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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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Collins to continue to lead on gambling reform
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Rumour Truss will scrap gambling review may be bad news, analyst warns

A report from Guardian chief political correspondent Jessica Elgot concerning general government plans to scrap a number of legislative proposals noted "rumours" that the Gambling Act review was among the proposals that could be axed. The Gambling Act review has been in motion since late 2020, having initially been on the a Conservative Party…
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Rumour Truss will scrap gambling review may be bad news, analyst warns
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GambleAware: White Paper Delays Might Amplify Harms

GambleAware, an independent charity funding gambling treatment, has voiced its concerns about Britain's upcoming white paper. According to the charity, any delays to the white paper's release will put more people in harm's way. The United Kingdom began reviewing its Gambling Act two years ago. Since then, many people have proposed various…
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Congratulations on appointment and invitation to meet ahead of Gambling Review

The below letter is from John White, CEO of bacta, the trade body which represents seaside arcades and adult gaming centres across the UK. Congratulations on your appointment as Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy. We enjoyed a positive working relationship with your predecessor, Chris Philp MP, and look forward to enjoying a similarly…
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Congratulations on appointment and invitation to meet ahead of Gambling Review
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Bad news on its way for the UK gambling industry

The wait for the White Paper on gambling law reform continues. It's possible that the recent happenings in Downing Street might delay its release even further. Even though the levels of problem gambling in the UK have fallen, it's clear that the 2005 Gambling Act still needs reforming. Think back to the way we used to gamble in 2005 compared to the…
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Bad news on its way for the UK gambling industry
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Tony Bloom Lobbies for a Ban on Gambling Shirt Sponsorships

Tony Bloom has expressed his support for a Premier League ban against gambling shirt sponsorships The professional gambler emphasized the need to protect youngsters and people at risk of gambling harms Bloom has been Brighton & Hove Albion's chair since 2009 Professional gambler and Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club owner and chairman Tony Bloom…
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Tony Bloom Lobbies for a Ban on Gambling Shirt Sponsorships
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Gambling White Paper Could Be Delayed Due to Prime Minister’s Resignation

The Gambling White Paper has been a long time coming from the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and it could be further delayed since Primer Minister Boris Johnson has now resigned. Chris Philp, the MP in charge of the Gambling Act Review was one of more than 50 MPs that resigned from the Prime Minister's cabinet this week. He stated…
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Turmoil at No 10 signals further delays for gambling review

The upcoming gambling white paper appears to be put on hold once again, as Boris Johnson's impending resignation dominates the political agenda and DCMS Minister for Tech and Digital Minister Chris Philp steps down. In the latter's resignation letter this morning, he said that the Gambling Review is currently "with No 10 at the moment for final…
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Turmoil at No 10 signals further delays for gambling review
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Gambling Minister Chris Philp revolts against Boris Johnson and resigns

Chris Philp, a Member of Parliament who serves as Gambling Minister, has quit the position. Philp took issue with the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, arguing that he could no longer serve under it. Philp's resignation comes at a time when the gambling industry in the United Kingdom is in a state of flux due to the expected publication…
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Gambling Minister Chris Philp revolts against Boris Johnson and resigns
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Special attention in United Kingdom’s upcoming ‘white paper’ review

In the United Kingdom and the upcoming'white paper' review of the nation's gambling laws will reportedly look to target online casino and slot games over fears that these activities are associated with higher rates of addiction. According to a Tuesday report from the Evening Standard newspaper, this revelation came from the Parliamentary…
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No 10 gambling adviser a former betting firm boss

Boris Johnson's policy chief in Number 10 is leading the fight against gambling reform despite being a former boss of Sky Bet, the Mail can reveal. Andrew Griffith, 51, was Sky's finance chief between 2008 and 2019, and is now trying to kill off proposals that campaigners say are life-saving, insiders told the Mail. A Mail investigation published…
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No 10 gambling adviser a former betting firm boss
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Minister Philp Addressed Online Slots, Casinos, National Lottery

Online casinos and in particular slots will be the focus of the upcoming White Paper, suggested Gambling Minister Chris Philp at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) Committee meeting today. Philp also told MPs any potential damage payment to Camelot would affect money for good causes. Minister Philp was asked about any assessment of…
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Online slots and casinos ‘likely to be targeted in gambling White Paper’

Gambling minister Chris Philp has given a fresh indication that online casinos and slots will be a focus in the imminent gambling White Paper, saying they are among the games that "worry me the most". Mr Philp singled out the two sectors "as we think about the gambling White Paper" as he addressed the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)…
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Online slots and casinos ‘likely to be targeted in gambling White Paper’
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DCMS: Gambling Act white paper is coming “soon”

