The term ‘UK market’ is bandied about a lot in business conversations. This can make it somewhat easy to forget that the country and its markets are spread across four nations – England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and last but by no means least, Scotland. For some businesses, taking a ‘regional’ approach has proven to be a huge success, as Paul …
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Buzz Bingo shuts down 9 venues due to poor recovery
Buzz Bingo has announced that it will close nine of its 91 clubs due to an “ongoing and challenging operating environment”. The closures will impact a likely 151 staff members of the bingo operator’s 2,500 UK workforce, to whom “Buzz is committed to supporting at this difficult time”. Media was informed that Buzz will proceed to close down its venues …
Read More »GambleAware: Stigma barriers impeding Scottish treatment support
GambleAware cites that the stigma of gambling addiction remains an evident barrier in victims of gambling harm seeking treatment in Scotland. The observation follows an evaluation of Gambling Support Services (GGS) in Scotland undertaken by research consultancy Kantar Public. Conducted by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), the GGS trains frontline workers to help them recognise people at risk of experiencing gambling harms. …
Read More »FansUnite targets record breaking 2023 for McBookie
FansUnite Entertainment Inc has lauded the performance of its wholly-owned B2C white-label property McBookie (McBookie.com). 2022, FansUnite’s flagship UK brand achieved a turnover of £45m, up 22% on corresponding year results of £36.6m. Peak wagering was attributed to McBookie generating a 26% increase in sportsbook turnover to £16.5m (FY2021: £13m), combined with an improved online casino turnover of £28.4m (+20%). …
Read More »GambleAware invests £2.5m into gambling harms prevention through Education Hubs across England & Wales
GambleAware has invested £2.5 million to expand The Gambling Education Hub Service (GEHS) to span across England and Wales. The grant has been issued to safer gambling charity GamCare working alongside education partners YGAM and the Adferiad Recovery to expand GEHS programmes. Following a successful pilot in Scotland, GEHS – which helps prevent gambling harms among young people through early …
Read More »GambleAware recommissions the Scottish Gambling Education Hub
GambleAware has recommissioned the Scottish Gambling Education Hub (SGEH) for a further three years. Run by Edinburgh-based youth wellbeing and education charity Fast Forward, the SGEH has delivered gambling harm and addiction awareness courses since 2018. Fast Forward will maintain its grant funding by GambleAware to support young people and adults o raise awareness of gambling harms across Scottish communities, …
Read More »BGC demands reopening guarantees and no tax rises ahead of crucial budget
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has joined wider UK industries in calling for the HM Treasury to extend business rates relief and help the economy emerge from lockdown. UK business currently waits for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to present his spring statement on Wednesday 3 March, when he will announce the Budget proposals for 2021, outlining the fiscal measures and …
Read More »GambleAware reports positive NGTS Scotland & Wales results
GambleAware has published its first report that tracks residents’ use and access to the ‘National Gambling Treatment Service’ (NGTS) facilities across Scotland and Wales. The data for Scotland and Wales has been independently collected by healthcare research consultancy ViewitUK – as GambleAware aims to provide stakeholders with a regional view of NGTS developments. In Scotland, the NGTS treated a total …
Read More »BGC welcomes reopening of Scottish betting shops
Hundreds of Scottish betting shops are set to reopen their doors, a move which has been welcomed by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). Since the strictest Level 4 COVID-19 restrictions were imposed by the Scottish government three weeks ago, approximately 400 betting shops – half of Scotland’s total – were told to close their doors. The decision to move …
Read More »More than half of Scottish betting shops temporarily closed under Tier 4 measures
Approximately 500 betting shops are expected to close their doors in Scotland from Friday evening when a number of local authorities will enter ‘Level Four’ restrictions. Under the measures, all non-essential shops, pubs, restaurants and all other hospitality across 11 authorities will be forced to close until 11 December as the government aims to suppress rising coronavirus cases. Announcing the …
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