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The UK Government announced
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Digital slot machine limit of £2 set to cost gambling operators in UK millions
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The Impact of Casino Tourism on Local Economies across the USA
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening points to growth in luxury visitors
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Record revenues at UK gambling firms amid rise of online slot machines
Gambling firms are raking in more money than ever from UK punters, fuelled by a surge in the use of online slot machines, which the government is
considering curbing
due to their association with heavy losses and addiction.
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Casinos: Goa's trump card or bad bet?
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Economic Impact of Canadian Online Casinos: Contributions to Local Communities
Although the main goal of Canadian online casinos is to provide leisure and entertainment, their impact on the national economy is undeniable. Namely, according to stats, in 2022, the online gambling industry in the Great White North reached $12.5 billion, while by 2027, it should generate $912 billion.
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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…
The Reading Chronicle
Reading café set for conversion into gambling centre
A shortlived cafe in Reading town centre will be converted into an adult gaming centre despite concerns over the risk of gambling addiction increasing.
Bru Cafe opened during the pandemic in 2020 but closed not long afterwards this March.
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Unifor- General Motors Contract Talks Stirring Waters, Amplifying Online Casino Wave
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Quebec Casino Employees End Strikes After Months
Loto-Québec has most recently reported that strikes at its gambling locations across Quebec will be finally coming to an end. The Crown corporation revealed that CSN-affiliated employees from its four casinos and online gambling platform have agreed to end the strikes. The staff has opted to accept the recommendation made by the Ministère du…
Financial Review
Reclusive online gambling mogul Martin Moshal is playing an increasingly influential role in a push to oust the South African government
President Cyril Ramaphosa's social democratic African National Congress party is set to come under pressure next year amid South Africa's dire economic troubles. A senior party official has warned the country could become a failed state.
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Online experts say National's casino crackdown won't work
The much-anticipated tax plan, released on Wednesday, is the centrepiece of the party's election policies which finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says will fund tax relief without worsening high inflation rates. But Labour claims the figures don't stack up, the tax take is $130 million overestimated, and that National would not be able to set up a…
RNZ
Nicola Willis backs online gambling tax numbers 'estimates of the black market are good'
National has defended the costings for its online gambling tax, saying it is more than GST and includes corporate taxes and casino fees.
Labour's Kieran McAnulty and Barbara Edmonds argue the policy would require a four-fold increase in online gambling. National's Nicola Willis says the black market is bigger than they are assuming.
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Is Las Vegas still the world’s best city for high roller blackjack?
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Gambling addiction fuelled by poverty
Gambling addiction fuelled by poverty, researchers find
Social workers say gambling addiction among blue-collar workers is fuelled by social and welfare issues, not by an individual's passion as many might have thought. NGOs and government agencies are working together to provide rehabilitation.
Asst Prof Pattamaporn Sooksomsod, from Phra Nakhon Si…
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Government accused of ‘blind spot’ over rampant rise of online gambling
Jonathan Simpson is the chair of licensing in Camden
LABOUR councillors say they are doing all they can to control betting shops and casinos - but can't use their licensing powers to tackle the rise in online gambling.
They told a full council meeting that it was national government which had a "blind spot" about the dangers.
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IN THE NEWS: First Nations-provincial relations, labour unrest and online gambling trends
In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed a report that explored how provinces should work more with Indigenous populations, the ongoing reasons for labour unrest in Canada and trends that impact online gambling. Also discussed was the life and contributions of one of the University's first faculty members.
Provinces should focus more on…
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Brent gambling sites are ‘fuelling addiction' say locals
A North London street with six gambling venues including two casinos within the space of 600 metres is "fuelling addiction" and taking vulnerable residents' last few pounds, according to locals. Protests have already taken place to fight against plans to open another high street casino in Harlesden,
Brent, over fears vulnerable people are being…
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas appoints new President and executives
Future luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip Fontainebleau Las Vegas has announced several new leadership appointments. The resort is scheduled to launch in December 2023.
Mark Tricano has replaced Brett Mufson's position and has been appointed as the resort's President. Tricano brings to Fontainebleau Las Vegas his nearly 20 years of experience in…
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Saipan casino saga slithers toward second attempt
Over the past decade, Imperial Pacific International's Saipan casino project has gashed a path of destruction across the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, specks of US Pacific territory at least four hours' flying time from Asian markets.