British industry body Gambling Business Group (GBG) noted that publication of the white paper, which forms part of the country's Gambling Act Review, appeared to be imminent. This, it said followed DCMS launching a key pre-publication stage this week. The white paper was issued by the for'write round' by DCMS this week, GBG said. At this stage of…
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University of Bristol: Pioneering new Gambling Harms Research Centre launched at University of Bristol

Led by renowned multidisciplinary research experts, the first of its kind research centre will apply a public health approach to advancing best practice research to deepen understanding and raise awareness of gambling harms. The independent hub is funded by a grant awarded by GambleAware, following a rigorous and competitive selections process…
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University of Bristol: Pioneering new Gambling Harms Research Centre launched at University of Bristol
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University of Bristol Opens Gambling Harm Research Centre

The University of Bristol has launched Britain's first academic research centre dedicated to developing multidisciplinary approaches examining gambling harm, addiction and social complexities. Launched as the Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC), the unit aims to transform research of gambling harms by developing deeper academic resources and…
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University of Bristol Opens Gambling Harm Research Centre
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May: Gambling Harms Research Centre

Led by renowned multidisciplinary research experts, the first of its kind research centre will apply a public health approach to advancing best practice research to deepen understanding and raise awareness of gambling harms. The independent hub is funded by a grant awarded by GambleAware, following a rigorous and competitive selections process…
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Bristol gambling centre to improve treatment for addicts

A £4m centre to study the impact of gambling has opened in Bristol. The Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC) at the University of Bristol seeks to increase understanding and awareness of the dangers of gambling. It is funded by the charity GambleAware, which says gambling has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 1.4m people experiencing the…
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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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The crackdown on gambling ads is too little and too late for my husband

After my husband, Luke, took his life, I promised to take our son to watch every Leicester City FC home game. It had been a father and son tradition, and I wanted to carry it on. But every time we went, we couldn't escape the gambling adverts around the stadium. The word "bet" was everywhere, flashing at us like a command. It was a reminder for my…
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Winning Post: Gambling Review... History Repeating Itself?

Can the UK government avoid the pitfalls of previous generational reviews of the gambling sector, and provide stakeholders with evidence-based reforms as required. The government's pledge is maintained against a final backdrop, that sees Regulus Partners report on frantic lobbying by clandestine groups trying to influence final outcomes… There were…
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UK Government Review of Gambling Laws Now Not Expected Until May

Long-awaited government proposals to reform gambling laws are now unlikely to be published until May, according to a report by The Guardian. The department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) launched a review of gambling laws in December 2020, amid mounting concern over addiction and children's exposure through advertising and football…
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UK Government Review of Gambling Laws Now Not Expected Until May
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UK Gambling Act Review Nears an End, Concerns Remain

UK Gambling Minister Chris Philp is concerned with "extremely troubling practices" from some of the market's gambling operators. The MP raised the issue during the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DMCS) minister questions session in the House of Commons. Philp commented on the progress made so far with the government's review of…
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UK Gambling Act Review Nears an End, Concerns Remain
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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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Campaigners condemn latest UK move to delay overhaul of gambling laws

UK government proposals to overhaul gambling legislation have been delayed until spring, the Guardian understands, prompting a warning from campaigners that the postponement could lead to more suffering and even suicide. The Conservative party pledged to review gambling laws in its 2019 general election manifesto, in response to mounting…
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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…
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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
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BGC: “Safer gambling our top priority all year round”

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive Michael Dugher says safer gambling is the industry's top priority all year round, amid the commencement of Safer Gambling Week. Safer Gambling Week, which runs from 1-7 November 2021, is an annual campaign that has been running since 2017. It is being supported by the BGC, the Bingo Association and…
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BGC: “Safer gambling our top priority all year round”
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United Kingdom to look at new problem gambling protection

In the United Kingdom and the Information Commissioner's Office authority has reportedly advised the government that it'may be lawful' to introduce a'single customer view' solution in order to help prevent problem gambling. According to a Thursday report from the Racing Post newspaper, the at-issue innovation would allow online and land-based…
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United Kingdom to look at new problem gambling protection
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Gambling industry braces itself for new regulations

A new face in the Department for culture, media and sport (DCMS) has the gambling industry on edge as a long-awaited white paper on reform is due for publication. Later this year the DCMS will publish a white paper that will set out their intentions for a new Gambling Bill to be presented to parliament in 2022. The regulations to be enforced under…
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Gambling industry braces itself for new regulations