Governance
Driving standards in the Criminal Justice System: GamCare win Howard League Award
“The ‘Organisation of the Year’ award was won by GamCare, a leading provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harm. The award recognises the progress that the …
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Identifying Gambling Harms in Adult Social Care Services
A King’s College London and GamCare research team has won NIHR funding to develop a ‘trigger’ question to identify people with gambling-related harm in adult social care services.
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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 …
Read moreGamCare Lockdown Report Finds Fewer Gamblers Seeking Support
GamCare has today provided a report on its services during lockdown, which highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people experiencing gambling harms. The National Gambling Helpline, operated by …
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GamCare Shortlisted for Howard League Community Award
The Howard League for Penal Reform annual Community Awards are designed to recognise the country’s most successful community projects addressing issues which affect people across the criminal justice system.
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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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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 …
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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 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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