Author: Daniel Tafvelin
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GambleAware Gives More in Research Funding
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The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Wolverhampton have been awarded £350,000 by GambleAware for research investigating gambling harms, stigma, and discrimination. The study is one of few UK research projects examining the societal and political…
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82% of Players Say Gambling Sites Should Offer Free Bets: BGC
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A new Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commissioned YouGov poll has revealed that 82% of players say gambling sites should be allowed to offer bonuses, including free bets. The survey aimed to assess how much players like bonuses and the…
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UK Problem Gambling Rate Drops Year on Year
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Data from the UKGC released this week confirms a drop in problem gambling rates in the UK to 0.2% of the population, down from 0.3% in previous years. The latest round of statistics on player participation and problem gambling from…
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Best New Slots: February 2023
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What slots should you be spinning this February? Dive in and explore our top 5 new slot titles. These are the hottest new releases, and there’s a title for every type of player. 1. Guns, Love & Therapy by TrueLab…
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Fire & Ice: 20 Years On
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Twenty years ago, a group of pioneering iGaming industry enthusiasts fed up with being left out of the official party scene hatched a plan for their immersive event, Fire & Ice. Two decades on, it’s time to look back on…
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UK MP Philip Davies Slams Gambling Commission
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“It is clear that the Gambling Commission – whose leaders know nothing about gambling – are out of control.” UK MP Philip Davies has spoken out to UK lawmakers against the gambling commission. It doesn’t happen often, but the UK…
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2023 Global Gaming Awards and Top Executive Nominations Announced
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It’s that time of year again; the Global Gaming Award London Nominations are out! This year’s event has two new accolades: online slot of the year and platform provider of the year. History of GGA The Global Gaming Awards are…
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UK Affordability Checks: What We Know So Far
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With the publication of the much-delayed White Paper now expected in January 2023, the talk between gambling stakeholders has once again turned to the subject of affordability checks. While many speculate about the upcoming regulations, it’s not all hot air.…
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Reducing Harms and Operator Interests “Not Incompatible”
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The new UK Gambling Minister has stated that protecting consumers and creating proportional regulation are aligned aims. Speaking this week at GambleAware’s annual conference, UK gambling Minister Paul Scully discussed the ongoing Gambling Review and the approach taken, which considers…
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UKGC Market Analysis: Retail Down, iGaming Gaining
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Post-pandemic landscape: The UKGC shares an analysis of the gambling market and the effects of larger trends on gambling participation and behaviour. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released a new document detailing its reflections on the size and shape…