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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…

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…

A father who became suicidal after gambling away more than £5 million has told how his life was destroyed by addiction. Mark Bradshaw said his life "spiralled and crashed" after he became secretly addicted to gambling in a two-decade ordeal that cost him his job, his relationship and almost his life. The 40-year-old spoke out as the government…

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…

The long-awaited gambling White Paper setting out Government proposals to make regulation of the sector "fit for the digital age" is expected to be published on Thursday. Campaigners are hopeful it will include plans for affordability checks and the introduction of a statutory levy on gambling operators to pay for research, education and treatment…

Casinos could be made to limit online slot machine stakes to between £2 and £15 under a major overhaul of Britain's gambling laws. The long-awaited gambling White Paper setting out Government proposals to make regulation of the sector "fit for the digital age" is expected to be published on Thursday. Campaigners are hopeful it will include plans…

Online casinos will face tougher restrictions under government proposals to overhaul Britain's gambling laws, but the majority of measures will be subject to further consultation, signalling even more delay to long-awaited changes. A white paper, the result of a review launched in 2020, is due to be published on Thursday, after being postponed…

Aristocrat told investors in November that players spent $US953 million ($1.4 billion) globally on in-game currency across its stable of social casino games in the previous financial year. The Australian company now makes almost half its revenue from games with in-app purchases - including in different genres - where repeated play is encouraged by…

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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Gambling firms made over £14 billion from punters last year, as the NHS sees a record number of referrals for problem gambling. The industry's gross gambling yield (GGY) - money kept by companies after paying customers their winnings - rose by 11% last year, new figures from the Gambling Commission have revealed. It's the first rise in GGY for…

In line with the theme of collaboration at GambleAware' s Annual Conference, Casino Guru, the leading online casino database in the world and a global gambling authority, have joined forces with Gordon Moody, a UK-based charity providing treatment for gambling addiction, to deliver a free interactive safer gambling course aimed at reinforcing the…

Online safety is a critical element to consider when gambling online. With the rise of online casinos and other online gambling sites, it is essential for players to understand how to protect themselves from potential risks. Millions of people enjoy gambling, and with the advent of online gambling, that number is only going to grow. But as more and…

The leading charity that commissions research, prevention and treatment services to help create a community free of gambling harm, GambleAware, announced the launch of its new Lived Experience Council (LEC). Last week, the leading charity unveiled additional details regarding the new Council, which will help shape its long-term plans. Ultimately,…

In line with the theme of collaboration at GambleAware' s Annual Conference, Casino Guru, the leading online casino database in the world and a global gambling authority, has joined forces with Gordon Moody, a UK-based charity providing treatment for gambling addiction, to deliver a free interactive safer gambling course aimed at reinforcing the…

The increase in costs of living has prompted many more people to gamble, but it's not all bad, argues Monzo, an online bank in the United Kingdom, which has taken a detailed stock of the market and noticed that consumers are increasingly turning to gambling-blocking tools to control their spending and habits. Monzo itself is a pioneer in the…

More and more people in the UK are now using tools that block them from engaging in gambling in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis. Online bank Monzo has disclosed that about 50000 of its customers have activated a gambling block on their accounts for the very first time in the last six months. blocking 20% more gambling-related transactions in…

Online bank Monzo revealed that it has seen 50000 of its customers make use of its gambling block tool for the first time over the past six months. This is a third more than the number of people who started using it in the previous six months. The lender also blocked 20% more transactions than it did in the prior period, it said. It added that half…

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…

GambleAware has published the annual statistics for the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) for 2021/22. The report shows NGTS continues to be a fast and effective route for those experiencing gambling harms to improve their gambling behaviour and psychological distress. Commissioned by GambleAware, the NGTS is a network of organisations…

ONLINE GAMBLING IS causing a surge in suicidal young men turning to A&E, according to health bosses at the NHS. A 42% annual rise in demand for the UK health service's gambling clinics has resulted in the health service needing to open another two facilities in England to cope. According to the clinical lead and consultant psychologist for the NHS…

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…

With the Qatar World Cup taking place during the cost of living crisis, experts share the early signs that someone may be struggling with their gambling So, we're all aware that this World Cup feels a little… different. Amid a string of controversies, an unusual wintery chill and a cost of living crisis, for many it feels more "I'm going home" than…

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However, among those who stopped receiving treatment in the period, 30% opted out before the scheduled conclusion, illustrating the ongoing challenge facing the industry. The NGTS, which is commissioned by GambleAware, showed that 7072 people received treatment between April 2021 and March 2022, including 1076 people who were impacted by someone…

