Survey says compulsory warning labels won't help tackle problem gambling

The Betting and Gaming Council has looked into a proposal to raise awareness about the potential harm of gambling products by featuring compulsory messages that gambling can be harmful. The proposal is based on similar messaging used in other sin industries, such as alcohol and tobacco, and builds on the premise that consumers would be less…
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Health Warnings for Gambling Won't Have Effect, Says BGC Study

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the industry body representing the gaming and betting industry in the UK, released details of a new study that probed into the potential of introducing mandatory health messages in an effort to reduce problem gambling. On Tuesday the BGC released the results of the study which was conducted by YouGov. The new…
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What is the impact of the cost of living on the UK gambling market?

The cost of living can have an impact on any business regardless if it operates on a local or a global level. To put it simply, the cost of living represents the money one person needs to enjoy a specific lifestyle in different areas. As hourly or monthly pay varies from country to country, so do the prices for services or essential products such…
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MP supports UK's gambling reform, calls for a balanced approach

Amid the ongoing reform of the UK gambling sector, a PM called for a balanced approach in regulation that will strengthen the protection for vulnerable customers without negatively impacting the sector, a recent report reveals. In a recent report released by The House, Mark Jenkinson MP wrote for the Betting And Gaming Council (BGC), acknowledging…
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MP supports UK's gambling reform, calls for a balanced approach
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NHS clinics raise concern over gambling addiction numbers in UK

A new report by The Times United Kingdom. According to the publication, NHS doctors have been citing an increase in the number of patients who seek support for gambling addiction and have urged companies to show more concern for the human cost that often backs gambling companies' bottom line. Most of the patients who turn to the National Health…
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NHS clinics raise concern over gambling addiction numbers in UK
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Gambling: Boy, 16, lost thousands after seeing advert

A 16-year-old boy lost thousands of pounds gambling in just a few weeks after seeing adverts at a football game, a support worker has said. Nick Phillips, from Swansea, said the boy opened an account in his father's name an hour after a match. Welsh MPs and anti-gambling charities are calling for the UK government to publish its gambling white…
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BGC: Two Thirds of Punters Believe Nanny State Spending Limits on Betting Would Spark a Rise in Gambling Black Market

A new YouGov survey for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed the concerns of regular punters as the Government considers a review of Gambling laws. As well as 67% saying compulsory limits risked pushing punters to the growing gambling black market, 64% of the public fear the increased use of illegal sites would trigger a rise in problem…
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GamCare Releases New Code of Conduct Guidelines for Land-based Gambling Venues

GamCare has released new Code of Conduct guidelines for land-based gambling venues. The gambling information, advice and support charity says its new guidelines will build on the Industry Code for the Display of Safer Gambling Information, launched in 2020. GamCare notes that new guidelines focused on land-based gambling venues will ensure…
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Warning as one child in every classroom gambling with 'loss of control'

A new report published by the Gambling Commission found that one in every 29 children - more girls than boys - had a betting addiction or was showing signs of developing one One in every 29 schoolchildren has a gambling problem, according to a new report (Stock photo) One child in every secondary school classroom has a gambling problem or risks…
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UK Soccer Teams Plan Protest of Gambling Sponsorships

A group of UK soccer teams will participate in a protest of gambling sponsorships in soccer during matches this weekend. committed to removing gambling sponsorships from soccer Various English Football League (EFL) and non-EFL teams will join the movement to kick gambling agencies out of soccer. Those who are participating in the demonstration will…
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BGC congratulates Paul Scully for taking Gambling Minister role

Last week, Paul Scully MP was appointed as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry. Consequently, the single industry body for UK betting and gaming, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), congratulated Scully for his recent appointment. Michael Dugher, BGC's Chief Executive, commented in a statement released on October 28, 2022. He…
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BGC congratulates Paul Scully for taking Gambling Minister role
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UK’S BGC WELCOME PAUL SCULLY MP AS NEW GAMBLING MINISTER

Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Paul Scully MP on his appointment as Minister responsible for the betting and gaming industry. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher also congratulated Michelle Donelan MP on her re-appointment to the Cabinet and encouraged both to continue engagement with the industry to find the right…
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Apple makes a gaffe on App Store with gambling adverts

Apple ran in a bit of a trouble last week when the tech giant ended up promoting gambling apps, reportedly from shady backgrounds, alongside genuine applications found on its App Store. While the issue was found very quickly, and Apple moved rapidly to patch up the problem, the incident has caused an outcry with developers and consumers, Tech…
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Safer Gambling Week a success says BGC

