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UKGC Chief Says They Are Working Towards Evidence-Based Gambling Regulation

UKGC Chief Says They Are Working Towards Evidence-Based Gambling Regulation

Summary: UKGC’s Tim Miller says improving the evidence base is a key priority as they work to implement the White Paper Miller admits affordability checks is a complex issue tainted by misinformation Miller urges stakeholders to continue to work together to make gambling safer in the UK The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reiterated its...

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National Gambling Helpline Stats Show Callers Struggling with Online Slots

National Gambling Helpline Stats Show Callers Struggling with Online Slots

Summary: Most of those who called the National Gambling Helpline last year reported problems with online slots The number of callers citing challenges with sports betting dropped last year GamCare is calling for the implementation of a £2 maximum stake for online slots New figures released by UK charity GamCare show that the majority of...

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UKGC Hits Out At Racing Post False Narrative, Sets The Record Straight

UKGC Hits Out At Racing Post False Narrative, Sets The Record Straight

Summary: The Racing Post has targeted the UKGC over financial risk checks for gamblers Claims that the Racing Post has launched daily attacks and indulged unwarranted criticism Open letter to Racing Post readers to set the record straight The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) isn’t too happy with the coverage it has been getting from the...

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UK Gambling Minister Says Country Lagging Behind On Gambling Harm Research

UK Gambling Minister Says Country Lagging Behind On Gambling Harm Research

Summary: More research is required to understand gambling-related issues including suicides There also needs to be a balanced approach to implementing reforms These subjects were discussed during a meeting of relevant agencies involved in the Gambling Act Review The UK needs more research and evidence to understand the true extent of gambling harm, according to...

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UK Lenders Unknowingly Allowing At-Risk Gamblers to Borrow Combined £174m Per Week

UK Lenders Unknowingly Allowing At-Risk Gamblers to Borrow Combined £174m Per Week

Summary: At-risk gamblers in the UK could be borrowing £174 million a week from lenders, according to Abound Lending firms may be unintentionally approving such loans as their credit checks are outdated The UK is due to implement affordability checks on customers UK financial firms might need to upgrade the credit check processes they’re using...

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UKGC Highlights Achievements in Annual Report For 2022

UKGC Highlights Achievements in Annual Report For 2022

Summary: The UKGC issued record fines in 2022, taking enforcement action against 24 operators The Gaming Commission was certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time in 2022 The regulator is now focused on the implementation of the White Paper recommendations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has continued to make progress in...

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UK Government Supports Cashless Slot Machines

UK Government Supports Cashless Slot Machines

Summary: Bacta CEO John White said many Brits still use cash on gaming machines Cashless gaming has become the new trend, but cash should remain as a payment option The UK White Paper recommends the introduction of cashless payments on gaming machines Cashless gaming is increasingly becoming a trend nowadays but customers should still be...

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GambleAware Sets Up RET Stabilisation Fund for British Frontline Services

GambleAware Sets Up RET Stabilisation Fund for British Frontline Services

Summary: The funding is intended to ensure the continuity of RET programs ahead of the implementation of the mandatory levy GambleAware will conduct two funding application rounds, with the first one opening on Aug 7 Voluntary system to be replaced by a mandatory levy as part of White Paper recommendations The funding system for gambling...

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GAMSTOP Reports Rise in Self-Exclusion Sign-Ups Among Younger UK Players

GAMSTOP Reports Rise in Self-Exclusion Sign-Ups Among Younger UK Players

Summary: GAMSTOP reported a total of 48,000 new sign-ups from January to June 2023 Younger people aged 16-24 accounted for 21% of new registrants, up 30% from last year The latest figures indicate that GAMSTOP has become an important tool in fighting gambling harm The UK’s online gambling self-exclusion scheme, GAMSTOP, has seen a rise...

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UKGC Launches First Set of White Paper-Related Consultations

UKGC Launches First Set of White Paper-Related Consultations

Summary: UK gaming regulator opens first set of white paper consultations The focus will be on six areas with the main focus on financial risk checks The DCMS also opened its consultation on stake limits for online slots The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially launched its first set of consultations related to the Gambling...

