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Gambling Minister Paul Scully has warned industry leadership that the White Paper’s publishing of gambling reforms will not end discussions on gambling and its impact on society. Speaking at GambleAware‘s tenth annual conference, Scully, the fifth DCMS minister to oversee the Gambling Review’s agenda, recognised frustrations at the continued delay of the White Paper.  “I am aware that you’ve seen …

GamCare has revealed that the number of calls to its National Gambling Helpline increased during 2021/22, citing economic instability and rising living costs.  The  charity published its annual report for 2021/22, which covers the 12 month period ending 31 March of this year, detailing its findings and operations over the past 365 days. Regarding the helpline, one of GamCare’s primary …

Flutter Entertainment has secured GamCare’s Advanced Safer Gambling Standard for three of its primary betting and gaming brands. The Paddy Power, Sky Betting and Gaming and Betfair ‘online focused’ sportsbook and casino operators, oriented towards the UK and Irish markets, received the accreditation following an assessment. Specifically, the gambling treatment charity and industry standards organisation granted Flutter the Gold Advanced …

GamCare has announced that it will trial ‘Way Forward’ support groups designed for women impacted by a partner or family member’s gambling harms.  The Way Forward groups will be conducted in a ‘semi-structured’ online environment to provide participants with a safe and confidential space to share their experiences. The online groups will run every Tuesday 11 am-12:30 pm for six …

The UKGC Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to introduce new requirements for betting operators, having revised its Social Responsibility Code last month. From February 2023, licensees will be required to interact with customers at the “level of problem gambling for their relevant activity”, and seek to better identify consumers at risk of gambling related harm.  Of significance to GamCare, the …

The Howard League has nominated GamCare for its “Organisation of the Year” prize, recognising the problem gambling treatment support charity’s work to improve the Criminal Justice System (CJS). GamCare who supports the Howard League’s mandate for penal reform, was branded as an organisation that makes a difference for those in the CJS, by providing support and training for CJS families …

GamCare and education charities YGAM and Fast Forward have produced a new framework to help public institutions raise awareness among young people about gambling harms and disorders.  The “Gambling Education Framework” is a collaborative help document composed by the charities to “assist anyone who works with young people, a set of evidence-based principles to deliver effective gambling education.”   The framework …

Hundreds of player safety professionals will gather at the SBC Summit Barcelona to share their gambling harm prevention strategies and help improve the industry’s understanding of the complex subject of responsible gambling. Companies like Mindway, DealMeOut, YGAM, Betknowmore, FEJAR, Gordon Moody, GamCare, Gamban, and Epic Risk Management will be exhibiting in the dedicated ‘Player Protection’ area to share their experience …

Two weeks after being hit with the largest regulatory penalty in UK betting history, Entain is now back under the legal spotlight, as reported by The Times. The paper reports that a high-staking bettor named Simon Rose placed wagers with Ladbrokes in the UK and UAE between 2015 and May 2016, and is now lodging a High Court claim against …

GamCare has initiated a search for a new trustee to expand its reach ahead of major regulatory changes and amidst a deluge of financial penalties against UK gambling firms. The gambling harm prevention and support charity which operates the National Gambling Helpline is searching for a new trustee to join its board, specifically seeking a candidate with lived experience. Additional …