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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
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Relax Gaming's Dream Drop Jackpot makes seventh millionaire

The second millionaire made in 2023 It was only last month that Relax Gaming announced another millionaire made through the Dream Drop Jackpot. The popular progressive jackpot has paid out the Mega Ja...

15th Mar 2023
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BGC: Safer Gambling Week sparks 12.5% increase in safer gambling tools

Problem gambling rates are falling according to stats from Safer Gambling Week Safer Gambling Week is an annual event bringing together industry organisations and charities together with casinos, amus...

14th Mar 2023
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Big Bass Bonanza pays out £2.4m at PlayOJO in February 2023

Fishing slots dominate the charts! For the fourth month in a row, Pragmatic Play's Big Bass Bonanza has topped PlayOJO's highest-paying game chart. Every month, PlayOJO records the highest-paying game...

10th Mar 2023