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Mecca Bingo owner shakes off post-Covid slump as players spend more

The owner of Mecca Bingo has said more people have visited its bingo clubs and spent more money as it shakes off its post-pandemic woes and enjoys a boost in online players. Rank Group, which also owns casino chain Grosvenor, reported a 6% jump in net gaming revenue to £182.3 million in the first three months of the year, compared with the same…
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Slot machine operator being investigated over cancer patient’s activity

The high street slot machine company Merkur is under investigation by the Gambling Commission over its alleged exploitation of a vulnerable customer, the Guardian understands, casting a shadow over its UK expansion drive. The German-owned company operates Britain's second-largest network of "adult gaming centres", increasingly popular venues often…
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how slot machine operators are taking over UK high streets

In the corner of a dimly lit room, the face of a middle-aged woman is bathed in the greenish-yellow glare of a giant slot machine. Next to her, an increasingly agitated man jabs furiously at the "spin" button, as the jackpot eludes him yet again. It is early afternoon on a weekday and they are among half a dozen punters robotically feeding banknote…
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UK Introduces £2 Cap on Slot Stakes for Under 25s

New legislation being introduced as part of a wider move to tackle problem gambling in the country, comes into effect in September. The UK Government announced drastic reforms on digital slot machines on Friday. The new legislation, which comes into force this September, is to cap maximum online slots stakes at £2 for those aged under 25. Those…
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When will the UK online slots limit come into force?

The UK government has confirmed limits per spin for online slots. UK.- The UK government has confirmed the spin limits for online slots that had been widely expected. The limit will be set at £2 per spin for those aged 18 to 24 and £5 per spin for customers over this age. The lower limit is the same as that introduced for land-based betting…
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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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New maximum online slots stakes ‘a landmark moment’ for gambling reform
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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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Online slot stakes to be capped at £2 for younger gamblers

The UK government has announced a new regulation setting a £2 maximum stake for online gambling slots for individuals aged 18 to 24. For adults aged 25 and over, the stake limit will be £5, aligning online gambling more closely with land-based casinos. Unlike land-based gaming machines found in casinos, online slots currently have no stake limits…
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UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Effective from September, the measures mark the first time maximum stakes have been introduced for online slots in the UK. The government has hailed the announcement as a "landmark" moment for the regulation of online gambling. Stake limits will come into effect from September this year, following secondary legislation. A six-week transition period…
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Government to introduce £2 limit for online slots

Department for Culture, Media and Sport said it would introduce the £2 stake per spin for 18-to-24 year olds, and a £5 limit for those aged 25 and above. There is currently no limit on the amount people can bet on online slots. The DCMS said easily accessible online slot games were "one of the most addictive forms of gambling", associated with…
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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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UK Gov Caps Online Slots Stake at £2 for Under-25s

Easily accessible online slot games are one of the most addictive forms of gambling, and can be associated with large losses, long sessions, and binge play. Unlike land-based gaming machines, such as in casinos, they have no statutory stake limits. To counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses from online slot games,…
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New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

Easily accessible online slot games are one of the most addictive forms of gambling, and can be associated with large losses, long sessions, and binge play. Unlike land-based gaming machines, such as in casinos, they have no statutory stake limits. To counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses from online slot games,…
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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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Yield Sec data shows rise in black market targeting at-risk players

The research revealed a rise in players who had self-excluded on GAMSTOP being targeted by the black market. The number of illegal operators was also found to have increased "fourfold" between 2021 and 2022. That number doubled again to 231 during 2023. In total, more than 1000 affiliates helped to publicise illegal operators. According to Yield…
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Unmasking the Crypto Casino Boom: Live Streamers and Player Safety

Crypto casinos have snowballed in recent years, becoming among the hottest new gambling trends. Marketed on the promise of greater anonymity, security and faster payments facilitated through blockchain technology, they offer a natural pull factor for players and have been popularised by influencers and celebrities on streaming platforms like Twitch…
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Gambling Commission launches new consultations on fines

The hope is the consultations, lasting 13 weeks, will bring "greater clarity and transparency" to how penalties are calculated. The starting point for fines will be considered, as well as whether the penalties will be judged against the gross gambling yield (GGY) made during the breach. The consultations will also cover financial key event…
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GambleAware: online slots draw most gambling harm contacts

