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ICO Gives Backing To GamProtect Project

by Mike Ashley

ICO Gives Backing To GamProtect Project
Summary: UK gambling operators and financial institutions will collaborate for GamProtect GamProtect is a project where financial data will be shared with gambling operators to protect Brits Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) backs GamProtect project The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK has given its backing to get financial intuitions in the country and gambling...

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UK Banks Urged to Increase Customer Awareness of Gambling Blocks

by Mike Ashley

UK Banks Urged to Increase Customer Awareness of Gambling Blocks
Summary: GamCare recently published a report on bank gambling blocks as part of its GRFH programme The report calls on banks to be proactive in promoting awareness of the tool The recommendation comes as many Brits remain unaware of the tool’s availability GamCare has highlighted the importance of bank gambling blocks in helping customers, especially...

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APPG Want More Changes To Made To White Paper Recommendations

by Mike Ashley

APPG Want More Changes To Made To White Paper Recommendations
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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UK Public Support Blanket Ban on Gambling Advertising

by Mike Ashley

UK Public Support Blanket Ban on Gambling Advertising
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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GambleAware Looks to Break Down Gambling Harm Stigma

by Mike Ashley

GambleAware Looks to Break Down Gambling Harm Stigma
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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UK Study Links Discrimination & Gambling Harm Amongst Minority Groups

by Mike Ashley

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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Scottish GGS Finds Gambling Stigmas Are Preventing Treatment

by Mike Ashley

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

by Mike Ashley

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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Shadow Minister Shares Thoughts on RET Funding Issue

by Mike Ashley

Shadow Minister Shares Thoughts on RET Funding Issue
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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