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UK gambling firms have reported record-breaking revenues, driven by a surge in the popularity of online slot machines. The digital gaming landscape has witnessed an unprecedented boom, reshaping the dynamics of the gambling industry and raising questions about the societal implications of this financial windfall. The fiscal year saw a…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com The UK's betting and gaming industry has achieved record-breaking revenues, surpassing £15.1 billion ($19.11 billion) in the year ending March 2023. The latest data released by the Gambling Commission (UKGC) on Thursday reveals that the gambling products associated with the highest addiction risk drove most of this…

Online slot machines are behind the surge in gambling revenue in the UK, according to figures from the Gambling Commission. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Online slot machines are behind the surge in gambling revenue in the UK, according to figures from the Gambling Commission. Revenue for the betting and gaming industry reached £15.01bn ($19bn) in the…

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. The betting and gaming industry's revenues reached £15.1bn in the year to March 2023, or £10.95bn excluding the National…

Rates of problem gambling may be more than eight times higher than previously thought, according to new data released by the betting industry regulator. The Gambling Commission has previously said the proportion of people suffering from a gambling problem may be as low as 0.3% of adults in Great Britain. The figure, which was based on a telephone…

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…

The U.K. plans to charge its gambling industry around £100m ($126m) a year to fund addiction services. Although industry donations have been increasing, previous attempts to raise funds voluntarily have garnered less than 10% of this total in recent years. Under the new rules, which are currently under consultation, online gambling firms would pay…

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…

The NHS is set to benefit as new levy will raise an estimated £100 million of new funding for research, prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. white paper in April, the Government is now taking the next step in mandating payments from the sector by launching a consultation on the design of the proposed gambling operator levy. Currently,…

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…

Doctors should ask people with a mental-health problem about their gambling habits to identify those who need help, draft health guidance says. It adds that with problem gamblers, GPs should discuss software to limit online gambling and talking therapy treatment at an early stage. Patients can be referred to one of 12 NHS gambling-treatment clinics…

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The online gambling market has grown exponentially globally. People want distractions 24/7 and can have them by using smartphones. Gambling and betting have become accessible, and bonuses are now tailored to people's demands. The market uses the latest technologies to analyse, determine and change the ads, games and promotions according to whatever…

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. As betting has…

A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people playing online slot games. The move is the next step of the Government's gambling white paper to update gambling rules for the smartphone era and protect those at risk of…

NHS England is nearly doubling its number of gambling addiction clinics after referrals hit a record high. Seven new facilities are to be opened this summer on top of the eight already available around the country. Some 1389 patients were referred for gambling support in 2022/23 - a sharp rise from 775 two years previously. However, political…

In the last 12 months, two of the biggest online gambling companies in Britain, Entertain and William Hill, were handed record fines by the UK Gambling Commission. Both companies were found to have failed in their responsibility to protect vulnerable customers and prevent money laundering. These fines serve as a stark reminder of the importance of…

One of the UK's leading gambling brands allegedly paid blogs advising new mothers to recommend its online casino games and link to its website, in a tactic that has been condemned as "predatory" by leading mental health and addiction experts. Coral struck deals with parenting bloggers to embed links in posts offering tips, including on how to…

New plans to increase the regulation of online gambling in the UK in a Government White Paper contain few surprises and leave many questions unanswered. Reforms proposed in the "Gambling reform for the digital age" policy paper include a new statutory levy on gambling companies that is set to replace the current voluntary system. The levy rate,…

The UK Government published the long awaited Gambling Act Review White Pape r today which contains the most comprehensive plans to reform the gambling sector since the Gambling Act was introduced back in 2005. It is the culmination of the Government's call for evidence on existing gambling legislation in December 2020 (link), and its official…

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…

When people come to our clinics they're already on their knees and desperate for help. This gambling white paper will not do enough to stop the flow of patients brought to us because of products deliberately engineered to be highly addictive. The evidence of harm is there and has been submitted, yet so much is again out for consultation or not…