Safer Gambling Week, which took place between October 17 and October 23 this week, was a success, the Betting and Gaming Council said. The trade body for the gambling industry said that Safer Gambling Week during the period was displayed 25 million times across a number of social media channels. BGC has been a staunch supported of the initiative,…
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Safer Gambling Week a success says BGC
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SAFER GAMBLING IS FOR EVERY WEEK OF THE YEAR SAYS BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL, AS FIGURES SHOW RECORD SUCCESS OF SAFER GAMBLING WEEK

Data released following this year's event - which ran from October 17 to 23 - has revealed a 21 per cent increase on 2021, when Safer Gambling Week messaging was displayed on major social media sites 25 million times. The initiative, which ran for the fifth year, also saw tens of thousands of visits to the Safer Gambling Week website where people…
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Gambling regulator chief says growth has plateaued for booming sector

Growth in the betting sector has plateaued in recent years as a result of cost of living concerns and safety measures, says top gambling regulator. Speaking at an awards ceremony today in Melbourne, Gambling Commission chief Andrew Rhodes said that the sector is still feeling a pandemic hangover - despite popular belief that betting giants cashed…
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Gambling regulator chief says growth has plateaued for booming sector
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BGC, UKGC and DCMS support Safer Gambling Week 2022

In light of the start of the Safer Gambling Week, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed that it joined forces with the regulator, the UK Gambling Commission, and the government to support safer gambling. The initiative is organized by the BGC in collaboration with the Bingo Association, as well as BACTA Monday marked the start of the Safer…
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BGC, UKGC and DCMS support Safer Gambling Week 2022
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Bacta lends its support to Safer Gambling Week

Bacta is joining other organisations and putting its full support behind Safer Gambling Week 2022, the latest cross-industry initiative to share safer gambling messages both online and in land-based venues about the importance of gambling responsibly. This year's Safer Gambling Week event will run from 17th - 23rd October 2022 and will see the…
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Chalkline Partners with DGC to Enhance Betway’s F2P Offering

Chalkline, a full-service client acquisition and retention platform, has announced a partnership with Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC) that will enable the free-to-play (F2P) gaming provider to deliver its prediction games exclusively to US customers via online casino and sports betting firm Betway. Betway views F2P as a key player engagement…
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Collins to continue to lead on gambling reform

Collins was initially appointed on 8 July 2022, replacing Chris Philp, who left office during the month's swathe of resignations protesting Boris Johnson's continued leadership of the Conservative party. His leadership comes in a period of flux for UK gambling policy. A review of the 2005 Gambling Act is currently underway, with a white paper…
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UK Gambling Sector Reacts to Death of Queen Elizabeth II

After reigning for more than 70 years and earning the title of the UK's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at her Scottish estate in Balmoral. Media companies announced the news that she died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at 96 years of age. All of her children traveled to the estate to say their goodbyes. a 10-day…
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Government Shake Up Means Uncertainty for UK Gambling Reform

The ongoing effort to overhaul UK gambling laws could be delayed even further following the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. The reforms, which are two years in the making, have been delayed on multiple occasions. The latest snag came in July when a vote of no confidence in former Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent the government into…
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Government Shake Up Means Uncertainty for UK Gambling Reform
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Gambling Commission launches probe into 10 suicides according to leaked letter

The UK regulator has written to numerous licenced operators - bookmakers and online casinos - asking for their help in "identifying more information" in relation to 10 individuals who took their own lives. Commission chiefs are seeking information on whether gambling firms had accounts open with the victims at the time. The list of those who died…
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'Reformer's shopping list': gambling laws review starts next week

A wide-ranging review of gambling laws to be launched next week will consider banning sports sponsorship and limiting online casino stakes among a "reformer's shopping list" of proposals to overhaul gambling laws, the Guardian can reveal. The long-awaited review, which could roll back vast swathes of the Gambling Act 2005, will begin as soon as…
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Gambling giant Entain could lose UK licence after record £17m fine

Entain, the gambling firm behind Ladbrokes and Coral, could lose its licence to operate in the UK after it was told to pay a record £17m settlement over its inaction as individual customers spent hundreds of thousands of pounds. The Gambling Commission highlighted multiple failings in Entain's online and high street business, all of which occurred…
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Gambling addiction: 'A vicious cycle I couldn't get out of'

A new documentary looks at the problems around gambling addiction in the UK. "It was a vicious cycle I couldn't get out of. It was awful." Harri, from north Wales, placed his first bet just after he turned 18. And once he started university, his gambling began to escalate as he found himself betting on increasingly obscure matches like hockey and…
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BGC calls for “balance” amid reports of £2 online casino stake cap

