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UK: DCMS expects spin limit to reduce online slots revenue by 5.2%

The UK government will introduce maximum stake limits in September. UK.- The UK government Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has revealed that maximum stake limits to be introduced for online slots are expected to reduce gross gambling yield by £166.2m. that would be a 5.2 per cent drop in online slots yield and a 2.6 per cent drop in…
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New maximum online slots stakes ‘a landmark moment’ for gambling reform

Under-25s are to face a maximum £2 stake, while adults aged 25 and over will see a £5 limit from September. Under-25s are to face a maximum £2 stake, while adults aged 25 and over will see a £5 limit from September (Alamy/PA) Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from…
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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…
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Online slot games ‘highly addictive’ despite new limits, say bereaved parents
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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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Under-25s playing online slots to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new gambling measures

Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from harmful gambling, the Government has announced. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses" from online slots, the Department for Culture,…
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Under-25s playing online slots to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new gambling measures
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UK sets £2 spin limit for under-25s on online slot games to combat harmful gambling

Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from harmful gambling, the government has announced. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses" from online slots, the Department for Culture,…
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Government to set limits on online slot games in bid to cut problem gambling

Young people will be limited to £2 a spin on online slot games as part of a move to crack down on problem gambling. Currently, there is no limit on the amount that gamblers can stake when playing online slots, which is seen as one of the most addictive forms of betting. From September, under-25s will be unable to bet more than £2 a spin when…
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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…
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Gambling White Paper Consultations: Land-based gambling

On 26 July 2023, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DMCS) published a consultation on' measures relating to the land-based gambling sector' (Consultation). This Consultation directly followed on from the Gambling White Paper published in April 2023, which set out the government's plans for modernising the regulation of gambling in Great…
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UK gambling reform: explainer

Last April, the UK's Secretary of State for DCMS, Lucy Frazer, unveiled the Gambling Act Review White Paper in the House of Commons. The white paper had been a long time coming - and is the most transformative review of gambling in the UK in 18 years, following the review of the Gambling Act 2005. The unveiling of the gambling reform white…
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Irishluck.ie comments on the suggested cap for online slots bets propose

Whether you are a seasoned bettor or merely interested in starting to place wagers, you will likely have heard all about the UK government's plan to overhaul online gambling laws. In April 2023, the UK government outlined its plan to modernise the regulation of the gambling sector in a white paper. Part of this reform was to introduce stake limits…
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UK mulls 1% gambling levy to fund research and treatment of addiction

LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The British government said on Tuesday it was considering a new levy on online gambling companies of up to 1% in a move it predicts would raise 100 million pounds per year to fund research, prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. While a voluntary levy already exists, the government's Department for Culture, Media…
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Update on our plans for Gambling Act Review implementation

This month will see the Gambling Commission open our first consultations in the implementation of the Government's Gambling Act Review White Paper. Posted 7 July 2023 by Tim Miller Since then we have already completed and published the first deliverable we committed to as part of the Review: to reinforce our expectations on gambling businesses in…
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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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UK to shake up gambling industry with tougher new rules

The UK is set to unveil a major overhaul of the gambling industry on Thursday, with proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling published by the government. A white paper has been published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) that outlines its plan for regulating the contemporary gambling sector. The review of gambling…
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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…
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Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?

The government's white paper outlining proposed reform of gambling regulation runs to 268 pages, addressing almost every aspect of the £10bn-a-year British betting and gaming industry. Most of the measures are far from final, with the finer technical points subject to a year-long consultation process due to begin this summer. But the proposals…
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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…
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Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era
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UK to tighten rules on online gambling after long-awaited review

Proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling have been published by the government, in a long-awaited shake-up of laws passed before smartphones put the potential for 24-hour casino games and sports betting in every pocket. After multiple delays, the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) released a white paper laying out its…
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Gambling white paper: Gamblers losing £1,000 a day to face checks

Gamblers who are losing £1000 a day are expected to face checks as part of new, tougher gambling regulations. Sources say these will kick in when a gambler loses £1000 in 24 hours, or £2000 over 90 days. How these will be carried out is as yet unclear. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, who will outline the plans in Parliament later, says the rise of…
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Online Slots Stake Limits Upcoming for Operators in the UK

The UK government will introduce stake limits of between £2 ($2.49) and £15 ($18.68) for online slot games according to leaked information about the upcoming White Paper. Players under the age of 25 will not be able to stake more than £2 ($2.49) while playing online slots and operators will be subjected to a new legal tax to fund treatment for…
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Online Slots Stake Limits Upcoming for Operators in the UK
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DCMS set to explore gambling regulation

Lawmakers have agreed to launch an examination of how the government intends to re-regulate gambling and in particular, the Gambling Act 2005. A new committee operating under the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) will now look into the regulation of gambling and see if the people tasked with the publication of a new White Paper…
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DCMS set to explore gambling regulation
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Dark Patterns in Gambling?