Publishing its annual statistics, GambleAware said 6645 people contacted the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) during the reporting period. The gambling harm data covers the 12 months from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Of those that got in contact, 5621 people (85%) accessed treatment from the NGTS. The other 15% received support to…
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UK Gambling Industry Records Historic Revenues amidst Online Slots Surge

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…
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UK Gambling Industry Records Historic Revenues amidst Online Slots Surge
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Rise in Online Slots Pushes UK Revenue to Record £15bn

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…
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Rise in Online Slots Pushes UK Revenue to Record £15bn
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Gambling Commission figures show land-based gambling surge

The Gambling Commission's Gambling Industry Statistics show total gross gambling yield (GGY) grew 6.8% year-on-year to £15.1bn ($19.0bn/€17.5bn) for the 12 months from April 2022 to March 2023. This figure, accrued from all licensed remote and land-based gambling operators, was also up 6.6% on the last pre-lockdown period to March 2020. GGY was up…
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BGC accuses UK government of £5m casino stealth tax raid

The claim relates to the freezing of gaming duty bands outlined in chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement. In a statement, the BGC said that those within the land-based casino sector had hoped the bands would rise with inflation, after being frozen in March. The BGC said the freeze in gaming duty bands effectively creates a £25m…
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Key Factors Shaping the UK’s Gambling Future

For many people, the UK is the best country for gamblers. It permits both sportsbooks and casinos. You can gamble online at more than 1000 licensed gambling websites. The best part is that HM Revenue & Customs doesn't tax gambling winnings. If you hit a £10M jackpot while playing a slot machine, you can keep all the money. In some countries (hello…
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Innovation in Gambling: How Slot Technology is shaping Tomorrow’s Casinos

They say change is constant. People will come into your life and leave. Trends will flourish and fade. But in the end, change remains the same. This saying is true for most things in life, including innovations in the casino sector. Most people can't remember the best-selling slot machine of 2000. But here's something they can remember-slots back…
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UKGC reveals Q2 UK gambling report, revealing an increase in slots gross gambling yield and participation

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revealed its second-quarter report (July to September), covering data from UK land-based and online operators. The online gross gaming yield (GGY) totaled £1.2 billion ($1.46 billion), a 0.6% year-on-year increase, driven by slots, whereas the GGY for nearly all other verticals decreased. The total number of…
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UKGC reveals Q2 UK gambling report, revealing an increase in slots gross gambling yield and participation
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Gambling White Paper Consultations: Land-based gambling

On 26 July 2023, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DMCS) published a consultation on' measures relating to the land-based gambling sector' (Consultation). This Consultation directly followed on from the Gambling White Paper published in April 2023, which set out the government's plans for modernising the regulation of gambling in Great…
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The Evolution of Gambling

Gambling in the UK dates back hundreds of years. Take the lottery as an example. It's been around since the days of Queen Elizabeth I in the 16 century. Horse race betting is a lot older. Despite that, gamblers in the UK have had to fight hard for the government to create modern betting laws. In this article, we'll share a brief history of gambling…
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UK gambling reform: explainer

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…
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U.K. To Make Gambling Industry Pay $125 Million Towards Addiction Care

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…
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Irishluck.ie comments on the suggested cap for online slots bets propose

Whether you are a seasoned bettor or merely interested in starting to place wagers, you will likely have heard all about the UK government's plan to overhaul online gambling laws. In April 2023, the UK government outlined its plan to modernise the regulation of the gambling sector in a white paper. Part of this reform was to introduce stake limits…
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New GambleFi Cryptocurrency TG.Casino (TGC) Raises $1.25 Million In Token ICO

The GambleFi niche is gaining strong traction in the crypto market - tokens like Rollbit Coin have surged close to 4000% since their ICO and amassed close to $500 million in market capitalization. According to experts such as @CryptoGodJohn, GambleFi could be one of the best performing new cryptocurrency sectors in the next bull run. While Rollbit…
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New support for NHS to treat gambling addiction

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,…
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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…
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Gambling White Paper Consultations: Remote Game Design

On 26 July 2023, the Gambling Commission (GC) published their first set of consultations on the Gambling White Paper, which cover four key areas: Improving consumer choice on direct marketing Strengthening age verification in premises Remote game design Remote gambling: financial vulnerability and financial risk This article focuses on remote game…
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Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling

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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Britain's gambling habit: are we dicing with serious damage?

