Tag: Gambling
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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…
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Gambling with Lives Proposes New Treatment Pathway
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A new ‘treatment pathway’ has been proposed for those experiencing gambling-related harm by the British-based charity Gambling with Lives. The new scheme proposes bringing together those apparently harmed by gambling with health experts, the target being to provide treatment and…
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Casinos in England and Scotland to Reopen on May 17
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It has been a long time coming, but following all the financial pain caused by COVID-19, casinos in England and Scotland have finally been formally given the green light by the government to reopen their doors. Pain Finally Over for…
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Irish Minister Encouraged to Restrict Gambling Ads
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Senators in Ireland have made a call for restrictions to be placed on gambling adverts. The senators have been at pains to stress an urgent need for an Irish national regulator when debating the subject in parliament. Kearney Speaks Gambling…
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Proposals to Research Female & BAME Gambling Harm
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GambleAware, an independent British charity, has suggested that more research be done within the gambling industry on the effects of females and the BAME community. The organisation has called for a pair of research programmes tasked with investigating the causes…
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British Gambling Yield Declines in First Two Months of 2021
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The Gambling Commission in the UK has released statistics that show an overall decrease in the gambling yield for January and February of 2021. The figures are a surprise to many, given that the yield went up significantly last year,…
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Those in Poorer Areas of the UK Are Higher-Risk Gamblers
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A new study has found that people in the poorer areas of the UK are more likely to play games at online casinos and place riskier and higher-value bets. The survey also found that betting companies made the vast majority…
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Betting Shops Reopen in England on April 12
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After the government released its roadmap for release from lockdown, it has been announced that high street betting shops in England will reopen on April 12. The reopening of betting shops is a major plus for the industry, but bingo…
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GambleAware Initiates First Female-Focused National Campaign
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British charity GambleAware has launched a real first; its National Gambling Treatment Service initiative focused purely on women. GambleAware, a wholly independent body, sets out framework agreements with the Gambling Commission in order to deliver the National Strategy to Reduce…