In a recent article, we looked at the concept of so called "dark patterns" and the increasing scrutiny it is receiving from regulators in the UK and EU across consumer law, competition law, advertising and data protection. In this article, we focus specifically on the application of dark patterns in the gambling industry and the pressure the sector…
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Rishi Sunak shows support for the Gambling Act Review, says report

In December 2020, the UK launched a review of the Gambling Act. The country's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) initiated the review of the main gambling law in the country in an effort to make it more suitable for the digital age and increase customer protection. Plenty of deadlines were set, yet the review of the gambling…
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Rishi Sunak shows support for the Gambling Act Review, says report
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The effects of Brexit on the UK online gambling industry

When all is said and done about Brexit, no matter on which side of the decision you sit, it may well be time to consider the implications for some of the United Kingdom's favoured pastimes. This includes participation in online casino games, which many Brits take part in daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. In doing so, they trust that their privacy…
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The effects of Brexit on the UK online gambling industry
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Gambling minister changes detrimental to industry and stakeholders

The constant turnover of gambling ministers since 2018 is an indication of the turmoil that has been affecting UK politics. The gambling industry has become accustomed to it, but it does cause regulatory and commercial uncertainty, says Pavlos Sideris, director at Double Up Media. The old saying that a week is a long time in politics has taken on…
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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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Turbulent Times Ahead: The UK Online Gambling Market Braces Itself For Regulatory Reform

It's not as if the UK hasn't got enough on its plate following the recent resignation of prime minister Liz Truss after just 44 days. Within her short tenure at No.10, Truss caused her fair share of disruption. Among her many contentious decisions was that the UK no longer needed the GDPR. To be fair to Truss, however, this wasn't a radical idea as…
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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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How UK gambling safeguards fail to defend online punters

When Everton FC's players ran out to face bitter Merseyside rivals Liverpool last month, their shirts were emblazoned, courtesy of a £10m-a-year sponsorship deal, with the name Stake.com. Until recently an obscure online betting firm, Stake.com, which specialises in controversial cryptocurrency gambling, has followed traditional bookmakers in…
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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 publishes commissioning intentions for NGTS

GambleAware, the defining charity in Great Britain that advocates for safer and responsible gambling, has published its future commissioning intentions for the National Gambling Treatment Service. These intentions better capture the evolving nature of the gambling industry and how gambling harms have been studied and understood over the past…
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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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'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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GambleAware Responds to UK Government Over Loot Boxes Usage

GambleAware, a reputable UK organization that helps players with gambling problems, has published a statement in which it responds to the government of the country over the use of loot boxes in video games. In the statement, GambleAware says that it hopes that the new government will consider legislative action on their use, especially when it…
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UK Will Not Ban Video Games Loot Boxes Despite Problem Gambling Findings

Loot boxes in video games will not be banned in the UK, despite a government consultation finding evidence of a "consistent" association between the features and problem gambling. Loot boxes have attracted comparison with gambling because they allow players to spend money to unlock in-game rewards, such as special characters, weapons or outfits,…
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UK Will Not Ban Video Games Loot Boxes Despite Problem Gambling Findings
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UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling findings

Loot boxes in video games will not be banned in the UK, despite a government consultation finding evidence of a "consistent" association between the features and problem gambling. Loot boxes have attracted comparison with gambling because they allow players to spend money to unlock in-game rewards, such as special characters, weapons or outfits,…
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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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UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns with white paper imminent

Philp - who cited "events over the past few weeks and months" as his reason for departing - has become the latest in a long line of ministers that have resigned citing a lack of confidence in Boris Johnson, and to call for the Prime Minister himself to resign. The exit comes with a white paper forming part of the government review of the Gambling…
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UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns with white paper imminent
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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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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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UK’s Upcoming Gambling Reform Continues to Attract Controversy

The UK government will likely unveil its new gambling reforms within days. The changes are motivated by the explosive growth of online betting and the increased threat of gambling addiction. Recent rumors about some suggestions getting removed from the white paper caused an uproar among anti-gambling campaigners. The UK's gambling regulation has…
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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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BGC calls for “balance” amid reports of £2 online casino stake cap
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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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DCMS: Gambling Act white paper is coming “soon”
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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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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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UK Gambling Commission sets new rules on action for at risk customers