The NHS has opened two new gambling addiction clinics - one in Stoke and one in Southampton - as new figures show that the number of people seeking help increased by over two-fifths in a year. New NHS figures published today show referrals for treatment for gambling addiction were up 42% between April and September this year, with 599 patients…

According to experts, "young men in football shirts" flooding clinics have fallen prey to "predatory tactics" by betting firms. A surge of young men turning to A&E (accidents and emergencies) has been linked to online gambling, according to health authorities at the National Health Service (NHS). Demand for NHS gambling clinics witnessing a 42%…

The biggest football tournament comes as the nation faces steeply rising living costs, at a time of year that is typically associated with increased spending over Christmas. There are concerns that these circumstances may create a perfect storm that increases gambling and the harms associated. Gambling harms can affect anyone, which is why it's so…

GambleAware has launched a new safer gambling campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. According to a new survey from Opinium of 2000 fans, 61% of respondents agree that there are too many gambling ads during the World Cup and other international tournaments. Furthermore, 28% of football fans admit to feeling anxious about how much they might…

The leading charity in the UK that calls for safer and responsible gambling, GambleAware, released the results of a new study Wednesday. The study sought to determine how people are impacted when participating in initiatives by the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). The new probe showed surprising results, with a significant number of…

A hairdresser who lost £70000 playing online slot machines in just one afternoon has urged other women to seek help with their gambling addictions after turning her own life around. Christine Tolaini, 39, has enjoyed gambling for as far back as she remembers, as a small child she loved playing on the 2p and 10p machines. At the age of 21, she went…

The researchers also advise that gambling operators also need to be more transparent with gamblers about how their information is used and clearly explain how any algorithms affect them. The study is part of the university's Responsible Gambling Projects, and was funded by GambleAware. The global online gambling industry continues to grow and was…

A hairdresser could not break her desperate betting habit even when she lost almost two years' salary in a ­single afternoon playing ­ online slot machines. Now Christine Tolaini, 39, has come back from the brink and is determined to use her own experience help other female gambling addicts. A disturbing new survey reveals that struggling women are…

To the average person in the UK, the most notable sign every year that it's Safer Gambling Week would be from betting shops. The industry's initiatives during the week are wide-reaching, across both physical and online spaces. But betting shops, despite a decline in numbers in recent years, are still on almost every high street in the country. And…

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News The RACGP wants to support GPs to identify patients at risk of gambling harm in order to better implement targeted specialist treatment. One of Dr Hester Wilson's patients recently discovered that her husband had re-mortgaged their family home. Up until that point, she was unaware he had a gambling problem. Now, with young children to look…

The United Kingdom now officially has tougher rules on gambling advertisements and lottery promotions which are all geared toward protecting U-18 individuals. The new rules came into effect on October 1 over the weekend and they focus on a clear-cut commitment by the Committee of Advertising Practice to protect vulnerable individuals and audiences,…

New rules with tougher protections for under-18s came into force on October 1, further strengthening the Committee of Advertising Practice's (CAP) commitment to safeguard young people and vulnerable audiences. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed that it will now consider complaints about the content of gambling and lotteries ads…

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The leading charity focused on research, prevention and treatment services for people affected by gambling harm, GambleAware, released the results of a new study looking into the impact of the cost of living on gambling harm among women. The new study warned that the continuously rising cost of living may result in an increase in gambling harm for…

The research was carried out as part of a campaign to fight against stigma women may face while seeking problem gambling support. It was completed between 11 and the 18 of August by insight agency Opinium, who conducted a survey of 1606 women aged between 18 and 49 that had gambled in the last month. It found that 24% of the women expect to up…

The rising cost of living is expected to lead to an increase in harmful gambling among women as they try to supplement their household income, a charity has warned. GambleAware said nearly one in four women (24%) aged 18-49 who gamble expects to gamble more in the coming months due to the cost-of-living crisis, with 12% already turning to gambling…

The cost of living crisis has triggered a "worrying" surge in gambling by women turning to scratch cards and online bingo to try to make ends meet. More than one in ten female gamblers between 18 and 49 were betting more in recent months, a study by the charity GambleAware found, while a further quarter said they intended to bet more to try to…

GambleAware, the leading charity keeping people safe from gambling harms, has published its future commissioning intentions for the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). The new intentions are designed to meet the growing and changing needs of those at risk of gambling harms in Great Britain. The National Gambling Treatment Service is a…

