The Gambling Commission has warned the gambling industry that the indiscriminate use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in settlements with customers over problem gambling issues will not be tolerated. Last year, stories broke in the national media about some major bookmakers adding ‘gagging orders’ to deals with their customers preventing them from going to the Commission with a complaint against any …
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Marc Etches – Independence move sees GambleAware secure its new guiding vision
Speaking exclusively to SBC, Marc Etches Chief Executive of GambleAware details the crucial developments and changes the industry charity has undertaken during the course of 2018, as GambleAware readies for the critical launch of its new UK-wide Safer Gambling advertising campaign… ____________ SBC: Why has 2018 been such a critical year for GambleAware’s organisation, structure and operations? Marc Etches (Chief Executive …
Read More »Funding & Transparency – Marc Etches writes open letter to industry stakeholders
Marc Etches the Chief Executive of independent industry charity GambleAware has written an open letter to industry stakeholders regarding funding and transparency for sector problem gambling initiatives. As previously detailed, Etches states that current voluntary donation system is failing, with GambleAware set to be 60% below its funding target for its year-to-date operations. As Leader of GambleAware, Etches states that …
Read More »What the numbers say on problem gambling
The UK gambling industry has faced some heavy criticism in the media in the past few months. Most of it began when 888 was rightly castigated for its failure in its social responsibility with no-one in the industry, or at 888, dissenting at the Gambling Commission’s judgment. But a good deal of criticism has been sown longer-term by anti-FOBTs campaigners …
Read More »Bookmakers to fund young person problem gambling initiative in Scotland
The Association of British Bookmaker‘s Scottish division has launched a new project aimed at tackling the ‘hidden addiction’ of problem gambling among young people. The Association of British Bookmakers in Scotland (ABB Scotland) will fund the six month project, working in partnership with Paisley based charity RCA Trust to deliver education and counselling support for 2,500 young people across the West …
Read More »FOBT research suggests simple stakes drop not effective in problem gambling battle
The responsible gambling charity GambleAware (formerly the Responsible Gambling Trust) has produced research which suggests that the so-called £50 journey actually saw players increase stakes around the new limit of £50 rather than meet the restrictions imposed for those wanting to bet at the higher £100 stakes limit. The £50 journey was introduced by the government and the UK Gambling Commission …
Read More »Bookmakers ‘think local’ to reduce the risks of problem gambling
Bookmakers must now set out how they will reduce social risks in their local area, such as if they are located near a school or homeless shelter, in order to reduce incidence of problem gambling. The new guidelines will see operators consider their individual betting shop environments and introduce sufficient safeguards for any particular areas of concern specific to each premises. …
Read More »End of Year Report – How Britons gambled in 2015
The Gambling Commission has published its latest report which sheds some light on gambling behaviour in Britain in the past year. Vitally, and for the very first time, this research includes extensive information about how people gamble in terms of which devices they use, where they gamble and how many accounts they use for it. Paul Hope, Gambling Commission Programme Director, …
Read More »Ipsos MORI to conduct study of problem gambling in licensed bingo premises
Market research firm Ipsos Mori has been commissioned by the Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) to undertake a study of the nature and extent of problem gambling behaviour in licensed bingo retail operations in Great Britain. RGT and the Bingo Association will facilitate participation of licensed bingo retail operators to provide data and practical support to the research programme. Work on the project …
Read More »Darren Macdonald – MRG Systems – 2015 Industry Review
Darren Macdonald of MRG Systems has taken time out from his busy schedule developing the latest LBO screen technology to run his eye over the industry events of 2015 and what they mean for bookmakers and suppliers. What industry development caught your eye last year? Fantasy sports. I believe this has a big future. Fantasy football was very popular years ago …
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