Safer Gambling
Understanding Online Gambling Behaviour Study
A new research collaboration aims to better understand online gambling behaviours, in order to identify potential indicators of vulnerability for people gambling online.
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NatWest Introduces 48-Hour Delay Gambling Block Feature
NatWest has restated it’s commitment to financial capability for customers by introducing a 48-hour delay gambling block on debit cards. The feature is effective for both physical and virtual debit …
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Gambling Commission – Lived Experience Advisor Role
The Gambling Commission is the regulator of gambling activities across Great Britain, and considers a wide range of evidence to inform decisions to make gambling safer for consumers. An essential part of …
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Barclays Introduces 72 hour Delay to Gambling Block Feature
Barclays has added a ‘cooling off’ time delay to its gambling block feature to further support customers looking for additional control over their spending on gambling sites, apps or in venues.
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Gambling Commission Consultations on VIP Schemes and Online Game Design
The Gambling Commission - which regulates gambling activities in Great Britain - are currently consulting on changes to the design of online slots and the management of 'VIP schemes'.
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Dedicated Chatroom Session Offered for People in the Criminal Justice System
GamCare is offering a dedicated hour-long online chatroom session for those in contact with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) impacted by gambling harms on Tuesday 7th July from 3pm.
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National Gambling Education and Support Programme Launched for the UK
GamCare and YGAM will be working together to provide a new national gambling education and support programme for young people aged 11-19 across the UK.
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Gambling Commission Issues New Guidance for Online Gambling Businesses
The Gambling Commission has issued new guidance for online gambling operators to ensure that consumers are further protected, following the publication of new evidence that shows some gamblers maybe at …
Read moreSeeking Participants for Research Study
Testing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) on Reducing Gambling Behaviour.
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Gambling on Credit Cards Banned in Great Britain
The Gambling Commission’s ban on using credit cards for gambling has come into effect for all consumers in the UK today (14 April 2020).
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