Tag: Gambling
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New Government, New Gambling Regulations: Will Truss Scrap White Paper?
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There’s a rumor in Whitehall that out with the old might just mean out with the old for the UK Gambling Review. This week, gambling industry stakeholders preemptively celebrated the news that the upcoming White Paper and Gambling Review might…
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Post-Pandemic Retail Slump Affects UK National Lottery Sales
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National Lottery sales show the effects of a post-pandemic reduction in footfall coupled with the cost-of-living crisis as ticket sales drop during the 2021-22 period. Camelot, The National Lottery operator, has revealed its sales figures for the year to March…
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iGB Affiliate London 2022: What to expect?
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Professionals in the industry based in 76 countries have offered registrations to the iGB Affiliate London 2022. The incredible move significantly impacted the show, making it the most international and diverse edition of the event ever recorded. According to the…
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Commissioners Look for Tougher Gambling Laws
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The LGA, the Local Government Association in Britain, alongside the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), has been urging the government to introduce more stringent gambling regulations to protect vulnerable people from harm. As the current Gambling Act review…
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Regulatory Settlements of £1.3 million for Annexio and Rank Digital
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Two high-profile gambling operators have agreed to pay a combined £1.3 million in regulatory settlements. This comes after the Gambling Commission discovered evidence of both failing in social responsibility. Annexio, operator of Lotto Go, and Mecca Bingo owner Rang Digital…
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Gambling Harm Cost Estimated at £1.27 billion
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A report has been commissioned by Public Health England regarded the alleged cost to society of gambling-related harm. The agency attached to the government’s Department of Health has estimated that cost at a staggering £1.27 billion. What the PHE Report…
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5 British Celebs Who Love to Gamble
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Although not always politically correct, gambling is a much-loved pastime around the world. Sports betting and casino games are loved by many celebrities. We take a look at five famous British personalities who love to have a flutter. Derren Brown…
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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…