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UK Gambling Rates on the Rise But Problem Gambling Stable

by Mike Ashley

Summary Gambling activity has increased across the UK, but problem gambling remains stable Gambling remains more popular among men Groups call on the government to do more to address problem gambling A recent telephone survey conducted by Yonder Consulting for the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) found that 43.3% of UK residents took part in at...

William Hill Puts Aside £15m For Potential UK Regulatory Settlement

by Mike Ashley

Summary William Hill is under license review by the UK Gambling Commission The company has set aside £15 million for a potential regulatory settlement William Hill’s EU arm is set to be absorbed by 888 Holdings William Hill could end up paying £15 million in regulatory settlement to continue operating in the UK. The company...

NHS Urges UK Gambling Industry to Pay A Addiction Levy

by Mike Ashley

Summary NHS calls on gambling operators to fund gambling addiction study Gaming operators asked to donate an additional £1 million UK gambling reforms white paper set to be released shortly Senior clinicians from the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) have urged the British gambling industry to pay a million-pound addiction levy on gambling revenue...

Whistleblowers Reveal How Betting Operators Limit Successful Bettors From Betting

by Mike Ashley

Summary Whistleblowers reveal tricks betting operators are using Stake factoring common practice in the betting market Successful punters limited from betting while losers given more freedom The betting market in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom continues to flourish as more punters sign-up with online sportsbooks and place bets on a regular...

BMJ Says Gambling Stakeholders Should Not Set Gambling Regulations

by Mike Ashley

Summary BMJ says gambling stakeholders should not be involved in gambling regulations Highlights major conflict of interest Asks lawmakers to get gambling stakeholders to prove lack of harm A Special Commission is currently reviewing the outdated 2005 Gambling Act in the UK. Anti-gambling opponents have been campaigning for the last decade to have the 2005...

YGAM Report Shows UK Students Are Spending £30 Per Month On Gambling

by Mike Ashley

Summary YGAM and Gamstop report highlights concerns on student gambling Students gamble more than £30 each month BGC says students playing scratchcards and lottery not casino games Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) and Gamstop have released a new report which looks at the impact of gambling addiction on students in the UK. The...

New UKGC Chief Promises Hard Line Action On Operators

by Mike Ashley

Summary Andrew Rhodes appointed as permanent chief of UKGC Rhodes promises hardline action against non-compliance Rhodes will have to oversee 2005 Gaming Act suggestions Andrew Rhodes is the current acting chief of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). He has held that position since June 2021, when the previous head of the commission, Neil McArthur, resigned....

UK iGaming Revenue Hits £6.85bn As COVID-19 Boosts Revenues

by Mike Ashley

Summary iGaming GGY hits £6.85 billion COVID-19 lockdown helps boost remote gaming sector Land based operations still struggling to recover Strict lockdowns in the United Kingdom (UK) forced many sectors to shut down and incur significant losses with a few exceptions. One of those exceptions was the online gaming market in the UK. Reports now...

UKGC Investigates Sky Vegas For Targeting Problem Gamblers

by Mike Ashley

Sky Vegas online casino which belongs to gambling giant Flutter is under investigation by the UK gambling watchdog. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is investigating the online casino for targeting problem gamblers with a ‘free spins’ promotion. Every year, the UKGC along with industry stakeholders devote a week to promote safer gambling practices and educate...

Military Veterans 11x More Likely To Become Problem Gamblers

by Mike Ashley

The UK government and the UK Gambling Commission are working hard to provide better protection to British gamblers and reduce the number of problem gamblers in the country. It is a difficult challenge as the overall gambling industry in the country continues to grow and so does the rate of problem gambling this is where...

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