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UKGC concerned about presentation of gambling stats

The Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission has called on gambling stakeholders to take more care when presenting statistics, following high-profile disagreements about the way facts and figures...

6th Sep 2023
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Almost £33m given to GambleAware to create a stabilisation fund

GambleAware, the independent but government-adjacent charity which seeks to prevent problem gambling, is currently funded by voluntary donations from the gambling industry, but this could be about to ...

15th Aug 2023
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BGC faces grilling over inaccurate reporting of regulatory feedback

The Betting & Gaming Council has come under fire for allegedly misrepresenting a report into the risks of illegal gambling sites, casting doubt on the accuracy of some of the arguments being advan...

21st Jul 2023
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NHS doubles the number of gambling clinics in the UK

The NHS is to open seven new gambling clinics over the summer as a response to record demand for gambling treatment, according to an announcement from its chief executive in recent days. New clinics a...

13th Jul 2023
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LGBTQ+ Community at Higher Risk of Developing Gambling Problems

Pride Month 2023 has again shone a light on the struggles of LGBTQ+ communities in the UK, who continue to face prejudice and disadvantage in many aspects of daily life. And one issue that remains und...

7th Jul 2023
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Betting & Gaming Council Requests Tougher Ad Control From Social Media Firms

The Betting and Gaming Council has urged the UK government to crack down on social media firms and get tough on broadly targeted gambling ads through their platforms.  It comes amid claims that social...

22nd Jun 2023
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Wagering Requirements Under the Spotlight in Gambling Reform White Paper

The gambling industry has been nothing short of obsessed with the latest UK gambling review, and now it’s finally here. But what you really want to know is how these recommendations could affect wager...

9th May 2023
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Wonder 500: Creative and responsible content for a new era of iGaming

In this exclusive feature, Rob Procter, VP Game Development at Light & Wonder, explains how its innovative new product Wonder 500 is a shining example of how casino entertainment will continue to ...

20th Apr 2023
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BGC: 82% of punters in favour of free bets

A new BGC study shows some interesting statistics With more reports suggesting that the Gambling Act Review White Paper will be coming within the next few weeks, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) h...

21st Mar 2023