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…

The online and mobile gambling industry globally continues to grow. Although in many locations around the globe land-based venues remain the prime form of entertainment for gamblers, the switch toward online and mobile gambling was accelerated in the last two years. This was primarily the result of restrictions implemented by many countries due to…

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…

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…

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…

WAITING nervously for the clock to tick past midnight, Stacey Goodwin needs just one more minute to pass so she can get her latest gambling fix. As soon as her salary hits her bank account she transfers it into her online gambling account and starts on the slot machines. Flash back to 2011, and the 18-year-old had just taken her first job in a…

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The NSW Government has launched a new harm minimisation campaign highlighting the potential impacts of risky gambling behaviour on jobs, relationships and children. 'Be Aware Be GambleAware' was created by Ogilvy, with media from OMD and is set to run for three months across metropolitan and regional TV and radio, as well as owned channels. Other…

GambleAware has revealed that participation and spend on gaming products are disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain. This conclusion came as the charity revealed its commissioned Patterns of Play study, carried out by researchers from NatCen and Professor David Forrest and Professor Ian McHale, from…

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Research on online gambling behavior in Great Britain commissioned by GambleAware found out that slot gaming is more likely to cause problem gambling than sports betting and is heavily skewed towards the most deprived areas. Carried out by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) in collaboration with Professor David Forrest and Professor…

Participation in online gambling games is overwhelmingly concentrated in the most deprived parts of Britain - with these players more likely to incur heavy losses, a study has found. As many as 29 per cent of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas - while just 13 per cent come from the least deprived places, a report by the…

Participation in online gambling games is disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain - with these players more likely to incur heavy losses, a study has found. Some 29% of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas while 13% come from the least deprived areas, according to The Patterns of Play report,…

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…

New research reveals that compared to online sports betting, participation and spend on gaming products such as slot, casino and bingo games are disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain 29% of gaming accounts came from the most deprived areas while 13% came from the least deprived areas and 25% of customer losses…

Participation in online gambling games is disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain - with these players more likely to incur heavy losses, a study has found. Some 29% of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas while 13% come from the least deprived areas, according to The Patterns of Play report,…

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…

Gambling addiction impacts the lives of millions of individuals throughout the world and may cause serious social, emotional, and financial difficulties for many. With the rise of online cryptocurrency trading, those who enjoy online gambling have turned to crypto speculating as a side pastime. This has sparked an open debate over the relationship…

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…

A pilot scheme run in Spring 2022 produced results suggesting that 1.3% of the British population would be classed as problem gamblers, far higher than the 0.4% estimate from Health Survey for England 2018 (HSE 2018). However, the regulator noted that this could be for a number of reasons, unrelated to genuine increases in harm. As a result, the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It was Christmas Day in 2018 when things came to a head for Bev. By her own admission, it had been "a lovely day". "Everything was hunky dory," she says. "There was no reason why I should have gambled, but in my head - in a gambler's head - it was Christmas Day, so you couldn't possibly lose. I told myself that they wouldn't do that to you on…

GambleAware has published details of donations for the 12 months ending 31 March 2022. The total for voluntary donations from the gambling industry is £34.7 million. The leading "Big Four" operators are responsible for donating 89% (£30.9 million) of the total donations for the year. This is reflective of their previous commitment to raise the…

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…

The British online gamblers have become familiar with GamStop mainly since it has become compulsory in the UK-based gambling industry on 31 March 2020. When they feel that gambling is getting out of control, they register at this self-exclusion programme to be banned from having access to all the licensed gambling sites in the UK. This largest…

In the United Kingdom and the organization behind the BeGambleAware.org responsible gambling resource has called on the government to implement a mandatory 1% levy to help fund programs tasked with combating and treating gambling-related harms. The London-headquartered GambleAware charity used an official press release to detail that its proposed…

GambleAware has called for a mandatory one per cent levy on post winning earnings from operators as the government heads for gambling reform. The charity has argued that a levy would "provide stability and the best-in-class solutions to prevent gambling harms", and could be reallocated into longer-term planning and commissioning for problem…

Online gambling operators have been under scrutiny by UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and now, casino sites are facing a crackdown after ASA's investigation into "hot or cold" games. The Guardian reports that the regulator will uphold a complaint about an irresponsible and misleading feature. PlayOJO Casino, which is licensed and…

Nearly 200000 Australian children under the age of 15 live in families where their parents engage in risky gambling, including nearly 60000 who are exposed to the most severe problem gambling. That's the finding of a landmark study by researchers at the Australian National University, which found nearly 4 per cent of Australian children have…

