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UK children bombarded by gambling ads and images online, charity warns

Children are "saturated" with betting promotions and gambling-like content while using the internet, despite restrictions on ad campaigns targeting young people, new research reveals. GambleAware, the charity funded by donations from gambling firms, commissioned research that found the risks of online gambling were not understood by children…
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BBC

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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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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When will the UK online slots limit come into force?
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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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UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots
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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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GOV.UK

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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New £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots
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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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GambleAware unveils launch of Lived Experience Council

The leading charity that commissions research, prevention and treatment services to help create a community free of gambling harm, GambleAware, announced the launch of its new Lived Experience Council (LEC). Last week, the leading charity unveiled additional details regarding the new Council, which will help shape its long-term plans. Ultimately,…
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GambleAware unveils launch of Lived Experience Council
European Gaming

GambleAware Publishes NGTS Statistics for 2021-22

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…
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Vast majority of problem gamblers benefit from treatment

However, among those who stopped receiving treatment in the period, 30% opted out before the scheduled conclusion, illustrating the ongoing challenge facing the industry. The NGTS, which is commissioned by GambleAware, showed that 7072 people received treatment between April 2021 and March 2022, including 1076 people who were impacted by someone…
Gambling Addiction
Vast majority of problem gamblers benefit from treatment
European Gaming

GambleAware Launches New Campaign Ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup

GambleAware has launched a new safer gambling campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. According to a new survey from Opinium of 2000 fans, 61% of respondents agree that there are too many gambling ads during the World Cup and other international tournaments. Furthermore, 28% of football fans admit to feeling anxious about how much they might…
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More transparency on safer gambling needed on online betting sites, study shows

The researchers also advise that gambling operators also need to be more transparent with gamblers about how their information is used and clearly explain how any algorithms affect them. The study is part of the university's Responsible Gambling Projects, and was funded by GambleAware. The global online gambling industry continues to grow and was…
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More transparency on safer gambling needed on online betting sites, study shows
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GambleAware: White Paper Delays Might Amplify Harms

GambleAware, an independent charity funding gambling treatment, has voiced its concerns about Britain's upcoming white paper. According to the charity, any delays to the white paper's release will put more people in harm's way. The United Kingdom began reviewing its Gambling Act two years ago. Since then, many people have proposed various…
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GambleAware: White Paper Delays Might Amplify Harms
The London Economic

Twice as many gambling game accounts belong to customers in most deprived places

Participation in online gambling games is overwhelmingly concentrated in the most deprived parts of Britain - with these players more likely to incur heavy losses, a study has found. As many as 29 per cent of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas - while just 13 per cent come from the least deprived places, a report by the…
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Twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas

Participation in online gambling games is disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain - with these players more likely to incur heavy losses, a study has found. Some 29% of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas while 13% come from the least deprived areas, according to The Patterns of Play report,…
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Twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas
Gambling News

Brits in Poor Areas Lose Thousands to Gaming

A recent gambling study shows that gambling losses in the United Kingdom tend to be very high in less well-off areas. Commissioned by GambleAware, the concerning data shows that almost half a million Brits lose thousands a year. According to the research, about 420000 gamblers in Britain lose $2500 a year to various forms of gambling. This research…
Gambling Addiction
Brits in Poor Areas Lose Thousands to Gaming
About Manchester

Online gambling: twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas

New research reveals that compared to online sports betting, participation and spend on gaming products such as slot, casino and bingo games are disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain 29% of gaming accounts came from the most deprived areas while 13% came from the least deprived areas and 25% of customer losses…
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Online gambling: twice as many gaming accounts belong to customers in most deprived areas
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Online gambling participation concentrated in UK's most deprived areas

Participation in online gambling games is disproportionately concentrated in the most deprived areas of Great Britain - with these players more likely to incur heavy losses, a study has found. Some 29% of gaming accounts are registered to the most deprived areas while 13% come from the least deprived areas, according to The Patterns of Play report,…
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Online gambling participation concentrated in UK's most deprived areas
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Gambling losses in online gaming very skewed to deprived areas

More than 420000 British gamblers lose at least £2000 a year, according to a major report that warns losses on the most addictive products are "strongly skewed" towards deprived areas. The report lays bare the punishing losses incurred by the heaviest gamblers and raises "concern" at the low level of intervention by gambling companies to prevent…
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University of Bristol: Pioneering new Gambling Harms Research Centre launched at University of Bristol

Led by renowned multidisciplinary research experts, the first of its kind research centre will apply a public health approach to advancing best practice research to deepen understanding and raise awareness of gambling harms. The independent hub is funded by a grant awarded by GambleAware, following a rigorous and competitive selections process…
Gambling Addiction
University of Bristol: Pioneering new Gambling Harms Research Centre launched at University of Bristol
European Gaming

