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Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI

Technology of Business reporter Alban GrosdidierDanny Cheetham started gambling when he was 18 "I remember setting alarms for 4am on payday, anxiously waiting to gamble as soon as my salary hit my account. By 8am, I found myself seeking loans to survive the month." Danny Cheetham started visiting local bookies aged 18, gambling on the Fixed Odds…
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UK To Limit Stakes For Online Games To Curb Gambling Addiction

The UK government announced Friday that it would introduce stake limits for online slot games in a toughening of regulations designed to help protect people from the dangers of gambling. From September, adults will be restricted to £5 ($6) per spin while 18 to 24-year-olds will be limited to £2. As of now, there are no limits on stakes, unlike on…
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New maximum online slots stakes ‘a landmark moment’ for gambling reform

Under-25s are to face a maximum £2 stake, while adults aged 25 and over will see a £5 limit from September. Under-25s are to face a maximum £2 stake, while adults aged 25 and over will see a £5 limit from September (Alamy/PA) Under-25s playing online slot games are to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new measures to protect people from…
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Great Britain To Limit Online Slot Machine Stakes at £5

The sum that may be wagered on an online slot machine spin will be rounded up to £5, but £2 for young clients, which is portion of the government's drive to toughen regulation of the UK's £11 billion per year gambling industry. Additionally, at the moment, video slots are not subject to limits on how much players may wager. Online stake limits to…
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Online slot games ‘highly addictive’ despite new limits, say bereaved parents

Online slot games will remain "highly addictive" despite plans to limit under-25s to £2 per spin, two bereaved parents have cautioned. The Government announced the plans on Friday as part of efforts to tighten regulation on the online gambling sector. Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit "to counter the increased risk of significant…
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UK To Limit Stakes For Online Slot Games

The UK government announced Friday that it would introduce stake limits for online slot games in a toughening of regulations designed to help protect people from the dangers of gambling. From September, adults will be restricted to £5 ($6) per spin while 18 to 24-year-olds will be limited to £2. As of now, there are no limits on stakes, unlike on…
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Under-25s playing online slots to be limited to £2 a spin from September under new gambling measures

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

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

Young people will be limited to £2 a spin on online slot games as part of a move to crack down on problem gambling. Currently, there is no limit on the amount that gamblers can stake when playing online slots, which is seen as one of the most addictive forms of betting. From September, under-25s will be unable to bet more than £2 a spin when…
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Online slot machine stakes to be capped at £5 in Great Britain

The amount that can be staked on the spin of an online slot machine will be capped at £5, or £2 for younger customers, as part of government plans to tighten regulation of the £11bn-a-year gambling industry in Great Britain. Online slots are currently exempt from limits on how much punters can wager. But under plans revealed by the Guardian on…
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Digital slot machine limit of £2 set to cost gambling operators in UK millions

The government is set to impose new limits of as little as £2 a spin for online slot machines, the Guardian understands, in a move that could cost casino companies hundreds of millions of pounds. Ministers have been consulting on imposing a maximum stake for the digital casino-style games since publishing a white paper on gambling reform last…
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Inside G2E in Las Vegas: How one new system could impact pay and play

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The G2E Global Gaming Expo is in Las Vegas from Oct. 9 to 12, introducing new gaming innovations. The new innovations include the very first official NFL slot machines and even a new way to pay and play. "We really do believe that this will generate a new slot player, people who might just come to watch the sportsbook and then…
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Spalding casino's 24-hour opening opposed by addict's parents

The parents of a man who took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling have opposed plans for a 24-hour betting shop in Spalding. Liz and Charles Ritchie set up the Gambling with Lives charity following their son Jack's death in 2017. Casino firm Merkur Slots is planning to apply for a 24-hour licence at its Hall Place venue. Mr Ritchie…
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Spalding casino's 24-hour opening opposed by addict's parents
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WILL GOULD'S THE GENTLEMEN SERIES MAY NEED A BOST FROM THE ONLINE CASINO INDUSTRY

Isle of Wight-born Will Gould is one of the most influential figures in the British television industry, having worked as a producer on shows like Peaky Blinders and Ripper Street. One of his next projects is The Gentlemen, on which he's serving as executive producer. The series is an adaptation of Guy Ritchie's film of the same name, and there are…
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Gambling: Boy, 16, lost thousands after seeing advert

A 16-year-old boy lost thousands of pounds gambling in just a few weeks after seeing adverts at a football game, a support worker has said. Nick Phillips, from Swansea, said the boy opened an account in his father's name an hour after a match. Welsh MPs and anti-gambling charities are calling for the UK government to publish its gambling white…
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The Best Gambling Songs of All Time

Music is arguably the most effective medium to capture a very specific, very human feeling that words alone cannot express. Throughout our lives, various songs will become important to us and act as reminders of pivotal memories; whether that be the first song at a wedding, the soundtrack to a teenage breakup or even the music chosen for a loved…
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Gambling addiction: 'A vicious cycle I couldn't get out of'

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…
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The 8 Best Music Themed Slot Games Chosen by Experts

Music plays an important role in our society. Movies, special ceremonies, and many other events rely on music. Musicians themselves have been highly regarded throughout history. In the last century, thousands of people have risen to prominence because of their musical abilities. It was only a matter of time before the worlds of music and gambling…
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Anne Arundel County Woman Wins $124,630 on $10 Game