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Enfield Independent
Betting firms await major industry shakeup which will set stake limits for online gambling
A long-awaited shakeup of
gambling
industry regulations aimed at protecting punters from problem gambling is set to be published.
The
White Paper, first promised in December 2020, will be the biggest overhaul of the rules governing the sector since the Gambling Act in 2005 and will be published on Thursday.
Key measures will include updated…
Reuters
UK to toughen gambling rules for smartphone era
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - The British government will publish long-awaited proposals to crack down on problem gambling on Thursday, aiming to bring regulations up to date with the rise in gambling online and on smartphones.
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The Guardian
Ban all gambling adverts, say more than half of Britons
More than half the public would like to see a ban on gambling advertising, according to a new poll taken as ministers prepare to unveil an overhaul of the industry. In the survey, carried out for the charity
Gambling
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The Scottish Sun
Website at centre of SNP fraud probe providing online gambling tips
A WEBSITE at the centre of the SNP fraud probe now provides online gambling tips, we can reveal.
The ref.scot page was used to help raise almost £600000 that was meant to be set aside to fund a
second independence referendum
campaign.
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The UK’s Gambling White Paper Explained
For the first time in nearly two decades, gambling is set to come under the legislative spotlight in the UK.
The UK gambling industry, the world's largest and most mature market, has been in a state of flux for the past few years. The growth of
online casino
games and the continued success of sports betting has seen gambling conquer and maintain…
BBC
Gambling limits for under-25s expected in new laws, reports say
Young online gamblers will face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws reportedly being lined up by the government.
The Sun newspaper
said ministers would consult on capping bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15, with a £2 limit for under-25s.
Gambling firms will also be taxed to fund addiction treatment, according to leaks seen…
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The Curacao gambling license is in a state of flux, leaving many operators unsure of where to get licensed. But there are other options, including one in particular which offers more benefits than Curacao, says iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson in his latest analytical article.
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Simulated Casino Games Result in Massive Gambling Losses of Australians That Could Boost Problem Gambling Rates
Australian residents are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on
illicit and unregulated simulated casino games
on an annual basis with little to no hope of getting a payout. According to experts, this trend could result in
an increase in the number of problem gamblers
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Jackpot Digital to Deliver ETGs to Minnesota Casino
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Scratchcards 'one of biggest sources of gambling addiction'
Scratchcards are one of the biggest sources of gambling addiction, an NHS expert in the sector has warned.
Matt Gaskell, consultant pyschologist at the Northern Gambling Service, said scratchcards were one of the three most common gambling habits among those with a disorder.
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Casino Rama Reveals More Riveting Spring Shows
A few weeks ago, Casino Rama announced that it will host "I Love The 90s Tour" with one of the era's most prominent artists, but that is not all. This week, the gaming property announced that it has prepared even more exciting shows in the spring of 2023. Some of the newly revealed performers include Chicago, The Jacksons, and Matt Fraser, among…
BBC
Bet365 gambling boss earns £213m in one year
The boss of gambling firm Bet365 was paid more than £200m in just one year, which is one of the biggest salaries ever awarded in the UK.
The highest paid director of Bet365 Group, believed to be founder Denise Coates, earned a salary of £213.4m in the year to March 2022.
She was also entitled to at least half of £100m in dividends, despite a fall…
Daily Mail Online
DOMINIC LAWSON: The cost-of-living crisis is driving gambling addicts to risk even more
Terror comes in many forms. But in peacetime, at least, there are few things more frightening than not being able to pay your debts.
A week ago, the Mail's front page highlighted'families' growing mountain of debt'. Based on figures from the accountants PwC, this showed that the total amount of unsecured debt in the UK (in other words, not…
The Guardian
Betting industry will ‘keep back funds from gambling harm charity’
The betting industry has threatened to redirect a quarter of the funds expected to go to a charity tackling harms caused by gambling, the Guardian understands.