A report in today's Times newspaper claims measures included in the document could include the restriction of maximum online casino stakes to between £2 and £5. The Times also said the white paper could feature a ban on free bets and VIP packages for those who incur heavy losses, as well as what it described as "non-intrusive" affordability checks.…
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Keir Starmer's gambling problem

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Brits in Poor Areas Lose Thousands to Gaming

A recent gambling study shows that gambling losses in the United Kingdom tend to be very high in less well-off areas. Commissioned by GambleAware, the concerning data shows that almost half a million Brits lose thousands a year. According to the research, about 420000 gamblers in Britain lose $2500 a year to various forms of gambling. This research…
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Gambling losses in online gaming very skewed to deprived areas

More than 420000 British gamblers lose at least £2000 a year, according to a major report that warns losses on the most addictive products are "strongly skewed" towards deprived areas. The report lays bare the punishing losses incurred by the heaviest gamblers and raises "concern" at the low level of intervention by gambling companies to prevent…
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UK gambling industry to open 15K tech jobs in next 5 years under Govt.'s program; BGC members praised for job creation

The UK's regulated betting and gaming industry is set to generate 15000 tech jobs in the next five years as a consequence of the UK's Levelling Up agenda, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said on Monday. Additionally, the industry body announced its members have been praised for their work providing jobs, skills and investment outside London in…
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Stick or twist: Ministers prepare to water down upcoming gambling review

As the review for gambling legislation beckons, it is understood that ministers are rethinking what the industry has called "draconian" measures. As reported by the Sunday Times, The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are planning to water down proposals to crack down on problem gambling. Since the review of the Gambling Act was first…
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Safer Gambling Week to take place from 17-23 October

This will be the fifth iteration of the event organised by the Betting and Gaming Council, Bacta, the Lotteries Council and the Bingo Association, and will be the third under the name Safer Gambling Week, after it was rebranded from Responsible Gambling Week.The event will include "a blitz of safer gambling messages", both online and in land-based…
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Betting and Gaming Industry unites to announce Safer Gambling Week 2022 and pledge to build on last year's record-breaking success

This year's Safer Gambling Week event will run from 17th - 23rd October 2022 and will see the whole industry coming together in a concerted effort to further promote safer gambling messages, the tools available to customers to stay in control and the help and support available to those who champion higher standards. The Safer Gambling Week…
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Betting and Gaming Industry unites to announce Safer Gambling Week 2022 and pledge to build on last year's record-breaking success
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Safer Game Design Code Eliminates Some Gamification Features

A Safer Game Design Code for gaming machines in land-based gaming establishments was finalized by three gaming sector trading bodies last week. The Safer Game Design Code finalized by the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA), the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and The Bingo Association is a cross-sector initiative that started…
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Over half of punters push back against government imposed gambling limits

New data has revealed nearly two thirds of punters (65 per cent) believe there is a large or substantial risk that setting limits on the amount of money spent on betting would drive more people to the unsafe, unregulated black market online. The latest polling by YouGov found almost 56 per cent of punters thought the Government should not set…
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Draconian gambling rules risk driving punters to the black market

As the UK Government is closer to releasing a White Paper on the long-awaited UK Gambling Act Review, the CEO of standards body Betting and Gaming Council, Michael Dugher, warns in his latest column about the risks of anti-gambling lobby and proposals to bring "draconian restrictions" that could increase illegal market levels in the United…
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Draconian gambling rules risk driving punters into black market

Some 600m people, in more than 140 countries and from every conceivable background, tuned in to watch this year's Grand National. I was at Aintree along with thousands of other people out to enjoy themselves after so many months of miserable lockdowns and Covid restrictions. Millions of us also enjoyed a flutter on the race. For 22.5m adults,…
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UK Gambling Companies Lobby with Lawmakers to Sway Upcoming Regulation

While the review of the Gambling Act in the UK is ongoing, a new report reveals that major gambling industry players lobbied Treasury officials. The report claims the industry warned that tough restrictions may increase the share of the black market. Launched in December 2020, the review of the Gambling Act in the UK is still ongoing. It was…
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'I lost £25,000': Problem gambling soars in lockdown as fears mount for young Scots and children at risk

The number of Scots seeking help with problem gambling after lockdown has soared as experts voice deepening concerns. Calls to Gamstop, a free service helping people restrict their online gambling, has climbed by 23% on pre-lockdown figures. An estimated 207000 Scots are addicted to gambling or at risk of developing an addiction, with specialists…
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BGC: Low problem gambling rates should be a “warning to ministers”