April Fools' Day is the perfect occasion for some light-hearted pranks or jokes, but maybe not such a good day to share the news that you just won a large Lottery prize. Convincing others that she truly won $124630 on April 1 became an issue for a Pasadena player who purchased a winning FAST PLAY Lucky Numbers ticket. Although FAST PLAY games are…
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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…
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Like Jack Ritchie, gambling took over my life. It nearly killed me

An inquest under way at Sheffield town hall may well have huge consequences for the British gambling industry. The coroner, David Urpeth, will seek to determine "whether gambling caused or contributed to [the] death" of Jack Ritchie, an English teacher who took his own life in 2017 aged 24. The inquest heard how Ritchie had struggled with a…
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Jack Ritchie: English teacher killed himself in Vietnam after battling a gambling addiction

A teacher who took his own life after battling a gambling addiction first started betting on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) when he was in school, an inquest today heard. Jack Ritchie, 24, died in Vietnam - where he was teaching - after years of gambling problems dating back to as young as 16 years old, a hearing in Sheffield was told on…
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Jack Ritchie: English teacher killed himself in Vietnam after battling a gambling addiction
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Jack Ritchie death: gambling addiction began as teenager, inquest hears

A 24-year-old English teacher developed a chronic gambling addiction that started with betting small amounts on controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) when he was in the sixth form, an inquest into his death has heard. His parents, Charles and Liz Ritchie, from Sheffield, argue that government failures contributed to their son's death…
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Jack Ritchie death: gambling addiction began as teenager, inquest hears
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Jack Ritchie death: Gambling addiction began as teen, inquest hears

A 24-year-old teacher who took his own life while battling a gambling addiction had been betting since was a teenager, an inquest has heard. Hull University graduate Jack Ritchie, who was originally from Sheffield, died in Hanoi, Vietnam, in November 2017. Since his death. Mr Ritchie's parents, Charles and Liz, have both campaigned for gambling…
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Jack Ritchie death: Gambling addiction began as teen, inquest hears
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Best British Casino Movies of All Time

There have been some fantastic British casino films over the years, but which are the best British casino movies ever released? On this page, we're going to run through the top five British casino movies, according to PayByPhoneCasino.uk. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels isn't just the best British casino film - it's also one that gave a huge…
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how Britain got hooked on gambling

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…
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Hard Rock responds to player's wishes with dynamic slot product

A great deal of thought and marketing strategy is devoted to the slot machine floor plan of any casino, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is taking it to the next level. The casino is making its vast inventory of slots a form of "shopping" experience for gamblers by utilizing marketing strategy to differentiate among the newest games, the most…
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Online gambling soars by £1bn during the first year of Covid pandemic

Takings from online gambling soared during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic - with experts warning the growth of "addictive" digital betting could cost lives. Campaigners also say "relentless advertising" of online gambling is irresponsible and have called for more regulation. Gambling Commission figures show that the remote betting, bingo…
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Calls to overhaul lottery after good causes get a smaller slice of pie

Since its launch in 1994 with the enticing slogan "It could be you" and glitzy televised live draws, the national lottery has created 6300 millionaires and given £43bn to good causes. But MPs and campaigners are calling for its operations to be overhauled after a slump in the proportion of its revenues going to those causes and growing concerns…
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UK Authorities Are Under Scrutiny After the Gambling Act Review Delay

The Guardian reports that proposals on changing the gambling legislation of the UK have been delayed by the British government until spring 2022. Campaigners issued a warning by saying the delay could lead to more suffering, echoing the same concerns that were voiced when the debate about reducing FOBTs limits raged a few years ago. As a response…
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UK Authorities Are Under Scrutiny After the Gambling Act Review Delay
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Campaigners condemn latest UK move to delay overhaul of gambling laws

UK government proposals to overhaul gambling legislation have been delayed until spring, the Guardian understands, prompting a warning from campaigners that the postponement could lead to more suffering and even suicide. The Conservative party pledged to review gambling laws in its 2019 general election manifesto, in response to mounting…
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Top Popularity Of Films About Gambling

Gambling can be fun, thrilling, captivating, addictive, and at the same time adventurous. Therefore, it is of little wonder that the entertainment industry adapts its concept when creating several movies. These movies present gamblers from several angles as they try to replicate the feeling of betting in a casino. These days, the entertainment…
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Luke's Law: Widow urges gambling reform after husband's death

A woman who says her husband killed himself over a gambling addiction has organised a walk to gain support for her bid to end free betting incentives. Annie Ashton, from Leicester, has started a petition to introduce "Luke's Law" in memory of her husband. It has attracted more than 19000 signatures so far. The walk took place around the city on…
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Luke's Law: Widow urges gambling reform after husband's death
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Gambling with Lives launches pioneering gambling education programme ​

Gambling with Lives has created a ground-breaking new youth education programme. The programme, which is aimed at preventing gambling harm in young people, will be piloted at schools in Essex, Manchester, and Northern Ireland before being rolled out across the country. Created by experts on gambling harm, academics, teachers, award-winning…
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Gambling with Lives launches pioneering gambling education programme ​
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Dorchester County Scratch-off Player Lands $1 Million Maryland Lottery Win

EAST NEW MARKET, Md.- A Maryland Lottery player in Dorchester County became a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off ticket, Maryland Lottery and Gaming officials announced Monday. In all, 29 Maryland Lottery players across the state won or claimed prizes of $10000 or more, and the Lottery paid a total of nearly $33.4 million in prizes in the seven…
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OCEAN’S ELEVEN + LOCK, STOCK, AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS + MOLLY’S GAME + CASINO ROYALE: The Best Movies About Casinos

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