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UK Study Links Discrimination & Gambling Harm Amongst Minority Groups

UK Study Links Discrimination & Gambling Harm Amongst Minority Groups
Summary: Minority communities were more likely to experience gambling harm The study identifies a potential link between discrimination and gambling harm GambleAware calls for further research on the gambling experiences of those from Minority communities New research recently published by GambleAware shows that gambling participation among people from Minority groups was lower than among White...

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How Do Online Slot Tournaments Work?

How Do Online Slot Tournaments Work?
When you have a small, limited bankroll, you will often go on the hunt for casino bonuses that will enable you to boost the value of your bankroll and hopefully allow you to have a much long slot playing session. However, if you are an avid slot player then it will certainly be worth your...

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BGC “Take Time to Think Campaign” Was Ineffective Says Study

BGC “Take Time to Think Campaign” Was Ineffective Says Study
Summary BGC ran a Take Time to Think campaign to encourage responsible gambling University of Warwick carried out a live study on the effectiveness of said campaign Results show that BGC’s campaign had zero impact! The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) which is the industry body for gambling and betting operators in the UK placed...

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Why Do Some Players Only Play Classic Slot Machines?

Why Do Some Players Only Play Classic Slot Machines?
I am aware that some of you out there that do enjoy playing slot machines, but always tend to play video slots and ones that offer one or more bonus games, and those slots do tend to be the much more exciting slots to play. However, Classic Slots are much more basic slots, and ones...

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Scottish GGS Finds Gambling Stigmas Are Preventing Treatment

Scottish GGS Finds Gambling Stigmas Are Preventing Treatment
Summary A GSS evaluation found that gambling stigma is preventing Scots from accessing treatment Frontline workers need to improve their questioning methods to help Scots struggling with gambling harm In Wales, the Lib Dems want to double the tax imposed on online operators The stigma surrounding gambling addiction which has gone down in the last...

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When is a Progressive Jackpot Likely to Hit?

When is a Progressive Jackpot Likely to Hit?
Predicting exactly when a progressive jackpot will hit is impossible, as it is determined by a random number generator. However, there are a few factors that can give you an idea of when a progressive jackpot is more likely to hit: The Size of the Jackpot: Typically, the larger the progressive jackpot, the more likely...

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GamCare Calls for Cross-Sector Partnerships to Address Gambling-Related Debt

GamCare Calls for Cross-Sector Partnerships to Address Gambling-Related Debt
Summary GamCare published its latest recommendations for tackling gambling-related debt The recommendations come as 6 in 10 Brits seeking gambling treatment had debts GamCare said there must be reciprocal referral pathways between sectors to address the issue GamCare is calling for stronger multi-sector partnerships to help people experiencing financial problems due to gambling. The independent...

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Should I Use the Buy a Bonus Feature on Slot Games?

Should I Use the Buy a Bonus Feature on Slot Games?
You may have spotted on more and more recent slot machine releases, an option whereby you can automatically trigger the bonus game offered by that slot on the next spin, which is sure to be appealing to many of you out there. But, and this is a big but, there is a downside of taking...

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