University of Bristol Opens Gambling Harm Research Centre

The University of Bristol has launched Britain's first academic research centre dedicated to developing multidisciplinary approaches examining gambling harm, addiction and social complexities. Launched as the Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC), the unit aims to transform research of gambling harms by developing deeper academic resources and…
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University of Bristol Opens Gambling Harm Research Centre
University of Bristol

May: Gambling Harms Research Centre

Led by renowned multidisciplinary research experts, the first of its kind research centre will apply a public health approach to advancing best practice research to deepen understanding and raise awareness of gambling harms. The independent hub is funded by a grant awarded by GambleAware, following a rigorous and competitive selections process…
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May: Gambling Harms Research Centre
BBC

Bristol gambling centre to improve treatment for addicts

A £4m centre to study the impact of gambling has opened in Bristol. The Gambling Harms Research Centre (GHRC) at the University of Bristol seeks to increase understanding and awareness of the dangers of gambling. It is funded by the charity GambleAware, which says gambling has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 1.4m people experiencing the…
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European Gaming

GambleAware Publishes List of Annual Donations for 2021-2022

GambleAware has published details of donations for the 12 months ending 31 March 2022. The total for voluntary donations from the gambling industry is £34.7 million. The leading "Big Four" operators are responsible for donating 89% (£30.9 million) of the total donations for the year. This is reflective of their previous commitment to raise the…
Gambling Addiction
GambleAware Publishes List of Annual Donations for 2021-2022
iGaming Business

NHS cuts financial ties with GambleAware

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…
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Stylist

Women and gambling: new campaign raises awareness of harm

As new research reveals the disproportionate impact gambling has on women's mental health, Stylist speaks to a woman whose casual bingo habit spiralled into a much more serious gambling problem. Up to 1 million women in the UK are at risk from gambling harms leading to financial, relationship, and physical and mental health problems, new analysis…
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Women and gambling: new campaign raises awareness of harm
Belfast Telegraph

One million women at risk from gambling harm as ‘fun’ online games fuel addiction

Around 1 million women may be at risk from gambling harms, with growing numbers becoming addicted to online games, new research suggests. Experts said the number of women hooked on betting websites had soared during lockdowns, with many seeking "innocent" distractions only to find themselves in the pit of addiction. New figures show the number of…
Gambling Addiction
One million women at risk from gambling harm as ‘fun’ online games fuel addiction
iGaming Business

GambleAware CEO speaks out after drop in gambling harm treatment

In the year to 31 March 2021, the number of individuals that used treatment offered through the service fell 5.8%, to 8490. However, of those that ended treatment in the twelve months to 31 March, 74% completed their programme, an improvement from 59% in the 2019-20 year. The number of people that dropped out before treatment finished fell from 35%…
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GambleAware CEO speaks out after drop in gambling harm treatment
Augusta Free Press

GambleAware awareness increases in the UK

In a development that will be music to the ears of gambling awareness campaigners, UK gambling charity GambleAware has announced that awareness of its National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) campaign has been growing at a rapid rate. Last year, GambleAware launched the NGTS awareness campaign, primarily targeted at men yet also with a specific…
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GambleAware awareness increases in the UK
iGaming Business

GambleAware reveals increasing awareness of treatment service

GambleAware in spring last year launched the NGTS awareness campaign, with four bursts of media targeting men and one for women. The project ran across newspapers, magazine, out-of-home advertising, radio and online, with the aim of reaching high-risk gamblers experiencing significant harms. Major figures from the initiative included that by August…
Gambling Addiction
GambleAware reveals increasing awareness of treatment service
European Gaming

GambleAware Announces New Senior Hires

GambleAware has announced the appointment of a Chief Commissioning Officer, Chief Communications Officer and Chief Operations Officer to its senior team. The individuals were chosen for their extensive experience of working within the public health sector, including NHS England and Public Health England. The new hires were made to meet the…
Gambling Addiction
GambleAware Announces New Senior Hires
European Gaming

GambleAware Publishes New Reports and Guide for Financial Services Industry to Help Prevent Gambling Harm

GambleAware has published a new report by the Behavioural Insights Team which analyses behavioural datasets to understand whether these could be used to build a clearer picture of the ways in which people gamble, identify possible harms, and eventually inform prevention, treatment, and support responses. The commissioned research analysed bank…
Industry
GambleAware Publishes New Reports and Guide for Financial Services Industry to Help Prevent Gambling Harm
iGaming Business

Study suggests gamblers also have higher spend in non-gaming activities

The report was split into two sections- one for the Monzo portion of the study, and one for the HSBC UK findings. It is hoped that the results of the report will lead to developing prevention of irresponsible gambling and provide support for those who require help. Monzo shared anonymised daily transactions for 10000 of its customers, spanning an…
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Study suggests gamblers also have higher spend in non-gaming activities
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