Tag: Responsible Gaming
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White Paper Publication Expected Imminently
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The industry rumour is tentatively at work this week, spreading news of the White Paper’s imminent publication, which will end years of government work and the contributions of subsequent gambling ministers. However, spokespersons from the Department of Digital Culture Media…
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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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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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UKGC Advises Licensees on How To Better Handle Player Complaints
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The UKGC has this week reminded licensee holders of the existing rules and guidance over dealing with customer complaints and issued new tips for better handling. The advice was released following a review of complaints policies, which found a “number…
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Gambling Commission New Rules for At-Risk Customers Includes Advertising Ban
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced new rules that will ensure gambling operators do more to identify and protect players at risk of gambling harm. The new rules will be enforced from September 12th, and the press release comes…
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£250,000 Grant Awarded for Female Problem Gambling Research
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Charity GambleAware has awarded a £250,000 grant to a research team to help build evidence of the real-life experience of women with gambling-related harm. The grant is set to fund a team that will be led by the director at…
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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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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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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 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…