Microgaming commits to responsible gambling amid Safer Gambling Week 2021

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Gordon Moody endorse Gambling Business Group’s Responsible Gambling Charter ahead of launch at ICE London

The cross-sector strategic body the Gambling Business Group, will be using its presence on the ICE London High Street Hub which it has helped curate in partnership with show organisers Clarion Gaming, to launch its Responsible Gambling Charter. The seven principle Charter which has been developed in close consultation with GBG member organisations…

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Gambling Commission to feature in biggest ever ICE Consumer Protection Zone

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Law ・ 01 November 2022

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SAFER GAMBLING IS FOR EVERY WEEK OF THE YEAR SAYS BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL, AS FIGURES SHOW RECORD SUCCESS OF SAFER GAMBLING WEEK

Data released following this year's event - which ran from October 17 to 23 - has revealed a 21 per cent increase on 2021, when Safer Gambling Week messaging was displayed on major social media sites 25 million times. The initiative, which ran for the fifth year, also saw tens of thousands of visits to the Safer Gambling Week website where people…

Law ・ 27 October 2022

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Microgaming salutes organisations like Gordon Moody, Betknowmore, Anonymind and Motiv8

Leading online gaming software provider Microgaming is rallying behind Safer Gambling Week (October 17 to 23). The industry-led event aims to stimulate conversation around safer gambling, while driving awareness of tools and resources that are available to people who believe they may have a problem. As a leading provider of online gambling platform…

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Microgaming throws support behind Responsible Gambling charities

Microgaming, one of the most prominent iGaming suppliers and platform developers, has announced its full support for Safer Gambling Week running from October 17 through October 23. The organization, which is committed to building products that are entertaining as they are safe for consumers, has been a long-time supporter of various charities in…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 October 2022

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Microgaming Puts the Spotlight on Safer Gambling Charities It Supports

Microgaming, which is a leading gambling software provider based out of the Isle of Mann, is going to showcase the charities it supports through its PlayItForward arm during the annual initiative Safer Gambling Week. Safer Gambling Week is an annual event that this year takes place from October 17 to October 23 in partnership with a huge variety of…

Law ・ 18 October 2022

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Merkur Group UK to Fund YGAM's Mindful Resilience Programme

Merkur Group's UK subsidiary affirmed the business' commitment to safer gambling by offering support to the next phase of the Mindful Resilience Programme launched by the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM). Merkur Group UK announced its support to the program developed by the YGAM in partnership with Bournemouth University and…

Finance ・ 17 May 2022

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ICE Consumer Protection Zone backers raise £46,000 for RG charities

GamCare and the Responsible Gaming Council will receive £20000 each, while Better Change will receive £6000. The donations came from seven businesses within the industry. Ambassadeurs Group provided the largest gift, with £10000. Bet365, Kindred, Entain, Videoslots, Sky Betting and Gaming and IMG Arena each donated £6000. Ewa Bakun, Clarion…

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Safer Gambling Week 2021: 5 highlights from a record-breaking event

Problem gambling is a serious issue around the world. Studies suggest that as many as 1 in 12 people gamble at risky levels that can easily develop into an addiction, and the increase in betting options in the digital era adds fuel to the fire. As a public health issue, it has led to important awareness campaigns in recent years, particularly in…

Law ・ 13 December 2021

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Microgaming Increases Responsible Gambling Efforts, Supports Multiple Charities

In light of the Safer Gambling Week this year, Microgaming announced that it expanded its responsible gambling commitments. The leading supplier of online gaming software, Microgaming, announced on Wednesday this week that it had enhanced its support for responsible gambling charities this year. The announcement coincides with the Safer Gambling…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 November 2021

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Microgaming Broadens its Charitable Scope to Support More Responsible Gambling Charities in 2021

Microgaming has broadened its charitable scope to support even more Responsible Gambling charities in 2021. As Microgaming marks Safer Gambling Week 2021 alongside other industry players, the online gaming company reflects on its projects with charities on a mission to treat, minimise and prevent gambling-related harm. Through its Microgaming…

Gambling Addiction ・ 02 September 2022

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YGAM and Betknowmore Launch Safer Gambling Training Initiative

YGAM and Betknowmore have launched the Safer Gambling Training Pledge, which will see industry Chief Executives and Directors complete specialist training programmes on player protection and harm prevention every day during the campaign week. Industry leaders will complete five online modules between November 1-7, covering important topics…

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YGAM secures leaders pledge to participate in Safer Gambling Training

Industry CEOs and Directors have pledged to participate in the Safer Gambling Training modules designed by education experts YGAM and Betknowmore. The pledge by industry leadership has been undertaken to highlight the importance of staff training and development as an industry discipline during S afer Gambling Week (1-7 November). Leaders will…

Law ・ 02 November 2021

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Hope Centre Northampton CEO calls gambling companies ‘parasites’ ahead of Safer Gambling Week

It is said that placing strict limits on bets and time spent playing can protect customers Protests against the gambling industry continue to rise in anticipation of Safer Gambling Week, starting Monday (November 1), with some in Northampton joining the call. The annual event, which is meant to promote support and mechanisms to keep gambling…

Law ・ 30 October 2021

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Future Anthem and Gamesys collaborate on player protection initiative

Research on the impact of casino games on player risk and safety to be published during Safer Gambling Week Future Anthem, the pioneering AI and game data science specialist, has joined forces with Gamesys a Bally's Corporation Company, on a landmark R&D initiative, analysing the extent to which player markers of harm may be related to the games…

Law ・ 20 October 2021

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Safer Gambling Week 2021 set to take place 1-7 November

K's Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced the date for 2021 Safer Gambling Week, due to take place between 1-7 November, in cooperation with the Bingo Association and bacta. The annual campaign has been running since 2017, when the industry united for the first time to promote Responsible Gambling Week. This year's event will see a blitz…

Law ・ 24 May 2021

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Microgaming supports YGAM in its vision to prevent gambling-related harm

YGAM, the charity which works to inform young people of the risks of gaming and gambling related harm, has been recognised by leading software supplier Microgaming for the resilience it's shown in continuing to deliver its acclaimed educational programme despite COVID-19, as well as its ability to deliver content in what it describes as'an…

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