A free daily digest of the biggest news stories of the day - and the best features from our website Thank you for signing up to TheWeek. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. A great deal. The UK is one of the world's biggest gambling markets, and the world's biggest online…
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UK Government extends online slot stake limit consultation deadline due to data error

The UK government has announced an extension to the deadline for its consultation on stake limits for online slots due to an error in data provided in official documentation. The government initially reported a problem gambling rate of 1.5 percent for 16 to 24-year-olds, but it has come to light that this figure pertains exclusively to men. The…
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Data error leads to two-week online slots consultation delay

The online slots delay marks a step backward for the government in the consultation process. The number of measures from the gambling white paper that have been put out to consultation have been criticised, with some doubting the work will be completed before the next general election. The government said it mistakenly put down the UK's problem…
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Data error leads to two-week online slots consultation delay
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How important is responsible game design for safer gambling and player protection?

Responsible game design can promote responsible gambling practices, using features and mechanics that encourage player safety and reduce excessive or harmful wagering. While it seems evident that the games and content could be a pivotal opportunity to introduce responsible practices and reduce damaging ones, it's a relatively new concept from the…
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Bitcoin: The Digital Coin Journeys into the World of Virtual Gaming

Bitcoin, the enigmatic digital currency, has gradually carved a niche within the online casino space, rewriting the rules of the game. It began as a mere white paper in 2008, penned under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It was not just a currency but a statement against traditional centralized banking systems. Fast forward to today, and Bitcoin…
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Are Online Casino Regulations in the UK Pushing Players Away?

The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of online gambling since the industry took off more than two decades ago. No country on earth has a broader choice of online casinos, bingo sites, and sports books, but recent events raise doubt on whether the UK will continue to lead the Internet gambling world into the future. For several years,…
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Early Investors of this Hot Altcoin Presale Predicted to Bag 2000% Returns in Q4

Not all crypto presales are worth checking out. But when it draws the interest of the crypto community, it demands our attention. Scorpion Casino is the latest crypto presale to go viral. Does the underlying project, Scorpion Casino, justify the presale progress? More importantly, can it drive a 20X price surge for SCORP in Q42023 as top crypto…
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How a Proposed £2 Slot Machine Limit Caused Havoc in the United Kingdom

Casinos have faced a prolonged battle to keep "younger" customers coming back for their services, and it can become an even bigger problem if some of the new laws that are being proposed come into play. According to many industry experts, new regulations in the U.K. gambling laws can require platforms hosting slot games to limit their maximum bet…
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Revamped gambling regulations UK online casinos

Casinos have faced a prolonged battle to keep "younger" customers coming back for their services, and it can become an even bigger problem if some of the new laws that are being proposed come into play. According to many industry experts, new regulations in the U.K. gambling laws can require platforms hosting slot games to limit their maximum bet…
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iGaming must adapt to Gen Z, AI, metaverse: Uplatform

Agents for change in terms of online casino business include generational shifts in consumer preferences; competition from other forms of entertainment; the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse; as well as responsible-gambling and regulatory developments, says a white paper from Uplatform, a service provider for sports betting and…
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A maximum stake limit for online slots games in Great Britain

white paper published in April 2023 set out the government's plans for modernising the regulation of the gambling sector. One of the key proposals in the white paper was the introduction of a maximum stake limit for online slots games. This aligns with one of the Review's overarching objectives, of ensuring an equitable approach to the regulation…
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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. As betting has…
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UK Government proposes stake limits for online slots

In April, the UK government outlined its comprehensive plan for gambling industry reform in a white paper. One part of this reform was stake limits for under 25s, which is to stop problem gambling in an age group which suffers from it most. We're going to be taking a look at the proposal so that you'll have a full understanding of just what this…
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UK Government launches public consultations on gambling regulation

The UK Government has today launched public consultations on stake limits for online slots and other proposals from the recent gambling white paper. The public consultations are the next step in the government's plan to bring gambling legislation up to date with market and technological developments. "Three months ago we laid out proposals to…
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Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform

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…
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Gambling white paper consultations published in step forward for reform
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Unlocking Casino Success: How To Mitigate The UKGC's £2 Online Slots Limit

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission finds new ways to keep gamblers within limits and ensure they play safely. Its strict regulations are reasonable but have a significant downside: they prevent players from thoroughly enjoying their gaming sessions. For instance, its recent white paper included limits on slots, which restrict punters from…
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According to Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX), one third of the global population are gamers and 55% of these own cryptocurrency, wagering around $3m on a daily basis. This shift from more traditional payments shows that cryptocurrencies are fast emerging onto the gambling scene - but why are these gamblers opting to use crypto? "Cryptocurrency…
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Resurgence in bingo offers boost for gambling firms