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have announced that the drop recorded by the Gambling Commission shoedw that the rate of problem gambling reached statistically 0.2% while the moderate and low risk rates are also stable at 0.9% and 1.4% respectively. While this problem gambling figure was lower than in the, the Commission said the difference…
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BGC Warns UK Govt. as Problem Gambling Rates Decline

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has sent a warning to ministers regarding upcoming guidelines following recent United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) figures. Specifically, the council wants reports to use a "genuinely evidence-based approach" to identify at-risk gamblers. This comes after a UKGC survey indicated problem gambling rates have…
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BGC Holds Inaugural Gambling Anti-money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Training Day

UK gambling standards body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) delivered the inaugural Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Training Day on April 25. GAMLG was established in 2016 by the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) and Remote Gambling Association (RGA). It is now supported by the Betting and Gaming Council who provide the…
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BGC Holds Inaugural Gambling Anti-money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Training Day
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BGC delivers debut Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group workshop

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has completed the first Training Day for the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG), in a bid to drive high standards and encourage best practice. Topics of discussion during the day-long session was consideration of key emerging risks, best practice and developments, which the standards body stated was a…
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BGC delivers debut Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group workshop
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Gambling firms in Great Britain to face tougher rules on preventing harm

The Gambling Commission is to lay down tougher rules for the industry in Great Britain after becoming exasperated by the ongoing failure of online casinos and bookmakers to protect vulnerable people and addicts. In a major shift in emphasis, the regulator will start giving operators direct instructions on how to ensure that consumers aren't harmed,…
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Study Says ‘Play Breaks’ Help Gamblers Spend Less

A new study by the Journal of Gambling Studies may have the key to mitigating gambling harm and helping excessive gamblers find the means to counterweigh their excessive gaming behavior in the long term. While the study did not target problem gamblers per se, it focused on those who tend to gamble the most and who are, by definition, most…
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Study Says ‘Play Breaks’ Help Gamblers Spend Less
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PayPal Gambling Block via Gamban Tools

The renowned software for blocking gambling sites Gamban has entered into a new partnership with the best-known payment gateway provider PayPal to facilitate the customers in selected territories to block their gambling transactions. As gambling problems are increasingly becoming a primary social concern, this alliance with Gamban is expected to…
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PayPal Gambling Block via Gamban Tools
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UK attitudes towards gambling improve for first time since 2016

The statistics come from the Gambling Commission's quarterly telephone survey, which examines gambling prevalence, attitudes and rates of harm. The regulator noted that December 2021's edition, which saw 4021 people polled, marked the first time in which responses suggested statistically significant year-on-year improvements in attitudes towards…
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UK attitudes towards gambling improve for first time since 2016
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New Research Reveals Shocking Size of Black Market Gambling Across Europe

Research for the Betting and Gaming Council has uncovered the shocking scale of black market gambling in European countries following the introduction of strict new measures on regulated operators. The findings come from industry research and a PWC report for the BGC as the Government finalises its work on the upcoming Gambling Review and against a…
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New Research Reveals Shocking Size of Black Market Gambling Across Europe
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Kindred calls for “evidence-based debate” on gambling harm

In the open letter sent to both the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Gambling-Related Harm and Peers for Gambling Reform, Kindred used itself as an example as to how the industry can provide accurate information to any debate around the gambling industry. In 2021, Kindred opted to reveal what percentage of its revenue was derived from those…
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Kindred calls for “evidence-based debate” on gambling harm
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'A dangerous crossroads': Gambling industry warns UK against heavy reform as black market swells across Europe

New data released today has revealed the shocking size of black market gambling across Europe as industry warns the government that it is "at a dangerous crossroads", urging ministers to "learn lessons from abroad" in its upcoming gambling review. According to research from the Betting and Gaming Council, British punters using unlicensed sites has…
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'A dangerous crossroads': Gambling industry warns UK against heavy reform as black market swells across Europe
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Vulnerable and addicts being 'enticed' into gambling in city's poorest areas, fear councillors

Bookies and online gambling companies operating in Birmingham have come under fire from councillors worried about the dire impact on families and the vulnerable - particularly in the city's poorest neighbourhoods. One stretch of Washwood Heath Road in Ward End - with three bookies next to each other and another just metres away - was held up as an…
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Vulnerable and addicts being 'enticed' into gambling in city's poorest areas, fear councillors
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Michael Dugher: “Gambling reform cannot be hijacked by extremists' agendas”

As the long-awaited publishing of the government's white paper on gambling reforms looms on the horizon, Michael Dugher Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned MPs to'ignore extremists' trying to influence outcomes. Writing an opinion piece on parliamentary news source PoliticsHome, Dugher reiterated the need for industry…
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Michael Dugher: “Gambling reform cannot be hijacked by extremists' agendas”
Politics Home

