Summary: More Irish people could be dealing with problem gambling issues based on an ESRI report Ireland does not have sufficient methods in place to accurately determine the extent of problem gambling The Irish gambling sector is set to be overseen by a new regulatory body in 2023 Ireland needs to have a complete picture...

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Summary APPG still has concerns over White Paper recommendations and has launched an inquiry APPG wants to submit recommendations for Gov to consider during consultation period Recommendations will also include areas not covered in the White Paper The Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) says that while they are happy the UK Government has...

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Summary: Safer Gambling Week is now in its sixth year, with the 2023 edition running from November 13-19 The cross-sector initiative aims to get everyone talking about gambling responsibly The industry hopes to build on the record-breaking success of last year’s campaign The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted the industry’s commitment to raising...

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Summary UKGC launched a consultation process on 28 Feb to focus on key areas Areas included the expansion of GAMSTOP and reporting of gambling related suicides The consultation process came to an end on May 23 The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) which is the gaming regulator in the UK decided to launch a consultation...

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Summary: The APBGG has been closed following the publication of the Gambling Review White Paper It will be replaced by a new informal network of people interested in the gambling sector MPs have called on the government to regulate cryptocurrency trading as gambling The All-Party Betting & Gaming Group (APBGG) has officially terminated its parliamentary...

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Summary: Over half of Britain is in favor of a blanket ban on gambling ads However, lawmakers are unlikely to approve the measure The government could instead introduce a mandatory RET levy A new survey shows more than half of UK residents support a blanket ban on gambling advertising, but the measure is unlikely to...

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Summary: GambleAware has launched a new campaign called “Let’s open up about gambling” New campaign will look to tackle gambling stigma The campaign is supported by multiple organizations and popular public figures GambleAware aims to remove the stigma around gambling harms by launching a new campaign called “Let’s open up about gambling”. Produced by the...

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Summary The UK govt. has reportedly opted for affordability checks that are easy for operators and customers The mandatory RET levy is also expected to be included in the White Paper The White Paper could be published before the end of April 2023 The UK government is reportedly pushing ahead with affordability measures in the...

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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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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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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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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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Summary A recent survey by Racing TV found that 80% of UK bettors are against affordability checks The black market will flourish if strict gambling measures are implemented The survey comes ahead of the publication of the Gambling Review White Paper A significant number of UK bettors may be engaging with black market firms at...

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Summary Jeff Smith MP said RET funding concerns must be addressed in the White Paper Smith wants White Paper to provide clear information on RET funding Betting and Gaming Council is opposed to statutory levy on RET funding Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) recently held a Parliamentary Reception in Westminster where it launched...

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Having secured the required licence from ITV and Humble Pie Media, NetEnt have now launched one of their very latest, all themed, fully branded slots, that being the Hell’s Kitchen slot, which does of course feature the star of that show, Gordon Ramsay. No expense has been spared on the design of that brand new...

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Summary BGC calls on UK Gov to adopt a genuine strategic approach to gambling reform It highlighted successful industry initiatives aimed at protecting young people It has once again warned the government to avoid implementing intrusive measures With just weeks away before the publication of the Gambling Act Review White Paper, the Betting and Gaming...

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Summary Damian Green takes over the role from Julian Knight who is being accused of sexual harassment The Ashford MP will supervise major policy works, including the Gambling Review Sky News recently revealed names of MPs receiving donations from the gambling industry Damian Green has been appointed as Acting Chair of the Digital Culture, Media...

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Summary The new resource includes five lessons discussing the dangers surrounding gambling It is targeted at Key Stage 3 students aged 11 to 14 years old Among the topics covered are in-game features, such as loot boxes Northern Ireland’s Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) has put together lessons about gambling and gaming,...

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Summary Paul Scully said the DCMS is taking the lead on all aspects of UK gambling regulation Scully made it clear discussions on gambling issues will continue after the release of the White Paper There is still no clear indication when the white paper will be released Paul Scully, minster for the Department for Digital,...

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