Problem Gambling Rate Has Remained Stable, UKGC Report Shows

Problem Gambling Rate Has Remained Stable, UKGC Report Shows
Summary The UK’s problem gambling rate remained statistically stable at 0.2% in 2022 Overall gambling participation also stayed below the pre-pandemic height The BGC has welcomed the figures and once again stated that reforms must be based on evidence The problem gambling rate in the UK remains essentially unchanged throughout 2022, with gambling participation also...

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YGAM Reached 1.8m Young Brits in 2022 Through Education Programmes

YGAM Reached 1.8m Young Brits in 2022 Through Education Programmes
Summary YGAM trained thousands of individuals responsible for safeguarding children Latest report shows charity reached more than 1.8 million Brits BGC Calls on DCMS to Publish Gambling Review White Paper Since its inception, YGAM has worked tirelessly to protect children and young people from gambling-related harm through awareness-raising and evidence-based education. The independent charity’s various...

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Problem Gambling Is Becoming A UK Public Health Concern

Problem Gambling Is Becoming A UK Public Health Concern
Summary OHID highlights opposing views between stakeholders on key subjects Despite data limitations, OHID concludes harmful gambling is a public health issue Problem gambling is now a pressing public health issue in the UK As required by the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ahead of the publication of the Gambling Act...

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GambleAware To Have 25% of Voluntary Funding Withheld

GambleAware To Have 25% of Voluntary Funding Withheld
Summary Licensed operators decide to withhold 25 % of charity funds BGC’s plan has been criticized by government officials Pressure grows on the government to impose a statutory levy on gambling firms GambleAware will no longer be in charge of 100% of the funds donated by the UK betting industry intended for tackling gambling harm....

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Pushing Ahead With Major iGaming Reforms

UK PM Rishi Sunak Pushing Ahead With Major iGaming Reforms
Summary The UK PM is giving his all-out support to tough measures aimed at curbing online gambling Rishi Sunak is reportedly pushing for the publication of the Gambling Review in 2022 Among the measures set to be implemented are stake limits and customer affordability checks Stringent measures to curb online gambling have reportedly gained the...

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UK Prisons Are Experiencing A High Increase In Gambling Rates

UK Prisons Are Experiencing A High Increase In Gambling Rates
Summary A huge number of inmates were gambling in prison, some of them were problem gamblers Winning prizes, finding excitement, and relieving boredom were stated as common reasons 19% resorted to borrowing money from other prisoners to support their gambling habit Gambling is rampant in UK prisons, with some inmates seeing it as a “normal...

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GamCare Releases New Gambling Education Framework

GamCare Releases New Gambling Education Framework
Summary GamCare releases new Gambling Education Framework New framework is a result of collaboration between GamCare, Fast Forward and YGAM New framework is completely free of any gambling industry influence or funding While the UK gambling industry continues to wait patiently for the promised Whitepaper to be released, GamCare and its partners have come together...

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