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GambleAware: Support services underused by Scottish problem gamblers

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GambleAware has identified further regional discrepancies regarding gambling harm across Great Britain, highlighting how Scotland has the least engagement with support services. The charity has released a series of interactive maps in recent weeks designed to break down the experience of gambling harm across Great Britain’s countries of England, Scotland and Wales, which make up three of the four nations …

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René Jansen to end KSA chairmanship in 2024

SBC News René Jansen to end KSA chairmanship in 2024

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that René Jansen will not stand for reappointment as Chairman of the Netherlands gambling authority. This afternoon, KSA informed that Jansen, who’s tenure expires on 1 October 2024, “has chosen not to stand for reappointment because he will reach retirement age at the end of 2023.” KSA has alerted Franc Weerwind, Minister for Legal Protection, of …

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Betfair cuts odds on Labour majority as Tory safe seats swing

SBC News Betfair cuts odds on Labour majority as Tory safe seats swing

Betfair has revised its UK politics markets, slashing the odds on the Labour Party winning a majority at the next General Election from 4/11 from 2/5 (72% chance).  The update follows the Conservative Party losing the ‘safe seats’ of Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth, which saw Labour overturn record Tory majorities of nearly 25,000 and 20,000 votes, respectively. The by-election losses …

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bacta launches SR Exchange for shared perspective on safer gambling 

SBC News bacta launches SR Exchange for shared perspective on safer gambling 

bacta has launched its Social Responsibility (SR) Exchange, to provide the industry’s consumer-facing staff with practical guidance on how to deliver a safer gambling experience. The SR Exchange forms part of a new commitment by bacta, the trade association for amusement and gaming machine industries of the UK to deepen collaboration, training and knowledge sharing between members. The first SR …

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Bet McLean secures shirt branding at Linfield FC in extended commitment

SBC News Bet McLean secures shirt branding at Linfield FC in extended commitment

Northern Ireland-based betting company, Bet McLean, has extended its sponsorship of Linfield FC. The extended partnership will see the bookmaker’s brand on both the first team shirt sleeve as well as the team shorts. Bet McLean will also be promoted with a sign in each of the four stands at Windsor Park. David Graham, General Manager of Bet McLean, said: …

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Premier League broadcasts rise to 270 but 3pm blackout remains

SBC News Premier League broadcasts rise to 270 but 3pm blackout remains

Live televised Premier League matches will jump from 200 to 270 per season under the terms of the new tender process for the next streaming rights deal between the Premier League and UK broadcasters. A key factor that was also outlined is the commitment to keep the 3pm blackout intact for Saturday afternoon kick-offs. The blackout restricts UK broadcasters from …

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GamCare celebrates 25th year breaking treatment support barriers

SBC News GamCare celebrates 25th year breaking treatment support barriers

GamCare has published its annual report and financial statements, signed by the board of trustees of the problem gambling treatment support charity. The 2022/2023 period represents GamCare’s 25th year delivering frontline treatment support services such as its 24/7 National Gambling Helpline, family counselling and youth programmes. Expanding its services, GamCare has taken on the role of system coordinator appointed by …

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Brigid Simmonds: Levy consultation must protect vital RET contribution third sector parties.

SBC News Brigid Simmonds: Levy consultation must protect vital RET contribution third sector parties.

Brigid Simmonds (OBE), Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has urged the government to guarantee the funding of third sector organisations in its consultation of a mandatory levy on problem gambling harms. Announced yesterday by DCMS, an eight-week consultation has been launched to gather stakeholder insights on the structure, management and oversight of a fixed levy collecting funds …

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LeoVegas turns to Newcastle FC in push for North East expansion

SBC News LeoVegas turns to Newcastle FC in push for North East expansion

LeoVegas has announced a campaign in the North East to try and attract employees with the help of Newcastle United.  Being based in Newcastle itself, the MGM Resorts subsidiary has released a short film showcasing all the available jobs currently open at its regional branch, together with the Premier League side with which it currently holds a partnership contract.  In …

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