NEW rules ensuring online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect consumers at risk of harm have been introduced by the Gambling Commission. The new rules, which come into effect on 12 September 2022, are stronger and more prescriptive, requiring operators to: monitor a specific range of indicators, as a minimum, to…
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak raises concerns of horseracing industry ahead of UK gambling review

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to the UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, to voice concerns held by many within the horseracing industry. In his letter, the Sunday Times reports that the Chancellor highlighted the particular case of Catterick racecourse, which is within his constituency…
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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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Possible Gambling Regulation Review

The UK gambling regulation is constantly under review to ensure the industry is safe and protect at-risk players. Since the introduction of the 2005 Gambling Act, various regulations have been introduced to this effect. Recent years have also seen a tremendous expansion of the gambling industry, calling regulators into reviewing existing laws to…
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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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How Britain became addicted to gambling

If Sir Tony Blair is in the mood to review his political achievements as he dons the mantle and bonnet of the Order of the Garter for the first time, there is one undoubted success he can bask in. "It is government-wide policy… that Britain should become a world leader in the field of online gambling," declared a DCMS briefing in 2006. Mission…
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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…
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Florida's The Casino at Dania Beach introduces cryptocurrency machine to exchange with cash

The Casino @ Dania Beach in Florida announced Wednesday the introduction of Coin Cloud's Digital Currency Machine (DCM) at the property, which allows to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and over 40 other digital assets with cash. Located on the ground floor, the DCM allows guests to sell their digital currency for cash to play at one of the casino's…
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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…
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VSO Analysis: 2022 Global Gambling Industry Predictions

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UK Authorities Are Under Scrutiny After the Gambling Act Review Delay

The Guardian reports that proposals on changing the gambling legislation of the UK have been delayed by the British government until spring 2022. Campaigners issued a warning by saying the delay could lead to more suffering, echoing the same concerns that were voiced when the debate about reducing FOBTs limits raged a few years ago. As a response…
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UK Authorities Are Under Scrutiny After the Gambling Act Review Delay
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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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UK Online & Casino Revenue Reported Healthy Even with Current Pandemic Conditions

PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FinancialNewsMedia.com News Commentary - Gambling experts have long contended that the industry is not recession-proof, and data has recently supported this claim. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the entire world upside down, and the gambling industry is no exception. Financial information is starting…
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Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever

It's entirely fitting that the Betting and Gaming Council's second anniversary should fall during this year's Safer Gambling Week. When the BGC was established on November 6, 2019, our mission was clear: to drive up standards within the regulated betting and gaming industry and promote safer gambling. This was not just about bringing the industry…
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Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever
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EXCLUSIVE: National Lottery adverts should be banned, demand politicians

The comments were published last week as written evidence submitted to a government inquiry titled' What next for the National Lottery? ', examining the ongoing process to pick the next National Lottery operator. The inquiry, which closed on 10 September, received statements from the Gambling Commission, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for…
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EXCLUSIVE: National Lottery adverts should be banned, demand politicians
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An Inside View of Responsible Gambling at Casino.com

Striking a balance between personal responsibility, regulation, and the freedom of enjoy a bet, is a challenge the gambling industry and its regulators continue to face. One man's entertainment can be another's addiction. Online casinos and sportsbooks must do everything they can to protect both their players and their business. A year in lockdown…
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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-Related Harm Costs England £1.27bn per Year

The UK has one of the biggest gambling markets in the world, generating a profit of around £14.2bn ($19.11bn) in 2020 alone. According to a new report in England, however, the industry also has a high cost for society in regard to gambling-related harm. bankruptcy, family issues, and health harms such as suicide Public Health England (PHE)…
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Gambling-Related Harm Costs England £1.27bn per Year
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UK National Lottery raises minimum age for tickets to 18 to tackle problem gambling

he UK government is introducing a new measure in an effort to tackle problem gambling: under-18s are banned from being able to buy National Lottery tickets or scratchcards from Oct. 1 onwards. Up until now, children were able to buy lottery tickets in shops, a loophole now closing as part of a harmful gambling crackdown. This is expected to stop…
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Gambling Commission to be investigated

In the United Kingdom and the Parliamentary All-Party Betting and Gaming Group has announced the launch of an official inquiry into the effectiveness and competence of the country's Gambling Commission regulator. Comprised of twelve legislators from the House of Lords and House of Commons, the body used an official Sunday press release to detail…
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Gambling Commission to be investigated
The Guardian

