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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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New Primary Care Gambling Service Launched in London
A new NHS Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has launched in London, supported by GamCare to offer help via GP surgeries for adults who have problems related to gambling. The service will be supported by …
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Upcoming Discussion Forum: Problem Gambling and Families
Adfam, a national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs, alcohol and gambling, is organising an online discussion forum for professionals who work with families and other people …
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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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Opportunity to participate in research about women’s experiences of online gambling
Dr Lois Hall-Jones at the University of Liverpool is conducting Masters research into women's experiences of online gambling.
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National Helplines Launch #ReadytoTalk Campaign as Lockdown Eases
A group of the UK’s leading helplines have today launched the #readytotalk campaign, encouraging people to seek support for problems that may have been aggravated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, or …
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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.
Read moreUnderstanding Gambling Related Harm and the Impact of COVID-19
A survey has been designed by the Royal Society for Public Health on behalf of the Gambling Health Alliance to help understand the impact of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on those vulnerable …
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