Loot boxes and gambling being put on the same scale. One of the connections that create the most controversy in the video game industry, and has been doing so for the past few years, ever since this mechanic became more widespread. A connection that is not yet very clear, probably because it hasn't been analyzed or studied enough. However, there is…

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…

VSO News writer Owain Flanders believes an'addiction levy' for UK gambling firms would be hypocritical given the NHS's rejection of GambleAware cash. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Like most gambling markets across the globe, the UK has its fair share of addicts. Most recent estimates have suggested that around 246000 people suffer from compulsive…

The enormously profitable gambling industry has been on notice for some time. Amid mounting evidence of the severe problems that its products can cause, with hundreds of gambling-linked suicides every year, the government launched a review of current laws in 2020. A white paper tabling its proposals for change is expected soon. Industry lobbyists…

A recent study by the UK Gambling Commission revealed that online gambling has become more popular among women. The study shows that 42% of the women in the UK have participated in some form of gambling in the past 4 weeks. The National Lottery was the most popular form of wagering for females and scratch cards and bingo were also included in the…

Female consumers are becoming increasingly engaged with various forms of online gambling, but the National Lottery remains the most popular product. According to a recent study by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), 42% of women gambled in the previous four weeks, with the most widely used verticals being the National Lottery, scratchcards and…

When gritty ITV drama Cleaning Up hit TV screens in 2019, it became one of the only TV shows ever to shine a spotlight on the issue of female gambling. Hearst Created by writer Mark Marlow, the series highlights how online gambling companies target vulnerable women. Cleaning Up follows single mum Sam Cook (played by Sheridan Smith), whose harmful…

The UK is considering granting councils the power to impose quotas to limit the number of gambling establishments. According to The Telegraph, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have suggested that councils be able to deny applications for new outlets if there are already too…

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%…

While most of us enjoy testing our luck on gambling websites from time to time, addiction is an ongoing issue in markets across the world. This is particularly true in the UK, where estimates suggest around 0.5% of adults suffer from compulsive gambling, representing around 246000 people. 3% of these problem gamblers end up seeking help According…

The NHS and GambleAware had been working together to deliver clinics at locations across the UK since 2019, funded by donations to GambleAware from the gambling industry. However, NHS national mental health director Claire Murdoch confirmed in an open letter to GambleAware chief executive Zoë Osmond that the NHS would switch to using general NHS…

New bingo halls, arcades and betting shops could be blocked under plans being considered by the Government to give councils powers to impose quotas on the number of gambling outlets.The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) and Local Government Association (LGA) have proposed that councils should be able to refuse applications for…

A new service provider has been appointed to support the provision of multicultural services for the Office of Responsible Gambling's flagship GambleAware program. Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is now working with GambleAware Providers to deliver culturally appropriate counselling and support services for people experiencing gambling…

Stacey Goodwin's first bet was as a teenager, in the bathroom of a friend's house. "I was 14 and getting ready to go out," remembers the 29-year-old who spent almost a decade of her life addicted to slot machines and online gambling. "We looked in the mirror and bet on who could lose the most weight over Christmas. It was incredibly dangerous - it…

Because of potential conflicts with its work, the UK's National Health Services (NHS) will cut all ties to the g ambling industry and the latter's funding of NHS addiction clinics. According to sources close to the negotiations, The Sunday Times was informed by people familiar with the matter that the decision would take effect in the new financial…

GambleAware has published the full list of donations and pledges it received during the first three quarters of the financial year 2021-22. Between 1 April 2021 and 31 December 2021, the charity received a total of £16 million. This money was given in the form of voluntary donations from the gambling industry and excludes regulatory settlements and…

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The amount donated in the nine months to 31 December was 255.6% more than the £4.5m pledged in the same period last year, though the previous year was hampered by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), meaning operators did not donate as much as usual. Bet365 remained the leading donator with a total of £4.2m sent to GambleAware, though all of this was…

Up to a million women are at risk of being harmed by gambling, according to a study that found that traffic to online casino and bingo sites popular with women peaks in the winter months. While gambling addicts are disproportionately male, the number of women seeking treatment has doubled in the past five years, up from 1134 in 2015-16 to 2423 in…

As new research reveals the disproportionate impact gambling has on women's mental health, Stylist speaks to a woman whose casual bingo habit spiralled into a much more serious gambling problem. Up to 1 million women in the UK are at risk from gambling harms leading to financial, relationship, and physical and mental health problems, new analysis…