Tag Archives: EPIC Risk Management (EPIC)

EPIC Risk Management has been named the new primary sponsor of Slough FC’s away kit. With the logo of the gambling harm minimisation group displayed on the front of the newly released shirts, it aims to spread awareness of its prevention programmes, strategic advisory and training. Notably, the firm already includes the club’s Manager, Scott Davies, who is a Programme …

EPIC Risk Management has reported significant progress in delivering its player protection programme against gambling harms for students, in a deal with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). As sports betting continues to be legalised in more than 30 states, colleges and universities across the US in all three NCAA divisions are improving student-athletes’ awareness of the risks and potential …

As the company looks to maintain momentum in 2022 and expand its presence in the UK and US, EPIC Risk Management has hired Martin Bland as its Director of Business Development. In his new role, Bland will work to develop relationships with key industry stakeholders and maintain EPIC’s customer experience track record, in support of the gambling harm minimisation consultancy’s …

EPIC Risk Management has appointed Les Murray as its new Managing Director, with responsibility for coordinating the group’s European and US-focused efforts as it goes through ‘a period of rapid expansion’. As Managing Director, Murray will work closely with Paul Buck, the CEO of the gambling harm reduction consultancy, to ‘maximise awareness’ of its education programmes and ‘thought leadership’ surrounding …

EPIC Risk Management has formed a tripartite partnership with addiction and mental health practitioner WHYSUP and mental health training organisation Teen Tips to launch its Gambling Harm Education Programme in UK schools. The programme will be delivered to UK pupils aged 15-18 at across 200 state secondary schools and colleges throughout the UK during the 2021-22 academic year, whilst the …

Esports has become an increasingly popular form of entertainment in recent years, with more fans now wagering on the outcomes of various different events. As with many other sports and forms of entertainment which act as betting commodities, this has not only generated revenue for the industry, but has also brought about unique challenges with regards to player safeguarding – …

EPIC Risk Management has been selected by the Counter-Strike Professional Players’ Association (CSPPA) to become its global Gambling Awareness Partner. This agreement, lauded as the ‘first of its kind’, will see EPIC and CSPPA work together to minimise gambling-related harm within the esports sector. “We’re delighted to announce such a landmark  agreement. I must applaud the leadership of the CSPPA …