On gambling reform, the Government should ignore the extremists and stick with evidence

New figures from a YouGov poll published last week showed that fewer that one in five people would be happy to accept arbitrary checks on their finances, like accessing bank statements and pay cheques, in order to be able to have a bet. These so-called'affordability checks' are just one of a number of measures being discussed as part of the…
Law
On gambling reform, the Government should ignore the extremists and stick with evidence
The Guardian

MPs criticise UK gambling regulator for trying to reduce addiction

A committee of MPs has produced a report criticising the gambling industry regulator for trying to reduce addiction and urging ministers to take it into special measures. The findings by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on betting and gaming have been described as "ludicrous" by a campaigner for regulatory reform and met with a frosty…
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Belfast Telegraph

Gambling industry escalates campaign against affordability checks on punters

The gambling industry has stepped up its campaign against affordability checks, insisting tougher measures would drive more punters to the black market. The Betting and Gaming Council, the lobby group led by former Labour MP Michael Dugher, said that while it was in favour of enhanced spending checks, ministers should target problem gamblers rather…
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Gambling industry escalates campaign against affordability checks on punters
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UK Government Must Take BGC Advice in Gambling Reform

One of the world's oldest gambling markets is getting a regulatory makeover this year. The UK government was supposed to publish the results of its gambling regulation review at some point last year, but COVID-19 and other complications have delayed the process into 2022. Now, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport has confirmed it…
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UK Government Must Take BGC Advice in Gambling Reform
European Gaming

Entain CEO: Gambling Industry has an “Unfair” Reputation

Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Anderson says the gambling industry has an "unfair" reputation, and has urged the public to view gambling operators as trusted entertainment providers. In an interview with the Sunday Times, as reported by City AM, Nygaard-Anderson urged policymakers to avoid implementing gambling rules that are too strict. Too rough rules…
Industry
Entain CEO: Gambling Industry has an “Unfair” Reputation
Belfast Telegraph

Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists

One of the big arguments raging during the Covid pandemic is to what extent ministers can take action to safeguard public health while also protecting people's personal freedoms, jobs and businesses. Although not on the same scale, a similar debate bubbles away on the future of gambling regulation, with the Government expected to publish a white…
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Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists
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What might the next Gambling Act look like?

If you've been keeping up with gambling-related news over the past year, the chances are you will have come across at least one reference to the'review of the Gambling Act'. The term often appears tacked on to the end of articles as an afterthought, with a development described as something that might be looked at'as the government continues its…
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Gambling News

BGC Unveils Ad Tech Forum to Protect the Youth from Gambling Ads

Britain's Betting and Gaming Council has unveiled a new cross-industry Ad Tech Forum. The forum's work will be to provide operators with crucial tips on how to better protect the youth from gambling harm. The Ad Tech Forum's work will heavily trust data collection technologies. It will have operators, such as Bet365, Flutter, and William Hill,…
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BGC Unveils Ad Tech Forum to Protect the Youth from Gambling Ads
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Upcoming UK Online Gambling Review Must Secure the Right Balance

UK online slots sites, casinos and the Betting and Gaming Council (BCG) have made known their support for the upcoming government review into the 2005 Gambling Act but have reiterated the need for the right balance to be struck to protect UK gamblers. The BGC stated that the UK Gambling review must strike the right balance, or it risks driving…
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Upcoming UK Online Gambling Review Must Secure the Right Balance
European Gaming

Microgaming supports YGAM in its vision to prevent gambling-related harm

YGAM, the charity which works to inform young people of the risks of gaming and gambling related harm, has been recognised by leading software supplier Microgaming for the resilience it's shown in continuing to deliver its acclaimed educational programme despite COVID-19, as well as its ability to deliver content in what it describes as'an…
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Microgaming supports YGAM in its vision to prevent gambling-related harm
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Gambling firms among biggest spenders on school-run radio ads

Gambling companies are potentially exposing millions of children to gambling by pouring money into radio advertising during the'school run', data shows. According to research by market analysis firm Nielsen on behalf of the Guardian newspaper, the gambling industry is responsible for spending the second-highest amount of all industries on radio ads…
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Survey Reveals Big Gambling Spending in “School Run” Radio Hours

The Guardian has conducted a survey with the help of market analysis firm Nielsen to determine the prevalence of gambling advertisements during "school run" hours on radio. According to the commissioned research, gambling companies were the heaviest advertisers during those hours. The hours known as school run are referred to the time when children…
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Survey Reveals Big Gambling Spending in “School Run” Radio Hours
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