Safer Gambling
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).
Read moreGambling Commission Survey – Your Views Are Needed
We are sharing this survey on behalf of the Gambling Commission, who have set key challenges for the gambling industry as part of a drive to make gambling safer.
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GamCare to Attend KnowNow Social Responsibility Conference
GamCare will join a panel at the third installment of the Social Responsibility for Gambling Operators conference from KnowNow on 22nd January 2020.
Read moreGamCare and YGAM Collaborate as Part of New Safer Gambling Commitments
The Chief Executives (CEOs) of the leading gambling companies in the UK have announced a package of Safer Gambling Commitments to address the harms gambling can cause to customers and young people. They …
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