When the government outlined plans to reignite the bingo industry in its gambling white paper it could have been easy to snigger at the prospect. However, Google searches for the leisure activity have skyrocketed to all-time highs, according to research from BNBS. Wrexham, which made headlines w hen its football club was purchased by Ryan Reynolds,…
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Update on our plans for Gambling Act Review implementation

This month will see the Gambling Commission open our first consultations in the implementation of the Government's Gambling Act Review White Paper. Posted 7 July 2023 by Tim Miller Since then we have already completed and published the first deliverable we committed to as part of the Review: to reinforce our expectations on gambling businesses in…
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More gambling clinics set up after record demand

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…
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Britain leads the world in online gambling

NOW AND THEN "Samuel" is plagued by old cravings, though he says he has quit gambling for good. The 25-year-old got hooked on online betting at 17 and, at the worst point, could squander a month's salary in minutes. He is not alone. By one estimate 29m Britons place a bet at least once a month, and hundreds of thousands have some sort of problem…
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Britain leads the world in online gambling
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How can bingo affiliates help to promote safer gambling?

Promoting responsible, safe gambling is a necessary part of being an iGaming professional - and bingo is no exception. While by definition independent of the bingo sites they promote, bingo affiliates have a responsibility of their own to uphold the values of responsible gambling, to protect from the harms that can come to vulnerable players and to…
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The Government's Gambling White Paper and the 'problem of problem-gambling'

Why has NIESR been carrying out research on gambling? Gambling has entered the frame as the next potentially harmful commodity in need of further regulation. It is increasingly becoming a social issue with nearly half a million people estimated to be experiencing'problem gambling'. Problem gambling is defined as'as gambling to a degree which…
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The Government's Gambling White Paper and the 'problem of problem-gambling'
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UK’s New Gambling White Paper Suggests Strict New Changes for Players

Last month, the UK government published a set of new gambling rules that could soon become law, one of the most significant changes being a newly imposed limit on slot machine bets aimed toward protecting younger players. According to the paper, limits will likely be between £2 and £15, with the goal of keeping young players from overspending. In…
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UK’s New Gambling White Paper Suggests Strict New Changes for Players
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Gambling reform: Where’s the evidence?

The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has once again issued a call for evidence on key topics such as gambling harm and the priorities the White Paper on gambling reform should focus on. In this column, Pavlos Sideris, Director at Double Up Media, explains what this means for the UK industry. The call by the Department for Digital,…
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Gambling reform: Where’s the evidence?
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White Paper on rules for online gambling lays its cards on the table

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,…
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White Paper on rules for online gambling lays its cards on the table
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Key features of the UK's White Paper on gambling

The UK Government has released its White Paper on gambling legislation today, with affordability and online safety making up a number of the proposals that could come into force as early as summer 2024. First of all, operators will be expected to enforce stricter financial checks on individual customers. The first of these checks will be triggered…
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Key features of the UK's White Paper on gambling
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Will U.K. White Paper's Online Slot Limits Scare U.S. Operators?

While politicians in the United States fall all over themselves in an attempt to limit sports betting American Gaming Association and the newly formed Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising have been scrambling to contain the fire. Meanwhile, over in the United Kingdom, the much-anticipated white paper on gambling was released last…
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Europe Gambling Update: Key Changes and Regulatory Shifts

This Europe Gambling Update is part of our new'Gambling Update' series. It covers important regulatory changes expected to bring headwinds for multinational online operators over the coming year or so. Operators should be prepared for the proposed new frameworks in Europe, and the tightening of existing ones. Italy The online gambling regulatory…
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UK to shake up gambling industry with tougher new rules

The UK is set to unveil a major overhaul of the gambling industry on Thursday, with proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling published by the government. A white paper has been published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) that outlines its plan for regulating the contemporary gambling sector. The review of gambling…
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A first look at the gambling act review white paper

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…
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UK unveils long-awaited White Paper on gambling

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…
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Gambling firms hit the jackpot after Government review

Gambling firms let out a huge sigh of relief after the Government released a long-awaited white paper. The review, delayed for over two years, included plans for a 1 per cent levy on revenues, new online slot machine limits and the loosening of restrictions for casinos and bingos. The changes, less drastic than the industry once feared, focused on…
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Bally's UK Operations Welcome Publication Of Gambling Act Review White Paper

PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) announced today that its UK operations welcome the UK Government's publication of The Gambling Act Review White Paper. The publication comes after four years of consultation between industry stakeholders and the UK Government, and should now bring much-needed clarity…
Industry
The Guardian

Why is gambling reform happening and how do plans tackle addiction?

