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Digital slot machine limit of £2 set to cost gambling operators in UK millions

The government is set to impose new limits of as little as £2 a spin for online slot machines, the Guardian understands, in a move that could cost casino companies hundreds of millions of pounds. Ministers have been consulting on imposing a maximum stake for the digital casino-style games since publishing a white paper on gambling reform last…

Industry ・ 21 February 2024

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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…

Law ・ 17 October 2023

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Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform

A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people playing online slot games. The move is the next step of the Government's gambling white paper to update gambling rules for the smartphone era and protect those at risk of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 July 2023

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Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era

Millions of people enjoy gambling every year - whether that be putting money on a horse, playing at a casino, or a bet on the football - and much of this is now done through smartphones. Technology has transformed the industry and people can bet 24 hours a day through'mobile virtual casinos' in their pockets. Most people play without issue, but…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 April 2023

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UK unveils long-awaited White Paper on gambling

Gaming News 27 April 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Millions of people enjoy gambling every year - whether that be putting money on a horse, playing at a casino, or a bet on the football - and much of this is now done through smartphones. Technology has transformed the industry and people can bet 24 hours a day through'mobile virtual casinos' in their…

Gambling Addiction ・ 30 April 2023

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UK Government reportedly set to cap online slot spins at £2, potentially costing casinos millions

The UK government is reportedly on the verge of implementing new restrictions on online slot machines, with spins potentially limited to as little as £2 ($2.5). This regulatory move is anticipated to be disclosed on Friday and could have significant financial implications for casino companies, possibly amounting to hundreds of millions of…

Industry ・ 22 February 2024

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UK's William Hill given record $24 million fine for gambling failures

Fine is largest in UK gambling Regulator considered suspending licence 888 owns William Hill LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Gambling Commission has handed a 19.2 million pound ($23.7 million) fine to the William Hill betting group, the biggest penalty ever issued by the regulator, after it failed to protect consumers and stop money…

Industry ・ 29 March 2023

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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…

Law ・ 18 October 2022

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Parents and Problem Gamblers’ Families Willing to See Online Gambling Advertising Fully Suspended in Australia

An increasing number of parents seem to be planning to make a submission to a federal parliamentary inquiry into the Australian online gambling sector and the harmful impacts it has on vulnerable people, such as children and problem gamblers. The nationwide parliamentary inquiry was announced on September 15th and would involve issues such as loot…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 September 2022

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How will the UK Government Change the Gambling Laws?

Estimated figures show around 30000 Welsh people who experience problems with their gambling. It's figures such as that which are behind moves to review the 2005 Gambling Act. It's a process that has taken at least a couple of years as evidence has been gathered. July is due to see the UK government release the long-awaited White Paper on gambling…

Law ・ 11 July 2022

European Gaming

UKGC Unveils New Guidance to Help Combat Problem Gambling

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) updated its new list of rules on high-risk gamblers. The new consumer protection guidance, which gambling businesses are required to take account of, will help them comply with new rules coming into effect in September. In April the Commission announced new rules to ensure online gambling businesses do more to…

Gambling Addiction ・ 22 June 2022

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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,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 April 2022

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Gambling Commission to ban marketing to at-risk customers

The rules are due to come into effect on 12 September this year, with licenced operators to be given guidance in June to ensure they fully understand the changes and that they are in compliance with the new rules ahead of their implementation. From September, operators will be required to monitor a specific range of indicators, as a minimum, to…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 April 2022

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Consumer concentration from the Gambling Commission

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has released a new set of rules that have been designed to prompt locally-licensed iGaming operators into more effectively identifying and protecting at-risk consumers. The authority used an official press release to describe the fresh directives as'stronger and more prescriptive' in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 April 2022

World Casino News

Steep sanction for SkyVegas.com

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has reportedly hit SkyVegas.com with a £1.2 million ($1.5 million) penalty after determining that the online casino had wrongly sent marketing materials to recovering gambling addicts. According to a report from The Guardian newspaper, the watchdog launched an investigation into the domain…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 March 2022

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Online Casino 888 Fined for Neglecting Customer's 'Risk-at-harm' Deposits

The British Gambling Commission's latest fine of £ 9.4m on online casino company 888 is only the third highest in the history of regulated gambling in the country. The online casino operator was charged a hefty fine for negligence and failure to determine its customers' betting capabilities, following their enormous losses. It was previously…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 March 2022

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Online gambling business 888 fined £9.4m

Online gambling firm 888 has been fined £9.4 million for social responsibility and money laundering failings. The Gambling Commission said 888 UK Limited, which operates 78 websites including 888.com, had also received an official warning and would undergo extensive independent auditing. The fine - one of the largest imposed by the regulator to…

Industry ・ 01 March 2022

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Councillors and Commissioners call for greater local gambling powers

Local councillors and Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have joined calls for stricter regulatory oversight of the betting and gaming industry, ahead of the 2005 Gambling Act review White Paper. Releasing a joint statement, the Local Government Association (LGA) and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), cited research that 21%…

Law ・ 22 February 2022

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Acting boss of UK gambling regulator set to keep job after crackdown vow

The acting boss of the Gambling Commission is to be given the job on a permanent basis, the Guardian understands, signalling government approval for his vow to crack down on gambling companies' "recidivist behaviours" before a landmark industry review. Andrew Rhodes became acting chief executive of the regulator in June 2021, after the sudden…

Law ・ 06 January 2022

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 January 2022

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UKGC maintains confidence in gambling credit card ban as new report released

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has stated that consumers are supportive of its decision to prohibit the use of credit cards for gambling payments, following the results of a recent report. In an update published today, the UKGC explained that its report found that consumers held a'largely positive' view of the ban - first implemented in April…

Payment Methods ・ 02 November 2021

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Problem gambling rates are falling but safer gambling ‘our top priority all year round’, says BCG Boss at start of Safer Gambling Week

Safer gambling is the regulated betting and gaming industry's "top priority all year round", standards body boss Michael Dugher has declared. Mr Dugher, chief executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, spoke out as this year's Safer Gambling Week - which runs until November 7 - kicked off. He also vowed to use the event to build on the now two…

Law ・ 01 November 2021

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UK looks to overhaul gambling industry

Changes stop short of ad ban but include levy on firms to fund gambling addiction research and treatment An electronic sign board advertising a gambling company is seen during during a Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. (Photo: Reuters) LONDON: The UK government on Thursday…

Industry ・ 28 April 2023

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Online slot games ‘highly addictive’ despite new limits, say bereaved parents

Online slot games will remain "highly addictive" despite plans to limit under-25s to £2 per spin, two bereaved parents have cautioned. The Government announced the plans on Friday as part of efforts to tighten regulation on the online gambling sector. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 February 2024