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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...

GambleAware Says Early Exposure to Gambling Linked To Harms

by Luke Thomas

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...

New Study Says LGBTQ+ Community Needs Prioritized Gambling Support

by Luke Thomas

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...

UKGC Launches Hub for Operators Engaged in White-Label Partnerships

by Luke Thomas

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...

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

by Luke Thomas

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...

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

by Luke Thomas

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...

New GambleAware Study Identifies Key Drivers of Gambling Among British Women

by Luke Thomas

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...

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

by Luke Thomas

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...

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

by Luke Thomas

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...

GamCare Joins The National Gambling Support Network

by Luke Thomas

Summary: GamCare has secured new funding from GambleAware and is now part of NGSN The new funding will allow the charity to continue to operate the National Gambling Helpline NGSN also welcomed Betknowmore as a new member of the network GamCare has officially become a member of the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). The charity...

GamCare Run Money Guidance Service Online Session to Mark Debt Awareness Week

by Luke Thomas

Summary: GamCare has urged all of its partner organizations to support Debt Awareness Week Debt Awareness Week is run by StepChange from March 19 – 26 Will help Brits who are in debt due to a lack of financial knowledge Debt can happen to anyone – this is the main message of Debt Awareness Week,...

Problem Gambling Rate Has Remained Stable, UKGC Report Shows

by Luke Thomas

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...

New Gambling Minister Could Delay UK Gambling Whitepaper Further

by Luke Thomas

Summary Stuart Andrew is expected to oversee the Gambling White Paper, becoming the sixth minister to take on the role He is currently serving as Parliamentary Under-Secretary at DCMS White Paper which was expected to be released by the end of Feb, could be delayed further Stuart Andrew MP is set to be appointed as...

YGAM Reached 1.8m Young Brits in 2022 Through Education Programmes

by Luke Thomas

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...

GAMSTOP Continues To Help Problem Gamblers As 84,000 Register in 2022

by Luke Thomas

Summary 84,000 people registered with GAMSTOP in 2022, bringing the total number to 341,365 The highest figures were recorded during the summer months A solution is needed to combat gambling harm GAMSTOP, the UK’s online gambling self-exclusion service, has seen a record rise in the number of registrations over the past year. A total of...

Problem Gambling Is Becoming A UK Public Health Concern

by Luke Thomas

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...

GambleAware To Have 25% of Voluntary Funding Withheld

by Luke Thomas

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....

England and Wales Cops Will Screen Criminals For Problem Gambling Signs In 2023

by Luke Thomas

Summary England and Wales to screen criminals for gambling harm The UK does not have stats of crimes linked to problem gambling Licensed operators urged to do more to protect players The UK continues to delay publishing a White Paper that is designed to make radical changes to the 2005 Gaming Act. Anti-gambling opponents continue...

UKGC To Promote Player Protection By Participating in CPZ at ICE London 2023

by Luke Thomas

Summary The UKGC will be part of the Consumer Protection Zone at ICE London 2023 UKGC presence will turn the spotlight on player protection ICE London 2023 takes place from February 7-9 at ExCel London The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will be among 20 entities that will participate in the Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ) exhibit...

BGC Boss Says Gambling Reforms Must Be Focused On Problem Gamblers

by Luke Thomas

Summary Michael Dugher said problem gamblers must be the main focus of gambling reform He reiterated that strict measures will push more people to the black market Dugher made the statements ahead of the upcoming publication of the White Paper With the publication of the Gambling Act Review White Paper looming, Michael Dugher, Chief Executive...