Governance
Funding Boost for Nationwide Programme on Gambling and the Criminal Justice System
GamCare will now receive two years’ funding to scale up delivery of its programme to raise awareness and develop pathways to support for people experiencing gambling harms across the CJS.
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GamCare Responds to the Gambling Act Review
The Gambling Act 2005 is currently under review, and there is the possibility that significant changes could be made to the way gambling is managed across Great Britain.
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New Code for Gambling Industry to Simplify Information about Safer Gambling and Support
A new Code of Conduct for gambling businesses will simplify how information about safer gambling tools and support is displayed on UK gambling websites and apps.
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Developing a network for people with lived experience of gambling harms
Expert Link has been appointed by GambleAware to design and deliver an independent, inclusive, and representative GB-wide network for people with lived experience of gambling harms.
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GamCare Develops New Safer Gambling Standards
GamCare has released an updated version of our Safer Gambling Standard for B2C gambling businesses, as well as a B2B version for the first time.
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Have Your Say on the Gambling Act Review
We have created a brief survey so that your views can be represented in our response to the call for evidence in the Gambling Act Review.
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New Rules Announced for Online Slots Games
The Gambling Commission has announced new measures which will strengthen the protections and controls for those who gamble through online slots games.
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Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme Exceeds First-year Targets Despite COVID-19 Impact
GamCare and YGAM have surpassed the first-year targets for our joint Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme, despite significant challenges imposed by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
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GamCare’s National Women’s Programme Receives Funding Boost
GamCare will receive a further two year’s funding for its dedicated Women’s Programme. The funding comes from a regulatory settlement, delivered as part of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.
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HSBC UK increases gambling block feature to 72-hours
HSBC UK and first direct have today announced an increased cooling off period to their gambling block feature, from 24 hours to 72 hours. The self-restriction tool, which prevents customers from being able …
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