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…

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…

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…

As games go, bingo is very, very uncool. It's laugh-cry-emoji and skinny-jeans uncool. It's updating-your-Facebook-status-with-a-photo-of-avocado-on-toast uncool. But it's also just about uncool enough for it to somehow actually be cool - so long as it's played ironically, that is. Once conjuring up visions of dabber pens, swirly patterned carpets…

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. Slot machines and betting in-play on sports are also frequent types of…

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…

Will Halstead is endorsing a new campaign in Greater Manchester to highlight the negative impact of gambling. More than £200000 down after a 12 year addiction, Will Halstead felt suicidal, full of shame and alienated from society. His compulsion had started off at the age of 18 with betting accumulators on football games, before roulette wheels and…

The findings of a review of the 17-year-old gambling laws is set to be released, with maximum stakes for online slot machines one reform set to be implemented, the Times reports. The maximum stakes would be between £2 and £5, with people able to make bigger bets only if they can afford to. Stakes currently do not have any limit online. Gamblers may…

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…

A Norfolk YouTuber, who "got hooked" on gambling at the age of 14 says his "dangerous" gambling addiction saw him lose £12000 in one day. Ellis Platten, 25, wants to make sure others "seek help" if they find themselves gripped by gambling during the World Cup. The NHS has reported a 42 per cent annual rise in demand for their gambling clinics -…

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…

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%…

Cheering for your country at an international tournament brings a familiar range of emotions, from joy when they do well to despair when they don't. While it's hard to avoid feeling down when your team loses you can avoid one thing - Bet Regret. This is the sinking feeling you get the minute you make an impulsive bet, often when drunk, bored or…

A new report published by the Gambling Commission found that one in every 29 children - more girls than boys - had a betting addiction or was showing signs of developing one One in every 29 schoolchildren has a gambling problem, according to a new report (Stock photo) One child in every secondary school classroom has a gambling problem or risks…

New report reveals people who use gaming machines are more at risk of gambling addiction as its authors call on Stormont to overhaul gambling legislation An All Party Group (APG) formed in 2020 to reduce harm related to gambling here has launched a report on gaming machines and their impact on the user following a recent inquiry. The findings from…

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…

It was Easter 2004, and two of Britain's top rugby league players stumbled upon one of the best betting opportunities of all time. Ahead of the top-of-the-table clash between Super League giants Bradford and St Helens, Sean Long and Martin Gleeson discovered that one of the sides would be fielding their reserve team. With the bookmakers…

A new documentary looks at the problems around gambling addiction in the UK. "It was a vicious cycle I couldn't get out of. It was awful." Harri, from north Wales, placed his first bet just after he turned 18. And once he started university, his gambling began to escalate as he found himself betting on increasingly obscure matches like hockey and…

A man who killed himself when he was "deep" in a gambling problem was sent offers for free bets and bonuses for weeks after his death. Ryan Myers had just got back from a family holiday in Turkey. His dad, John, remembered that the avid Liverpool FC supporter had enjoyed the trip. But just two days later John was rushing to carpenter Ryan's home in…

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…

The GOVERNMENT is set to announce curbs on online gambling over fears the industry is ruining lives and costing hundreds of millions. Ministers will publish a review of a 17-year-old gambling law over concerns it is outdated for the modern day, The Times reports. The curbs will include maximum stakes of between £2 and £5 for online casinos, a ban…

The UK's regulated betting and gaming industry is set to generate 15000 tech jobs in the next five years as a consequence of the UK's Levelling Up agenda, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said on Monday. Additionally, the industry body announced its members have been praised for their work providing jobs, skills and investment outside London in…

Online gambling is a pastime that has accelerated in popularity over the last few years. This is due to the global lockdowns imposed by COVID-19 and the convenience of being able to play wherever you are. As a result, a rush of online casinos was launched. Some of these are scam sites that you should never trust. However, many of them-like those…

A crackdown on betting giants is to be diluted by ministers - to the fury of anti-gambling campaigners. Plans to be published next month had been expected to introduce a'polluter pays' levy on gambling firms to fund research into addiction. They were also expected to propose a ban on the names of gambling sponsors appearing on the front of Premier…