The four largest members of the Betting and Gaming Council have in the past pledged to use GambleAware as the main commissioner of any money it gave to tackle problems caused by its…
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Wants in on Times Square Casino Action
It looks like SL Green and Caesars Entertainment have received a boost in their pursuit of a commercial casino in Times Square, New York City. The two have now partnered up with Roc Nation, which is an entertainment agency founded by popular hip-hop artist and producer Jay-Z. The trio will now certainly form a strong case when bidding for a casino…
Reuters
Analysis: Macau casinos deal themselves a tough hand with big non-gaming investment pledges
New casino licenses with shorter contracts took effect Jan. 1
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Casino Closure Takes its Toll on Edmonton Charities
A recent hearing decision of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has confirmed that the casino closures from 2020 and 2021 have taken a massive toll on local charities. Provincial casinos suspended operations for five months in 2020 and five more in 2021 after provincial orders as a way of preventing the spread of the unprecedented…
CBC
Extended downtown casino closures cost province, Edmonton charities millions
Edmonton-area charities and the provincial government lost millions of dollars in revenue between 2019 and 2022 because of extended closures at the casino inside Rogers Place downtown, according to
a recent Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission hearing decision.
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Jackpot Digital to Showcase Products at G2E Las Vegas
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Malta: Developing the framework for casino operators
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Staff of Two South Durham Casinos Forms Picket Lines
Unifor and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation had time until Friday, July 22, 2022, to strike a new collective agreement for Casino Ajax and Pickering Casino Resort. However, the two parties did not find a middle ground in their negotiations for unionized employees of the two South Durham gaming properties before the deadline. Therefore, a strike…
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Strike looms as Ontario casino workers’ contract talks head ‘down to the wire’: Unifor
The union representing more than 2000
casino
workers in Ontario say contract negotiations are coming "down to the wire" as a deadline to strike looms Friday night.
In a release on Friday afternoon,
Unifor
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UK Gambling Minister Chris Philp hints online gaming a likely target of upcoming White Paper
As the imminentUK gambling White Paper gets closer to its publication date,
gambling minister Chris Philp
has given a
new indication that online casinos and slots will be in the spotlight, and added that they are among the games that worry him "the most." He singled out the two sectors as he addressed the
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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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Last-minute deal averts Atlantic City casino strike
The union tentatively agreed to the deal at 11 pm the night before, with an official ratification vote to follow.
While the exact terms of the settlement have not been revealed to the press, the union was seeking large raises to keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Labour leaders and activists have spoken of the deal in positive terms.
No…
Daily Mail Online
National Lottery ticket sales drop by £283million as players tighten their belts
Outgoing UK
National Lottery
operator Camelot has revealed falling sales because players have'tightened their belts' amid the
cost of living
crisis.
Camelot, which recently launched legal action against the Gambling Commission after losing the National Lottery licence to a rival, saw sales drop by 3% - a loss of £283.2 million.
The company made…
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People cutting back on lottery tickets in cost of living crisis, says Camelot
Outgoing UK National Lottery operator Camelot has revealed falling sales of tickets and instant win games as it flagged signs that players had "tightened their belts" in the face of soaring costs. Camelot, which recently launched legal action against the Gambling Commission after losing the lottery's next licence to rival Allwyn, saw sales drop 3%…
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Gambling losses in online gaming very skewed to deprived areas
More than 420000 British gamblers lose at least £2000 a year, according to a major report that warns losses on the most addictive products are "strongly skewed" towards deprived areas.
The report lays bare the punishing losses incurred by the heaviest gamblers and raises "concern" at the low level of intervention by gambling companies to prevent…
Irish Mirror
Lotto chiefs told their TV ads should be banned from early evening slots as they 'unfairly affect children'
National Lottery chiefs have been told that their TV ads should be banned from early evening slots because they unfairly affect children.
The claim was made by an anti-gambling Oireachtas senator who wants a 9pm curfew so Lotto ads and Lotto draws are not seen by kids.
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Attention sportsfans, we've got a hard reality to face: esports as a venture has been something of a disappointment.
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Bally's Corporation River West Casino Project Approved, Chicago
The River West casino and entertainment venue proposed by
Bally's Corporation
has been approved by the Chicago City Council. The US$ 1.7 billion project will replace the Chicago Tribune printing factory on the west bank of the Chicago River between W. Chicago Avenue and W. Grand Avenue.