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…
Gambling Addiction
The Guardian

I run NHS gambling clinics. The white paper doesn’t go nearly far enough

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…
Gambling Addiction
Reuters

Flutter welcomes new UK gambling laws as 'significant moment' for sector

DUBLIN, April 27 (Reuters) - Flutter, the world's largest online betting company, said it welcomed the planned publication on Thursday of long-awaited British government proposals to crack down on problem gambling. "We welcome the publication of the White Paper, which marks a significant moment for the UK gambling sector. Whilst we will need to…
Law
Flutter welcomes new UK gambling laws as 'significant moment' for sector
Enfield Independent

‘I lost £5 million because of my gambling addiction’

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…
Gambling Addiction
‘I lost £5 million because of my gambling addiction’
PYMNTS

UK Takes Aim at Problem Gambling with Regulation Updates

The last time the U.K. issued gambling regulations, the iPhone hadn't been invented. Since then, advances in technology and an increase in betting among the public have rendered the country's 2005 Gambling Act outdated, the British government said in a white paper It includes proposals designed to tackle problem gambling, including limits to the…
Gambling Addiction
UK Takes Aim at Problem Gambling with Regulation Updates
Evening Standard

Government expects online gambling industry to lose up to £895m on white paper reforms

In its review of the costs of the reforms, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said that new affordability checks are set to cost between £380 million and £710 million, while stake limits for online slots could cost between £125 million and £185 million, for a total hit to the online industry of between £515 million and £895…
Industry
Government expects online gambling industry to lose up to £895m on white paper reforms
Bangkok Post

UK looks to overhaul gambling industry

Changes stop short of ad ban but include levy on firms to fund gambling addiction research and treatment An electronic sign board advertising a gambling company is seen during during a Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton. (Photo: Reuters) LONDON: The UK government on Thursday…
Industry
UK looks to overhaul gambling industry
US Bets

UK Government Releases Long-Awaited White Paper On Gambling

The government of the United Kingdom released its long-awaited white paper on legalized gambling Thursday, containing proposals to allow financial background checks when certain loss thresholds are reached as well as limits on online casino stakes. The paper serves as guidance to update rules and regulations for sports wagering, casino gambling,…
Law
UK Government Releases Long-Awaited White Paper On Gambling
GOV.UK

Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era

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…
Gambling Addiction
Major reform of gambling laws to protect vulnerable users in smartphone era
National World

Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws

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…
Law
Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws
The Guardian

UK to tighten rules on online gambling after long-awaited review

Proposals to tighten regulation of online gambling have been published by the government, in a long-awaited shake-up of laws passed before smartphones put the potential for 24-hour casino games and sports betting in every pocket. After multiple delays, the Department for Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) released a white paper laying out its…
Sports
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…
Law
Betting firms await major industry shakeup which will set stake limits for online gambling
Wales Online

Tough new gambling rules for UK as we know spend £10bn a year

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…
Gambling Addiction
Tough new gambling rules for UK as we know spend £10bn a year
BBC

Gambling white paper: Gamblers losing £1,000 a day to face checks

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…
Gambling Addiction
Gambling white paper: Gamblers losing £1,000 a day to face checks
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. British media have reported the measures will include banning under-25s from betting more than 2 pounds ($2.49) per spin…
Mobile
UK to toughen gambling rules for smartphone era
The Guardian

Overhaul of UK online gambling laws could see £2 slot machine limit for under-25s

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…
Law
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 with Lives, 52% of respondents said they supported a ban on all gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and nearly…
Gambling Addiction
Firstpost

Japan is getting its first-ever casino. Why is everyone not on board?

Japan has given the nod to build the country's first casino in the western port city of Osaka. The gambling resort, which has divided the East Asian country, is scheduled to open in 2029. With the resort, Japan aims to lure domestic and global tourist spending. Prime Minster Fumio Kishida said the casino complex would "become a tourism base that…
Travel
Japan is getting its first-ever casino. Why is everyone not on board?
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