Hundreds of residents in a small Welsh town have scooped thousands of pounds in a multi-million postcode lottery. 435 residents in Rhymney have each won a share of £3.7 million with People's Postcode Lottery. The lucky winners claimed the jackpot after their postcode, NP22 5, was revealed as the winning postcode sector in the lottery's Postcode…

The UK government has been promising to overhaul the rules around gambling in this country for years. They launched a review in 2020 and the call for evidence concluded over a year ago. We were promised their plans would be laid out before Christmas, but six months on we are still waiting. The noises in Westminster suggest that plan could be…

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…

Hannah Walker first noticed her partner liked to gamble when they would go to the pub together: he would make a beeline for the fruit machine, while she'd play quizzes and card games on itbox machines. "But he'd stay on the fruit machine a lot longer, and I'd leave the itbox to continue my glass of wine," she recalls. She thought nothing of it at…

The football season is reaching fever pitch as the biggest clubs in the game battle it out for some of the most famous trophies in the sport. Fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to find out who will be crowned victorious in each of the monumental finals taking place in London and Paris. But don't worry if your favourite team isn't taking…

Attending a weekly bingo event as a young girl in rural Hexham village Bellingham, Hannah Walker could never have guessed the way the world of gambling would impact her life. Fast-forward to 2022 and the actress is trying to earn back £100000. However, it is not Hannah who fell into the grasp of addiction. £100k is the amount of money spent by…

Gamblers always seek methods to enhance their performance, but few consider how discipline may aid them at the newest casino Canada. Professionalism is among the most critical qualities a gambler may possess to increase their chances of winning. There are some ways that self-control may benefit every gambler. Start working on becoming more…

In the first quarter of 2022, Kindred's share of revenue from harmful gambling decreased to 3.3 per cent. Increased focus on improving and optimising intervention measures has contributed to the decrease. Kindred also entered a collaboration with RecoverMe, an app supporting users regain control of their gambling habits. In the first quarter of…

A SENIOR GP who stole more than £1million of NHS money to fund his "desperate" addiction to online gambling has been struck off. Dr Rumi Chhapia tried to hit the jackpot on slot machines and roulette. The 45-year-old - who earned nearly £200000 a year - began his fraud after being put in charge of the accounts of a group of 16 surgeries. He…

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…

UK Minister responsible for gambling Chris Philp said a gaming reform is "undoubtedly long overdue" at the Gambling Reform Rally, organized Tuesday by the Gambling Related Harm APPG and Peers for Gambling Reform. The Minister further explained the publication of the White Paper on the 2005 Gambling Act review will be occurring "very soon," setting…

Problem gambling and gambling addiction have a tight grip over the UK. According to the survey reports of the NHS Long Term Plan, there are more than 4000000 problem gamblers. Among them, only a tiny fragment of 3% of problem gamblers receive the necessary medical help. To combat the growing ratio of gambling addicts and problem gamblers, the UK…

Good afternoon and thank you for that introduction and inviting me here to speak. As we discuss the very serious issues which are the topic of today's conference, I know that everyone will want to keep in mind the terrible atrocities being committed in Ukraine by the Putin regime as we speak. I am sure everyone here will want to express support for…

Lord Foster, a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords, has reiterated calls for reform to the UK's gambling industry ahead of the Gambling Act review judgement. As reported by BBC News, the long-time gambling reform advocate has argued that the UK government has taken long-enough - having'delayed and dithered' in the Lord's own words - to…

The British Gambling Commission's latest fine of £ 9.4m on online casino company 888 is only the third highest in the history of regulated gambling in the country. The online casino operator was charged a hefty fine for negligence and failure to determine its customers' betting capabilities, following their enormous losses. It was previously…

Online casino operator 888 Holdings will be fined £9.4 million ( $12.48 millio n), the third-highest in British gambling regulation history. The fine is the result of " multiple failures " that caused customers to rack up large losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by The Guardian. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) highlighted…