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Croupiers at Montreal Casino to picket Sunday afternoon
Croupiers at the Montreal Casino de Montréal will picket Sunday afternoon, after
launching an unlimited general strike Saturday.
The strikers will gather at Jean-Drapeau métro station at 2 p.m. and walk to the casino.
Loto-Québec management said on Saturday that despite the strike, operations at the Montreal casino will continue as normal. Clients…
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Casino dealers in Montreal strike, demanding better wages, working conditions
Montreal Casino dealers are continuing their unlimited general strike that began Saturday morning.
They will demonstrate Sunday afternoon in Montreal.
The demonstration is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. at the Jean-Drapeau metro station and go to the Montreal Casino.
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Montreal Gazette
Montreal Casino croupiers begin unlimited general strike
Croupiers at the Montreal Casino launched an unlimited general strike Saturday, citing salary cutbacks for new employees and poor working conditions that are leading to physical injuries as the main issues.
The strike began at 9 a.m. Saturday and will continue until negotiations with Loto-Québec are resolved, union representative Jean-Pierre Proulx…
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Croupiers at Montreal Casino launch unlimited strike as negotiations hit impasse
Croupiers protest outside the Casino in Montreal, Saturday, May 14, 2022. Dealers, also known as croupiers, at the Montreal Casino have launched an unlimited general strike as of Saturday morning.
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A general introduction to gambling law in Portugal
Under Decree-Law 422/89 (the Portuguese Gaming Law), games of fortune and chance are defined as those in which the result is contingent wholly or mainly on chance. Chance is the dominant factor for the purpose of this definition.
The same definition of games of fortune and chance exists in Decree-Law No. 66/2015 (the Online Gaming Regime), but the…
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How the UK gambling laws changed
Gambling in the UK has a long history. Some of the laws that govern it are centuries old. The UK has a well-documented history of legalizing and restricting gambling dating back to 1541. This was when Henry VIII established a lottery office. This office had powers to grant licenses for gambling games in exchange for a fee.
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Future intelligence: AI and the gambling industry
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Practically every area of the industry takes advantage of the applications of AI, from developers creating games to operators…
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australian parental gambling affecting 200,000 kids nationwide
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…
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The Current State of the UK’s Gambling Industry
The UK has a long and distinguished history of gambling. From the very first horse races held over 300 years ago to the exclusive casinos and members clubs that sprung up in the 18 and 19 centuries, it's an activity that is woven into the culture of the country.
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Macau Gaming Labour Groups Express Concerns About Future of Satellite Casinos
A group of gaming workers affiliated with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions has sent a letter to the Legislative Assembly committee to express concerns about the future of the satellite casinos.
Macau's proposed new regulatory regime will require any casinos operating in the city to be established on assets owned by gaming operators. Labour…
The Guardian
Why did Camelot lose the UK national lottery licence?
When the national lottery was launched in 1994, via a TV spectacular watched by more than a third of the population, the famous advertising slogan promised: "It could be you."
It won't be Camelot though, at least not from 2024.
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The Guardian
The Guardian view on the gambling industry: an intervention is overdue
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
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Belfast Telegraph
Gambling tycoon Denise Coates takes £170m pay cut
Denise Coates, Britain's richest woman, has taken a £170m pay cut as growth stalls at
her sprawling bet365 gambling empires.
Ms Coates' salary fell from £421m to £250m, according to filings today. In addition, she received her share of a £98m dividend alongside her brother John and father Peter.
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Macau casino revenue for February falls short of estimates
Macau gross gaming revenue gained 6.1% in February to 7.76B patacas ($0.96B) to trail the consensus estimate for a 7.0% increase. Ongoing COVID restrictions and a sharp crackdown on two junket operators impacted traffic negatively. Macau GGR is down 8% on a year-over-year basis.
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How Can Artificial Intelligence be used in Online Gaming?
There has been a giant leap in technology over the past years. Computer technology has been a huge help to various industries as it makes work simpler, easier, and quicker. It also makes monitoring, revising, and upgrading a breeze. One of the most notable advancements in technology is artificial intelligence (AI). Well, you probably have […]
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How the gambling industry buys friends in Parliament
The long-awaited Gambling Act Review'white paper' is due to land in the coming months, and it promises to bring our outdated, analogue gambling laws into the digital age. Online gambling has accelerated the growth of a sector that has benefited as much as any other from the dawn of smartphones, which have effectively put a high-stakes casino in…
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LT Game unveils E-Baccarat table
Macau-based electronic table games specialist LT Game Ltd has just launched its new E-Baccarat table. It combines a live dealer with electronic betting.