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GamCare Launches A “Women’s Chatroom” To Boost Support

GamCare Launches A “Women’s Chatroom” To Boost Support

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Bacta Says Fifty/Fifty Slot Machine Ratio Will Benefit UK Gambling Industry

Bacta Says Fifty/Fifty Slot Machine Ratio Will Benefit UK Gambling Industry

Summary: Bacta addressed concerns over the possible proliferation of gaming machines by releasing the findings of its new survey The new machine ratio will lead to a reduction in the overall number of gaming machines at AGCs This will result in a drop in demand for electricity which will benefit the environment Bacta, the trade...

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GambleAware Says Early Exposure to Gambling Linked To Harms

GambleAware Says Early Exposure to Gambling Linked To Harms

Summary: The survey shows 60% of people in the UK gambled in the past 12 months 2.9% of those who gambled were classified as problem gamblers The study found that early exposure is associated with a greater risk of gambling harms A new survey published by GambleAware, the lead commissioning charity in Great Britain, has...

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New Study Says LGBTQ+ Community Needs Prioritized Gambling Support

New Study Says LGBTQ+ Community Needs Prioritized Gambling Support

Summary: New study shows members of the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of gambling harm Life stressors, such as discrimination, are major drivers of gambling and gambling harm among LGBTQ+ people Providing targeted support must be prioritized by the government and gambling operators A new study has found LGBTQ+ people are more prone...

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UKGC Launches Hub for Operators Engaged in White-Label Partnerships

UKGC Launches Hub for Operators Engaged in White-Label Partnerships

Summary: The UKGC has rolled out a new website hub providing further guidance on white label compliance The Commission reminded licensees that it’s their responsibility to ensure third parties comply with the rules Failure to maintain control of third parties can lead to licence revocation UK gambling firms engaged in white-label partnerships have been reminded...

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Videoslots Slapped Fined £2m Over AML, Social Responsibility Failings

Videoslots Slapped Fined £2m Over AML, Social Responsibility Failings

Summary Videoslots breached gaming regulations between Oct 2019 and Feb 2022, according to the UKGC The company acknowledged its violations and agreed to a £2 million regulatory settlement It’s the second penalty imposed by the UKGC for violating licence conditions Videoslots Limited has been fined £2 million in the UK for failing to comply with...

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UKGC Refuses to be Complacent Amid New Changes to Online Games Success

UKGC Refuses to be Complacent Amid New Changes to Online Games Success

Summary: The UKGC said changes to online slots games resulted in reduced play intensity Its assessment also found the new measures had no harmful unintended consequences for players The Commission said it won’t be complacent despite the positive results In October 2021, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) implemented a package of changes to online games...

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New GambleAware Study Identifies Key Drivers of Gambling Among British Women

New GambleAware Study Identifies Key Drivers of Gambling Among British Women

Summary: The GambleAware study looks into the gambling experiences of women in the UK There are multiple factors driving women to gamble, including marketing and advertising The research recommends normalizing gambling conversations and providing customized support for women British women are motivated to gamble by the desire to win money and recover losses, develop and...

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ASA Pulls Up UK Online Gambling Firm For Targeting Women and New Mothers

ASA Pulls Up UK Online Gambling Firm For Targeting Women and New Mothers

Summary: Coral allegedly paid parenting bloggers to redirect mothers to its online gambling website The blogs in question promoted online casino and online bingo to women and new mothers Entain said it was not involved in the practice and is not actively targeting vulnerable people Coral which is a big gambling brand in the UK...

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New Research Clashes with Gambling Commission Survey Regarding UK Problem Gambling Rate

New Research Clashes with Gambling Commission Survey Regarding UK Problem Gambling Rate

Summary: The new study found that 0.7% of the UK population experience problem gambling That figure is higher than the 0.3% earlier reported by the Gambling Commission The fiscal burden per year associated with problem gambling is £1.40 billion The rate of problem gambling in the UK is estimated to be 0.7%, higher than what...

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