The UK Gambling Commission has hit 888 UK Limited with a £9.4m ($12.6m) fine, one of the largest financial penalties the regulatory body has ever issued. On Tuesday, the UKGC took to Twitter to share news of 888's fine for social responsibility and money laundering failings: UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes warned that if 888 breaks UK gaming laws again, the…

Online gambling firm 888 has been fined £9.4 million for social responsibility and money laundering failings. The Gambling Commission said 888 UK Limited, which operates 78 websites including 888.com, had also received an official warning and would undergo extensive independent auditing. The fine - one of the largest imposed by the regulator to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jack Ritchie, a handsome and gregarious 24-year-old, killed himself in November 2017 after succumbing again to his gambling addiction. Liam McCarron, a Birmingham businessman who was left severely disabled after a medical mistake, squandered the financial compensation he received from the NHS in his local bookies, "helped along the road to…

THE LOTTO returned last night with a staggering £11.8m jackpot, which was followed by the Thunderball draw. The Euromillions took place on Friday where a single UK player matched all five EuroMillions numbers as well as the two Lucky Star numbers to win the top prize. Friday's winning numbers were 3, 25, 38, 43, 49 and the Lucky Stars were 3 and…

A gambling addict has described the moment she won £127000 as the worst day of her life - a move that led her down a path of debt, destruction and homelessness. Lisa Walker, 48, from Essex said her addiction, which started with a poker tournament win, eventually led to bankruptcy, even losing her family home in the process. The Peer Aid support…

One million women struggle with harmful gambling as the'easy availability of online betting' fuels a surge in problems, research shows. Six in ten women gamble in some form, including playing the lottery, going to casinos and betting online. And one in ten suffer some level of harm as a result, such as developing stress and anxiety or borrowing…

The NHS is preparing to sever all gambling industry funding for its addiction clinics because of fears the cash could compromise their work. The decision is to be rubber-stamped this week so ties are cut for the new financial year, sources close to negotiations said. The NHS's move comes amid mounting public health concerns and calls for gambling…

The gambling regulator has handed online casino firm Genesis Global a £3.8 million fine due to money laundering and social responsibility failures. The Gambling Commission suspended the company's licence for three months last year but lifted it after improvements by the firm. However, it concluded on Thursday that the business - which runs 14…

Sky Betting and Gaming's ex-Head of Risk and Responsibility, Andy Atha, has been named gambling therapy provider AnonyMind's new Chief Operating Officer. We sat down with Atha to discuss his background, latest role, tech and problem gambling more generally. So, first things first, can you tell us a bit about your background and what attracted you…

AnonyMind has announced the appointment of Andy Atha as its new chief operating operator following a 600% increase in registrations for its online treatment - for Q42021 compared with Q3. Andy brings his gaming industry experience to AnonyMind, complementing his knowledge and healthcare technology insights from his most recent role as operations…

Hundreds of thousands more over-65s are gambling online than were pre-pandemic, some of which are at high risk of developing a gambling disorder, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned. Analysis of data from the Gambling Commission estimates that 624377 more over-65s are gambling online at least once a month, up from 8.7% in 2019 to 13.5% in…

A doctor who defrauded the NHS out of nearly £68000 says his "catastrophic" gambling addiction saw him fritter away £800000. He had claimed for locum shifts he had not worked and stole cheques, while also borrowing from friends. Two-and-a-half years into recovery, he said he was "enormously ashamed" but wanted addicts to know there is hope. Dr…

Hundreds of thousands more people over 65 are gambling online than were at the start of the pandemic, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has said. There were 624377 more people aged over 65 who went online at least once a month for a flutter or to play a game of chance as the pandemic closed betting shops and lockdowns shut down their options…

Britain's pensioners risk becoming a generation of gambling addicts after more than half a million turned to online betting during the pandemic. Research shows 625000 over-65s took up gambling on the net during lockdown - a greater jump than in any other age group. Some 13.5 per cent of Britons who bet online are now over 65 - compared to 8.7 per…

