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Safer Gambling Forum: ‘The industry needs to do a lot more’

SBC News Safer Gambling Forum: 'The industry needs to do a lot more'

At the inaugural SBC Safer Gambling Forum, which took place at the CasinoBeats Summit in September, industry leaders came together to discuss some of the most pressing responsible gambling topics at the minute. During Responsible Gambling Week (RGWeek 2019), which runs until 13 November, SBC will look at some of the topics addressed during the forum, and what measures the …

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Safer Gambling Forum: ‘The buzz word is understanding’

SBC News Safer Gambling Forum: 'The buzz word is understanding'

At the inaugural SBC Safer Gambling Forum, which took place at the CasinoBeats Summit in September, industry leaders came together to discuss some of the most pressing responsible gambling topics at the minute. During Responsible Gambling Week (RGWeek 2019), which runs until 13 November, SBC will look at some of the topics addressed during the forum, and what measures the …

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LeoVegas shows support for RG Week through Tigers shorts swap

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LeoVegas will show its support for Responsible Gambling Week by replacing the LeoVegas logo on the Leicester Tigers shorts for this weekend’s Premiership match against London Irish with the Responsible Gambling banner. Responsible Gambling Week, which runs from 7-13 November, is a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in the UK and Ireland. It has been set up to create …

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Safer Gambling Forum: ‘We have a duty of care to protect players’

SBC News Safer Gambling Forum: 'We have a duty of care to protect players'

Ahead of Responsible Gambling Week, which runs from 7-13 November, SBC has been looking at some of the key areas covered during the inaugural SBC Safer Gambling Forum.  The Safer Gambling Forum took place at the CasinoBeats Summit in September, and brought together operators, regulators and industry stakeholders.  Moderating a panel focused on ‘loss limits and stakes reduction’, Founder and …

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RCA backs Responsible Gambling Week 2019

SBC News RCA backs Responsible Gambling Week 2019

The Racecourse Association (RCA) has committed to supporting this year’s Responsible Gambling Week, which is due to take place from 7-13 November.  The RCA’s support of the industry-wide campaign will focus on promoting responsible gambling messages across LED screens on racedays, and publishing information on #RGWeek19 on the course website and across social channels throughout the week.  Paul Swain, the …

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Deborah Roll recognised for leading Responsible Gambling Week

SBC News Deborah Roll recognised for leading Responsible Gambling Week

At the third annual Global Regulatory Awards, which took place on 1 May, Deborah Roll has been recognised for her commitment to Responsible Gambling week by being awarded the Compliance Outstanding Achievement award. Roll, who currently holds a position of project manager at the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG), spearheaded the 2018 Responsible Gambling Week. The campaign involved over …

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Exeter City the latest side to back Responsible Gambling Week

SBC News Exeter City the latest side to back Responsible Gambling Week

Promotion chasing Exeter City FC have been confirmed as the latest EFL side to pledge support for Responsible Gambling Week. A whole host of football clubs have joined the industry-wide campaign to trigger a national conversation about what it means to gamble responsibly, with Premier League outfit Crystal Palace showing support last week. Responsible Gambling Week takes place from November 1 …

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Championship hopefuls and 32Red show support for Responsible Gambling Week

SBC News Championship hopefuls and 32Red show support for Responsible Gambling Week

Championship promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough FC and principal partner 32Red are getting behind next month’s Responsible Gambling Week. The club has become the first the English Football League side to sign up to the cross-industry initiative, with both partys emphasising that they are “keen to show their support in delivering the message”. The show of support comes after the pair unveiled …

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IGRG sets November date for Responsible Gambling Week 2018

SBC News IGRG sets November date for Responsible Gambling Week 2018

The Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) has announced that Responsible Gambling Week 2018 will take place from 1st-7th November and that, for the first time, organisations and businesses from Ireland and Northern Ireland will join those from Great Britain in supporting the event. The IGRG brings together every sector of the gambling industry through its member trade associations, covering …

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Operators unite for inaugural Responsible Gambling Week Ireland

SBC News Operators unite for inaugural Responsible Gambling Week Ireland

The Irish gambling industry is coming together to support the launch of the first ever Responsible Gambling Week Ireland. It is the biggest social responsibility campaign that has been held in Ireland. The theme for the campaign is simply, “A great tip – know when to stop” with the aim of starting conversations about what it means to gamble responsibly. …

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