Governance
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.
Read moreYoung 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.
Read moreGamCare’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.
Read moreHSBC 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 …
Read moreDriving 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 …
Read moreIdentifying 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.
Read moreGambling 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 …
Read moreGamCare 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.
Read moreGambling 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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