Psychiatrists are warning of a surprise rise in problem gambling among the over-65s after the group recorded the largest increase in online betting since before the pandemic. About 620000 more over-65s are gambling online at least once a month than in 2019 - a bigger increase than any other age group, according to analysis of Gambling Commission…

Too much of a good thing can be harmful, and that includes online gambling on platforms such as SlotXO. Unsurprisingly, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, problem gambling has worsened worldwide. In the reporting period 2020/2021, the percentage of people participating in one or more forms of gambling online rose from 21.9% to 24.7%…

LOTTO results announced for yesterdays draw with a huge £11.7 million jackpot up for grabs. Brits have been urged to check tickets as the Rolldown took place yesterday giving winners bigger prizes. The Thunderball numbers were also revealed last night, but there are no draws on Tonight. Please gamble responsibly. And when the fun stops, stop. Stay…

A WHOPPING £121million jackpot is up for grabs in TONIGHT'S draw. Players can scoop the huge prize on today if they guess the correct six numbers and two Lucky Stars. Nobody won the top prize on Friday, which means it rolls over to tonight's draw. Six players won the second prize of £138366.60 on Friday for matching five numbers and one lucky…

ONE Lucky Brit could bag a staggering £110m in tonight's mammoth EuroMillions draw. Friday's top prize comes after no ticket holders won Tuesday's £17m jackpot. The draw takes place between 8.30pm and 8.45pm - but make sure you purchase tickets before 7.30pm when the draw officially closes. Meanwhile, Saturday's National Lottery jackpot now stands…

THE National Lottery's Set For Life draw has taken place - offering Brits a chance to win a staggering £10000 a month for the next 30 years. The numbers, which were revealed just after 8pm on Thursday evening, are: 3, 29, 32, 38, 43 and a life ball of 4. It comes as Saturday's National Lottery jackpot now stands at an estimated £7.5 million after…

GambleAware has cited an improvement in gambling addiction treatment outcomes of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS), as 92% of patients that completed treatment during 2020/2021 improved their Problem Gambling Severity (PGS) index score. The above statistic was presented as the headline result of GambleAware's 2020/2021 annual…

THE EuroMillions took place on Friday, with a huge £88million jackpot up for grabs. The winning numbers for tonight's EuroMillions draw are: 2, 9, 15, 47, 50 and the Lucky Stars are 6 and 9. Friday's Thunderball numbers are: 02, 21, 24 25 and 33, with a Thunderball of 01. One lucky Brit could pocket a cool £500000. Read our Lottery live blog below…

TONIGHT'S Set For Life Draw numbers have now been revealed, as tomorrow's huge EuroMillions could see someone win the £76M jackpot. The winning numbers for the Set For Life draw on Monday 8 were: 3, 7, 19, 24, 35. The Life Ball was: 3 Meanwhile, Brits can play for the EuroMillions tomorrow, which could see one lucky person win a HUGE £76 million…

THE NATIONAL Lottery top prize is a huge one tonight with a'must win' prize that could change your life forever. Tonight's Lotto draw will see a guaranteed £20 million jackpot waiting to be won and the results have just come out. The winning Lottery numbers are 3 7 21 29 34 and 39, and bonus ball is 19. Read our Lottery live blog below for the…

A "popular and respected" GP who embezzled more than £1.1 million in "six weeks of madness" to pay for his online gambling habit has been jailed for three years and four months. Experienced doctor Rumi Chhapia stole the funds from the healthcare group he founded, in 65 transfers during a 41-day period in 2020, to pay off his debts playing slot…

Gambling has a long and storied history in Great Britain, with horse racing being the favored betting option for Brits since the sixteen century, despite facing opposition from social reformers and evangelical Protestants. After the Second World War, bingo halls grew in popularity in the UK. They quickly became the predominant wagering option, with…

BRITS are in with a chance of scooping a staggering £55million in tonight's HUGE EuroMillions draw. The draw will take place at 8:45pm and the winning numbers will drop just minutes later. The National Lottery's Thunderball draw will take place shortly beforehand at 8pm, offering players a chance to win £500000. It comes after Monday's Set For Life…