The newly developed E-Baccarat allows for between five and 10 players to play on the table simultaneously. The dealer just deals the cards - he is not required for placing bets or collecting…
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When the gambling industry realised women were potential customers, it reeled them in
These big changes to how we gamble have effectively opened up the industry to women, who are now able to place bets while still meeting their caring responsibilities and feeling safe. But with gambling comes gambling addictions - in fact nearly 80 per cent of the industry's Gross Gambling Yield (a metric for how much money gambling operators keep…
Te Ao Maori News
Government could fix gambling but won't
You unlock your iPhone with your face, so why isn't that tech being used to end billions of dollars in gambling harm that affects 250000 adults and their whānau every year.
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I'm sitting in my car outside a sketchy pub on the east coast with the person I love more than anything in the world.
Usually, the location wouldn't matter. It'd be a…
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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…
City A.M.
New research shows pandemic causes surge in gambling addiction in women
The pandemic has led to a wave of gambling addictions in people with no history of addiction - particularly single mothers - a new report by the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) has revealed.
The report, commissioned by Clean Up Gambling comes in anticipation of a long-awaited government white paper, which will propose an update of the…
DutchNews
MPs call out legal protection minister for not tackling online gambling ads
MPs have again called on the government to ban'irritating and misleading' gambling ads which have dominated evening television since the Netherlands legalised online gambling last year.
The Netherlands finally legalised online gambling on October 1, granting licences to 10 companies, including two owned by the state.
Since then the number of ads…
Enfield Dispatch
Why we need to change the law on gambling
Enfield North MP Feryal Clark on the local impact of gambling venues
Gambling venues are becoming a blight on our communities and they need to be challenged.
In my maiden speech in the House of Commons, I talked about Enfield as being a tale of two cities, with the economic and social divides between the east and west of our borough becoming ever…
The Guardian
MPs criticise UK gambling regulator for trying to reduce addiction
A committee of MPs has produced a report criticising the gambling industry regulator for trying to reduce addiction and urging ministers to take it into special measures.
The findings by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on betting and gaming have been described as "ludicrous" by a campaigner for regulatory reform and met with a frosty…
The Guardian
Take lottery logo off online instant-win games, MP urges
Britain's lottery operator should be banned from using the national lottery brand and logo to promote online instant-win games that may lead to problem gambling, according to the chair of a group of MPs examining gambling harms.
Carolyn Harris, the Labour MP and chair of the all party parliamentary group for gambling-related harm, said the online…
Belfast Telegraph
Gambling industry escalates campaign against affordability checks on punters
The gambling industry has stepped up its campaign against affordability checks, insisting tougher measures would drive more punters to the black market.
The Betting and Gaming Council, the lobby group led by former Labour MP Michael Dugher, said that while it was in favour of enhanced spending checks, ministers should target problem gamblers rather…
Khmer Times
An estimated 1,000 Thai nationals in clutches of online gambling syndicates in Cambodia
It is estimated that there are at least 1000 more Thais who remain in Cambodia as alleged forced workers and were in need of help.
This was revealed by Assistant national police chief Surachate Hakparn kast Thursday after overseeing the rescue of some 500 Thai nationals from several parts of Cambodia, who had been duped into working for supposedly…
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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…
Belfast Telegraph
Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists
One of the big arguments raging during the Covid pandemic is to what extent ministers can take action to safeguard public health while also protecting people's personal freedoms, jobs and businesses.
Although not on the same scale, a similar debate bubbles away on the future of gambling regulation, with the Government expected to publish a white…
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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…
Kildare Live
Lotto jackpot a distriction from the harm of gambling ads
Kildare Senator Mark Wall said the recent furore over the National Lottery is but a distraction from the true harm caused by gambling advertisements.
Marking the run up to the busy Christmas sports season, Senator Wall said people should be able to enjoy the darts and the football without being constantly pushed to place a bet.
The Labour sports…
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