Tag Archives: GAMSTOP

New Saints FC spreads awareness of GAMSTOP’s ‘crucial’ work

SBC News New Saints FC spreads awareness of GAMSTOP’s ‘crucial’ work

The New Saints FC (TNS) and GAMSTOP have teamed up in support of Self-Exclusion Day on 14 September. The 16-time JD Cymru Premier champions donated their match-day sponsorship slot to the UK’s national online self-exclusion scheme for their 4-0 JD Cymru Premier victory over Barry Town. This saw the club promote the initiative across its matchday programme and social media …

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GAMSTOP hits half-million registrations ahead of National Self-Exclusion Day

SBC News GAMSTOP hits half-million registrations ahead of National Self-Exclusion Day

GAMSTOP has reached the milestone of recording more than 500,000 registrations for its self-exclusion scheme for online gambling. This morning, GAMSTOP, which operates the national self-exclusion scheme across all UK-licensed online gambling operators, stated that “half a million vulnerable consumers have registered with GAMSTOP since 2018.” The milestone follows a record-breaking April, which saw GAMSTOP register 8,686 users, marking its …

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Gamban boosts gambling harm prevention efforts with VRS software

SBC News Gamban boosts gambling harm prevention efforts with VRS software

The Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS), an independent vulnerable people registry, has entered into a partnership with Gamban to promote the latter’s safer gambling software to individuals who register with VRS.  VRS aims to “help flag vulnerable individuals to companies to help keep them safe” and those who register for their services can do so to “make people aware of their …

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GamStop warns of increase in young adult self-exclusions

SBC News GamStop warns of increase in young adult self-exclusions

GamStop has recorded a period of record engagement with its national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling during the first half of 2024. The non-profit organisation reports that more than 49,000 people have self-excluded from online gambling sites in 2024 so far. In April, GamStop recorded its highest-ever month for self-exclusion registrations since its inception in April 2018, with 8,686 new …

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YGAM & GAMSTOP report that 28% of student gamblers are at risk of harm

SBC News YGAM & GAMSTOP report that 28% of student gamblers are at risk of harm

“Nearly half of British university students who gamble, report doing so beyond their financial means” is the headline finding of the third Annual Student Gambling Survey, commissioned by YGAM and GAMSTOP. Research conducted by a Censuswide survey, polling 2,000 students on UK campuses, revealed a decrease in gambling participation among participants over the last year, from 71% to 60%. Providing …

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GAMSTOP: 9.5% increase in registrants shows rising gambling harm awareness 

SBC News GAMSTOP: 9.5% increase in registrants shows rising gambling harm awareness 

There has been an increase in people self-excluding from online gambling, a report by GAMSTOP has shown.  The national self-exclusion scheme revealed that new registrations between 2022 and 2023 have grown by 9.5% year-on-year.  In fact, 2023 was a record year for self-exclusions, with more than 92,000 vulnerable consumers registering with GAMSTOP. May in that year also proved to be …

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Uptick in GAMSTOP exclusions among 16-24 year olds

SBC News Uptick in GAMSTOP exclusions among 16-24 year olds

GAMSTOP has reported a 12% year-on-year increase in sign-ups to its self-exclusion service, publishing its figures for the first half of 2023. The UK organisation revealed that around 48,000 consumers registered in the first six months of the year, barring themselves from all licensed online gambling sites.  In March, GAMSTOP recorded its biggest month so far for sign-ups and a …

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A job well done? Mixed response to White Paper from UK RET sector

A job well done? Mixed response to White Paper from UK RET sector

A feeling of optimism, calls for more work to be done and a sense of relief – the reaction to the Gambling Act review White Paper from the UK’s research, education and treatment (RET) community has been eclectic to say the least. Issuing statements to the regulatory proposals, three of the UK’s most prominent RET organisations outlined viewpoints on what …

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GAMSTOP cites Cheltenham for ‘highest-ever’ monthly registrations

GAMSTOP cities Cheltenham for ‘highest-ever’ monthly registrations

UK national online self-exclusion registry GAMSTOP has published its figures for March, revealing a record number of sign-ups for a single month. The service reported 8,504 registrations for March 2023, not only marking its ‘highest-ever’ monthly figure but also a year-on-year increase of 24% on 2022. GAMSTOP has earmarked the March betting activity generated by the Cheltenham Festival as a …

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GAMSTOP success highlighted by new self-exclusion study

SBC News GAMSTOP success highlighted by new self-exclusion study

New research commissioned by GamCare has revealed the effectiveness of Multi-Operator Self-Exclusion Schemes in helping people with gambling problems.  The research, conducted by global market research firm IPSOS, is the first longitudinal study in the field, providing valuable insights into the long-term impacts of such schemes on participants. Self-exclusion is a process that allows individuals to request assistance in preventing …

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