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Engagement or manipulation? Sight and sound in online slots
The slots market is a competitive one, and developers know they need to work every angle to get an edge. This means honing and refining each and every element of a game with the singular goal of keepi...
Our take on the Gambling Commission CEO's speech at ICE 2024
UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes recently addressed attendees at gaming industry expo, ICE (International Casino Exhibition), in London's Docklands. Unsurprisingly, Rhodes covered several cont...
UK gambling outlook for 2024
While there are no certainties in any walk of life, the start of year offers the opportunity to step back, consider the big picture, and think about what the year ahead has in store. And at No Wagerin...
Self-excluded players targeted by illegal sites in the UK and beyond
British gamblers have access to an arsenal of safer gambling tools, including those which enable them to self-exclude, which is a central part of the industry’s efforts to combat problem gambling. How...
Betting and Gaming Council Chair says Safer Gambling Week critics "defy logic"
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has come under fire in recent weeks, attracting the ire of several campaign groups who have criticised its recent Safer Gambling Week initiative....
BGC expresses further concern that stake limits will drive slot players offshore
One proposal included in the UK Gambling White Paper regards per-spin stake limits for all online slot games, including tighter restrictions aimed at younger players. Following a 10-week consultation ...
Player Behaviours: How The UK Compares with Other Slot Markets
As slot sites and developers move increasingly towards providing a personalised experience for players, it's never been more important to understand the dynamics of player behaviour. Every slots fan h...
More on the white paper consultations...
With the latest round of consultations on the government’s gambling white paper now underway, speculation is rife as to how the new laws and regulations will shape up. The first round of consultation ...
Attitudes and behaviours of younger gamblers
The UK gambling market is changing, and as demographics age and new generations reach the legal gambling age, preferences, attitudes and behaviours towards gambling are changing too. ...
It’s good to talk: new study reveals importance of talking about harmful gambling
We’ve all heard of harmful habits being kept a secret, whether it’s sneaking for a cigarette or stashing vodka in the bathroom. According to a recent GambleAware-commissioned report, comparable behavi...
Is gambling advertising as influential as we think?
Gambling advertising is a perennial hot topic, forever high on the agenda of regulators and lawmakers alike. At the same time, industry strives to protect its ability to advertise, as an important mea...
Striking a balance: the UKGC’s tricky tightrope act
With the Chief Executive of the UKGC, Andrew Rhodes, recently admitting that the world of gambling regulations had become increasingly “polarised”, it’s worth examining the delicate balancing act whic...