Category: Casino
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National Lottery Charity Contributions Up 2.4%
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The National Lottery Distribution Fund, which handles contributions to good causes, has received a 2.4% boost in 2020/21 versus the previous year. The Fund has benefitted to the tune of some £1.83 billion according to the Gambling Commission for the…
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May Data Highlights Impact of COVID-19
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In a new press release, the Gambling Commission has published data that shows how COVID-19, more pertinently the lockdowns associated with it in Britain, has impacted online gambling patterns in the country. Based on operator data shared with the governing…
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Regulatory Compliance Case Opened by UK Charities Commission
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A regulatory compliance case has been opened up by the UK Charities Commission. The case concerns a gambling-related harm education charity called The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust, known as YGAM, and delves into connections with gambling trade body…
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Betting and Gaming Council Wants Gambling Ombudsman
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As the British government’s Gambling Act review continues, the Betting and Gaming Council has waded in with the suggestion that there should be a gambling ombudsman introduced to deal with all customer complaints. The BGC has made the call as…
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Financial Action Task Force Puts Malta on ‘Grey List’
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The worldwide anti-money laundering association FATF, the Financial Action Task Force, has moved to place Malta on its ‘grey list’. Such a move is designed to place further monitoring on territories it feels need more scrutiny. Four Countries Added to…
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British Bookmakers Donate £1.25m Britannia Stakes profit to Charity
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Several UK charities are to have the £1.25 million British bookmakers made in profits from a Royal Ascot race handed to them as donations. The bookmaking collective offered to donate any money made from the Britannia Stakes, run on Thursday…
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British Bookmakers Donate £1.25m Britannia Stakes profit to Charity
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Several UK charities are to have the £1.25 million British bookmakers made in profits from a Royal Ascot race handed to them as donations. The bookmaking collective offered to donate any money made from the Britannia Stakes, run on Thursday…
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Gambling Licence Fees to Increase in Britain
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Following the industry consultation regarding the funding of the Gambling Commission in Britain, the country’s regulatory body, an increase in licensing fees for gambling operators has been proposed of up to 55%. The DCMS, Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and…
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GamCare Wants to Introduce Universal Treatment
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British-based gambling awareness charity GamCare has sent out its latest three-year strategy. They are looking to offer universal access to treatment and support for those affected by gambling-related harm. The new strategy covers 2021 through 2024 and has highlighted four…
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Gambling Commission Notices Upturn in Suspicious Activity
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The Gambling Commission in Great Britain has made its licence holders aware of what they say is an increase in “suspicious activity”. Reports have been submitted on the patterns to the NCA, the National Crime Agency. The Gambling Commission releases…