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IPH recommends NI public health approach to reduce gambling harms

SBC News IPH recommends NI public health approach to reduce gambling harms

Northern Ireland’s government has been advised to implement a public health approach to minimise gambling harms and protect citizens from gambling addiction.  The recommendation was made by Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Helen McAvoy of the Institute of Public Health (IPH) who shared opinions on the first sitting of the Northern Ireland All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related …

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Northern Ireland betting overhaul enters first Assembly stage

SBC News Northern Ireland betting overhaul enters first Assembly stage

The planned overhaul of Northern Irish betting and gaming regulations took another step yesterday, as the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill entered the Northern Ireland Assembly. Having successfully passed the first stage, the first phase of the regulatory adjustment focuses on land-based operations. If fully passed through the Stormont, the Bill will enact the most significant changes to …

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Winning Post: Stormont wants an overhaul of ‘hopelessly out of date’ gambling regulations

SBC News Winning Post: Stormont wants an overhaul of ‘hopelessly out of date’ gambling regulations

Taking edited excerpts from its Winning Post, industry strategic consultancy Regulus Partners observes some familiar narratives at play as a devolved Stormont plans its intended review of the Northern Irish Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements Act 1985. UK: Regulation – Gambling Review VII – Regulatory Thinking…Belfast and Slow This week saw the launch of yet another review of gambling in …

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