High rollers ready to gamble on winning control of the UK’s lottery

Nearly 22 million people watched Britain's first national lottery draw in 1994, an event broadcast across the country in a special primetime TV programme fronted by Noel Edmonds. Schoolchildren would mimic its famous advertising campaign, featuring the finger of fate emerging from the heavens to choose a lucky winner, booming: "It could be…
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High rollers ready to gamble on winning control of the UK’s lottery
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Operators Should Keep Educating Players on Responsible Gambling

The push for a safer gambling environment has resurfaced time and again, but it wasn't until 2018 and the ban of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) that industry and lawmakers saw eye-to-eye and came up with a united front against the increase in problem gambling numbers. The issue at the time was not that problem gamblers constituted a…
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Operators Should Keep Educating Players on Responsible Gambling
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IBAS argues ‘compelling case’ for gambling ombudsman in annual report

The Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) has published its annual report for the year 2019/20, reiterating calls for the creation of a gambling ombudsman to handle industry related complaints. Overall, IBAS found that the volume of formal requests for adjudication were reduced by approximately 15%, largely attributed to the closure of…
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IBAS argues ‘compelling case’ for gambling ombudsman in annual report
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What the UK Gambling Commission Might Have in Store for Online Slots in 2022

The UK Gambling Commission is a body set up by the UK Government to regulate and monitor gambling in Great Britain. It was set up on 1st November 2005 after a report, commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), made recommendations about the regulation of all types of gambling in Great Britain. In this article we'll be…
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Latest Gambling Regulations in the UK

Since the UK is one of the countries with the most highly-developed and flourishing gambling industries, it makes sense that gambling operators go to the effort of penetrating it, and most importantly, staying relevant. Yet, this is not to say that the country takes a lax stance on gambling and does not oversee the industry properly. It is just the…
Law
Latest Gambling Regulations in the UK
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EA to allow FIFA ‘Pack Previews’ as scrutiny rises on loot box rewards

EA Sports will allow players to preview all FIFA' Ultimate Team Pack s' (UT Packs) before being purchased. The games' developer confirmed that it would launch a'preview pack' update to its FIFA 21 games across all markets, allowing players to view items prior to being purchased with FIFA points and FUT Coins. UT Packs can be purchased via FUT Coins…
Sports
EA to allow FIFA ‘Pack Previews’ as scrutiny rises on loot box rewards
The Guardian

Gambling logos feature 700 times in football match, says Ch4 documentary

Gambling logos can appear more than 700 times in a single football match, according to a documentary in which former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson calls for a "radical rethink" of the relationship between the sport and betting. In her first outing as a TV presenter, Davidson describes the gambling industry's relationship with football…
Sports
Gambling News

Slot Games in GB to Receive Betting and Deposit Limit, Suggests a New Report

Report published today suggests mandatory betting limits and deposit limits for online slot games in Great Britain. Besides those changes, the report proposes changes on taxation, licenses and regulatory framework changes. A report published today by the Social Market Foundation suggests a mandatory betting limit for online slot games between £1…
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Slot Games in GB to Receive Betting and Deposit Limit, Suggests a New Report
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British GGY totals £546.2m in March as slot revenue hits record high

The figures were compiled using data from operators representing around 80% of the online gambling market. While the Commission has now reported 13 months of data since lockdowns began, it said it was "not advisable" to compare year-on-year figures, due to "different operating circumstances". In the final full month of lockdown in England, online…
Finance
British GGY totals £546.2m in March as slot revenue hits record high
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UK Government Launches Consultation On Updating Gambling Laws For Digital Age

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) We've been talking about the flurry of government andregulatory activity in relation to gambling for a few months now -and now the UK government has launched a "major and wide-ranging reviewof gambling laws to ensure they are fit for the digital age"as part of a call for evidence closing at the end of…
Law
UK Government Launches Consultation On Updating Gambling Laws For Digital Age
The Guardian

The UK's gambling review has to be free of industry influence and political dithering

More than a year after the Conservatives committed to gambling reform in their election manifesto, the long-awaited review of the 2005 Gambling Act is finally here. For years a coalition of cross-party MPs, peers and campaigners have called for the reform of a maligned piece of legislation that botched the liberalisation of the market and opened…
Politics
SBC News

Compliance for UK gambling businesses: What changed in 2020 and what to expect for 2021

As the world ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the online gambling industry has seen a rapid increase in the number of players, and as a consequence more compliance and fraud breaches, writes Sumsub co-founder Jacob Sever (pictured). The lockdown's imposed to halt the spread of the virus were a "recipe for disaster" for the gambling…
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Compliance for UK gambling businesses: What changed in 2020 and what to expect for 2021
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