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NatWest Introduces Debit Card Blocking Feature for UK Problem Gamblers

With problem gambling continuing to be significant issue in Britain, the need to provide gamblers with tools to curb compulsive gambling has been growing. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is working with all stakeholders to see if each one can do their part to reduce problem gambling numbers in the country. NatWest Bank which is...

UK Could Stop Celebrities From Endorsing Gambling Brands To Protect Minors

by Luke Thomas

The UK continues to look at different ways to reduce the number of problem gamblers in the country and offer better protection to those under the age of 18. The latest proposal that is being discussed in stopping celebrities and reality TV starts from endorsing gambling related brand and services. GambleAware recently published a report...

UK iGaming Revenues Have Dropped For The Second Consecutive Month

by Luke Thomas

The latest report from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) shows a decline in online gaming revenues for the month of August. This might come as a surprise to some iGaming pundits who expected online casino revenues to be strong since land based casinos were closed in August. The UKGC report took into consideration combined...

GamCare Asks UK Stakeholders To Increase Awareness Of GRFH

by Luke Thomas

GamCare which is widely regarded as the number one charity that addresses problem gambling in the country has called on all stakeholders in the UK gambling industry to take more efforts and familiarize themselves with ‘gambling-related financial harm’ (GRFH). The National Gambling Helpline run by GamCare has stated that over 70 percent of its callers...

BGC’s New Code Of Conduct To Impact VIP Players And Rewards

by Luke Thomas

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a trade industry group representing the interests of gambling operators in the UK, have revealed that they will be launching a new code of conduct which will be followed by all its members. The new code will reportedly focus on the design principles used by vendors to develop their...

New UK Gambling Reforms Will Be Led By Downing Street

by Luke Thomas

Inside reports from the UK government claim that the gambling industry is going to experience a shakeup. These reports suggest that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is keen on having Downing Street take charge of the gambling legislation review going forward. This comes as a surprise as the Department of Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS)...

Push Gaming Grows UK Presence By Signing Deal with The Rank Group

by Luke Thomas

Online casino content developer and provider Push Gaming has entered into a partnership with UK-based gaming operator The Rank Group. Industry analysts expect this deal to dramatically increase Push Gaming’s UK presence. The terms of the deal allow The Rank Group to offer all of Push Gaming’s online casino games across all their online gaming...

UK ASA Continues To Find Gambling Ads That Focus On Child Friendly Sites

by Luke Thomas

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is in the midst of a year-long project to monitor the presence of age-restricted ads on various child-friendly sites and YouTube channels. For the second quarter of 2020, the ASA found 70 gambling ads from four operators, placed on eight sites and YouTube channels that focused on children. The...

UK Considering Raising Minimum Age for National Lottery Games by 2023

by Luke Thomas

The UK is reportedly making plans to increase the minimum age for National Lottery products to 18 years old. The current regulations allow 16 and 17-year olds to play lottery style games. One of the reasons for increasing the age limit is to stem the tide of underage problem gambling in the country. The move...

GVC Holdings Expresses Support for YGAM Parent Hub Launch

by Luke Thomas

Sports betting and gaming behemoth GVC Holdings expressed its full support for the recent launch of Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust’s (YGAM) Parent Hub, a support portal for parents looking to safeguard their children from problematic gambling activities. YGAM is a non-profit charity that aims to protect young and vulnerable populations from problematic gambling...

Spike In Call For Help From UK Problem Gamblers During Lockdown

by Luke Thomas

The Gordon Moody Association (GMA) has warned that the social distancing guidelines brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp spike in problem gambling cases in the UK, which GMA stated could be a sign of things to come. The GMA is a non-profit organization that operates stay-in programs for problem gamblers....

UK’s House Of Lords Says Problem Gambling Responsible For 1 Suicide Each Day

by Luke Thomas

The Gambling Industry Committee (GIC) issued a call for urgent action on the UK’s problem gambling rates, after a report “Gambling Harm – Time for Action” from House of Lords set the number of problem gamblers at roughly 300,000 and 55,000 of these are minors. The GIC suggested raising the minimum age to gamble online...

Online Sports Betting Surge Could Lead To Public Health Issues

by Luke Thomas

A recent academic study “On the normalisation of online sports gambling among young adult men in the UK: a public health perspective” published in the Journal of Public Health suggests that the current surge of online sports betting platforms—particularly their use of bonuses and promotions to lure new punters—could end up causing public health concerns...

UK Gambling Firms Redirect Funds Earmarked for Problem Gambling

by Luke Thomas

Gambling firms in the UK redirected funds earmarked for addressing problem gambling activities. Reports state that over £100 million in funds were redirected; leading to a number of gambling addiction experts and advocates to warn of the undue influence the firms have on how such funds are utilized. The funds were pledged in July 2019...

Northern Ireland Continues To Push Inquiry In To Gambling Reform

by Luke Thomas

Politicians from Northern Ireland continued their push to reform the gambling industry by asking for guidance from their Westminster counterparts, which they eventually hope will lead to new gambling regulations. The Stormont’s All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling will correspond with the Westminster-based Gambling Related Harm All Party Parliamentary Group ahead of...

Genting UK’s Live Poker Operations Succumb To COVID-19

by Luke Thomas

Genting UK, one of the largest casino operators in the UK, is ceasing its live poker activities. The Birmingham cardroom has not been accepting customers since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The leisure and entertainment industry has been badly impacted by the global health crisis, with casinos and other gambling establishments worldwide forced to...

UK Casinos Prepare to Resume Limited Operations From July 4

by Luke Thomas

The UK gambling industry has affirmed that traditional casinos in the UK will be ready to operate according to the strict anti-COVID-19 rules once they are allowed to reopen on July 4. All UK casinos will be allowing leisure and hospitality facilities to reopen starting July 4 in what will be the third and last...

UK ASA Bans One Advert After Complaint But Permits Another

by Luke Thomas

The UKGC is doing its best to deal with the increase of problem gambling in the country and is relying on other watchdogs to help keep gambling addiction numbers down. The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is being vigilant about gambling ads and has put in place stringent regulations to ensure that gambling operators comply...