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BGC Study Shows UK Residents Do Not Support Betting Health Warnings

Summary Just 3 in 10 think health messaging on betting products are effective Only 8% of participants support a ban on promotions and free bets BGC reiterates draconian measures will only lead customers to the unregulated black market The general public in the UK are not convinced about placing compulsory health warnings on betting products...

UK PM Rishi Sunak Pushing Ahead With Major iGaming Reforms

by Luke Thomas

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...

UK Prisons Are Experiencing A High Increase In Gambling Rates

by Luke Thomas

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...

UKGC’s Latest Report Shows Drop in Number of Young People Gambling

by Luke Thomas

Summary The new study found that 31% of young people gambled in 2021, down from 37% in 2020 That decline shows that tougher gambling restrictions are working in the UK The UKGC noted though that 0.9% of young people are still identified as problem gamblers The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) released its latest report on...

UK’s DfE Reprimanded as Gambling Firms Gain Access to Student Database

by Luke Thomas

Summary The DfE allowed a screening company to use the LRS database for age verification UK gambling operators use the database to verify whether customers are of legal age The DfE was formally reprimanded by the ICO but escaped a £10M fine The Department for Education (DfE) has been reprimanded for breaching data protection laws...

ASA Pulls Up Lottoland’s For Misleading Online Gambling Ads

by Luke Thomas

Summary ASA pulls up Lottoland for misleading online gambling ads ASA said the ads made it appear like Lottoland was offering a lottery service instead of betting Lottoland agreed to make changes to the ads but they weren’t applied due to 3rd party issues The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against...

EPIC Risk Management Announces Events to Mark UK’s Safer Gambling Week

by Luke Thomas

Summary EPIC will have multiple engagements in various sectors in the UK in lieu of safer gambling week Lived experiences will be at the heart of EPIC’s upcoming activities EPIC aims to take the problem out of gambling and has been working all year round to achieve that goal Safer Gambling Week in the UK...

DCMS Says It Was Not Notified of UKGC’s Findings on PHE Gambling Harms Review

by Luke Thomas

Summary Minister Damian Collins asserted that the UKGC did not inform his department of the Commission’s view on the PHE report The PHE report, published in 2021, included cost estimates of the societal impact of gambling harms The UKGC said the PHE’s cost estimates were not reliable The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is accused of...

GamCare Releases New Gambling Education Framework

by Luke Thomas

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...

More Women Turning to Gambling Due to High Inflation Costs, Study Reveals

by Luke Thomas

Summary Women in the UK are gambling more due to the cost-of-living crisis The new research warns of a potential increase in problem gambling among women GambleAware has launched a campaign aimed at protecting women and ending the stigma surrounding gambling The current cost-of-living crisis in the UK could drive more women into problem gambling,...

Allwyn To Take Over UK National Lottery Operations After Lawsuit Dropped

by Luke Thomas

Summary Allwyn and Camelot were in a legal tussle over the handover of the UK National Lottery Camelot has now decided to withdraw its lawsuit Allwyn has welcomed the news and will drop its charges against Camelot Camelot, the current license holder of the UK National Lottery had filed a lawsuit against Allwyn who was...

Scratchcards an Entry Point to Other Forms of Gambling

by Luke Thomas

Summary GamCare survey shows that 38% of UK parents who are problem gamblers bought their kids scratchcards The younger parents are the ones more likely to play scratchcards with their children GamCare said exposing children to gambling at an early age could lead them to addiction Exposure to gambling at a young age may lead...

Entain At Risk of Losing UK Licence Over Unacceptable Failures

by Luke Thomas

Summary Entain was forced to pay a record £17 million for breaching AML and safer gambling laws It is the second regulatory settlement for the operator in three years The UKGC warns that the gambling giant could lose its licence over serious failures Entain has been slapped with a record £17 million fine over multiple...

UKGC Report Shows Gaming Industry Records Slight Growth

by Luke Thomas

Summary The latest figures from the UKGC show online and retail GGY up 1% and 6% respectively Year-on-year comparisons shouldn’t be made due to differing operating circumstances Operators are reminded of their responsible gambling obligations despite the fall in problem gambling rate Online gambling operators in the UK reported a slight increase in total gross...

IBAS Eyes UK Gambling Ombudsman Role Claiming To Be The Right Organization for the Job

by Luke Thomas

Summary IBAS is calling for the establishment of a Gambling Ombudsman as part of the Gambling Act review IBAS says its experience and expertise in handling gambling complaints make it the most qualified for the role The organization has been resolving gambling disputes for the past 25 years The establishment of a Gambling Ombudsman could...

UK Player Wins Biggest Lottery Jackpot of All Time Worth £195m

by Luke Thomas

Summary The massive win took place on July 19, and came with a £195 million windfall The lucky winner has so far preferred to kept their identity anonymous A US lottery jackpot worth $361,527 was also won and shared by friends this week A UK resident has made history after winning the biggest lottery jackpot...

GambleAware Releases Findings of New Stigma Scoping Study On UK Players

by Luke Thomas

Summary The report found evidence of stigma and discrimination in gambling-related research The study recommends the use of person-first terminologies to reduce the risk of stigma GambleAware says research will help them offer better services Researchers conducting studies on the impact of problem gambling in the UK must avoid using “labels” to reduce the risk...

888 Disposes It’s Bingo Business To UK’s Broadway Gaming for $45 Million

by Luke Thomas

Summary Broadway Gaming has acquired 888’s Dragonfish brand for $45.25 million The company aims to become the leading bingo business in the world 888 pushes on with its new strategic vision which now focuses on iGaming and betting 888’s bingo division now has a new owner. Saphalata Holdings, which operates under the UK-based Broadway Gaming...

GamCare’s Says Cost Of Living Spike Putting Pressure On Individuals To Gamble

by Luke Thomas

Summary GamCare says cost of living crisis in UK could spark gambling outbreak Survey results show that players are turning to gambling to meet rising costs Crypto market collapse also pushing young people to gamble The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been under pressure the last few years to curb gambling operators from having a...

UKGC Issues New Guidance Ahead Of New Consumer Protection Rollout

by Luke Thomas

Summary UKGC guidance reminds operators of their consumer protection obligations The regulator expects to see full compliance with the new requirements The new consumer protection regulations get rolled out on Sep 12 Ahead of the implementation of new consumer protection rules, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a guidance to help operators get a...