Industry News
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...
Topics for latest Gambling Act Review consultations released
Since initial publication back in April, the UK Gambling White Paper has been the subject of widespread discussion. The upcoming changes mark what will be the first major overhaul to UK gambling regul...
Gambling education accreditation to be offered to UK schools
In the ongoing effort to curb problem gambling in Britain, preventative measures to help young people are being explored extensively. Initiatives include the introduction of the English Gambling Educ...
Should 1% RET levy apply to the National Lottery? The BGC thinks so
As the ever-tightening screw of UK gambling regulation turns, the latest government proposals for a mandatory 1% levy on operators has been put out for consultation. Known as the RET levy (research, e...
Germany's €1 stake limits blamed for rise in black market access – should the UK be worried?
With gambling regulation very much back in the spotlight, industry representatives are sounding alarm bells. Increasingly restrictive policies, plus proposals outlined in the UK government’s new white...
The Gambling Commission's Customer Guidance document – what it means
The Gambling Commission has published its latest customer guidance document, spelling out the obligations of licensees towards online customers regarding identifying harmful gambling....
Safer Gambling Week, 13-19 November 2023
Safer Gambling Week is upon us once again. A chance to take stock and reflect on the importance of responsible gambling, the campaign brings together voices from across the gambling industry and assoc...
£2 slot stake limits - help or hindrance?
Here we discuss the age-dependent £2-£15 slot stake limit proposed in the UK Gambling White Paper, and GamCare's recent £2 'across-the-board' suggestion. Is such a sweeping rule a bridge too far?...
The Pools celebrates 100th anniversary
Dubbed “the original millionaire maker”, The Pools recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, complete with a world record-setting football match—in a cathedral! Let's see how the last 100 years have ...