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Gambling support: alarming figures

16 Sep 2025

The UK is facing a worrying increase in gambling-related problems. According to a recent report by GambleAware, more and more people are seeking specialist help, revealing both greater awareness and a real increase in the damage caused. Behind the figures, entire families are affected, while pressure is mounting to tighten regulations.The UK is facing a worrying increase in gambling-related problems. According to a recent report by GambleAware, more and more people are seeking specialist help, revealing both greater awareness and a real increase in the damage caused. Behind the figures, entire families are affected, while pressure is mounting to tighten regulations.

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Stars are pushing children to gamble, warns GambleAware.

Sarah

4 Sep 2025

According to a study published in September 2025, children and adolescents are exposed to gambling-related content at an unprecedented level.

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CAP Code: end of advertising loopholes in the UK

Maxime

3 Sep 2025

Since 1 September 2025, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has imposed the same advertising rules on all online gambling operators, regardless of where they are registered. This change corrects a loophole that allowed certain problematic practices to escape.

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Ex-CEO of GVC charged: fraud and bribery in Turkey

Alex

1 Sep 2025

On 28 August, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) revealed that it had charged Kenny Alexander, former CEO of GVC Holdings (Entain), with conspiracy to defraud and pay bribes. He and ten others are charged for their alleged role between 2011 and 2018 in the provision of gaming services in Turkey. The complex investigation, led by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), aimed to identify fraudulent behaviour and systematic corruption within GVC’s former Turkish network.

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Study: When responsible gambling advertisements become dangerous

Glen

25 Aug 2025

A recent survey by Thinks Insight & Strategy, commissioned by the British charity GambleAware, has shaken up conventional wisdom: responsible gambling advertisements, designed to moderate behaviour, can sometimes be counterproductive. According to the study, 45% of people who viewed one of these messages felt that gambling seemed to be a risk-free, fun distraction, creating a false sense of security.

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How Fullstory detects at-risk players

Alex

20 Aug 2025

Imagine a subtle yet powerful filter that intercepts at-risk players just in time, before they lose control, a kind of digital shield at work in the world of online gaming. This metaphor, far from being fictional, is now a reality thanks to Fullstory, an innovative technology that leverages real-time behavioural data.

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British horse racing goes on strike: no races on 10 September!

Sarah

20 Aug 2025

On 10 September 2025, no horses will be racing on British tracks. This radical decision marks an unprecedented turning point for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which has called a strike to protest against a tax reform that threatens the future of the sport. The racecourses at Carlisle, Kempton Park, Lingfield Park and Uttoxeter will be empty. Such action, unusual for a sector accustomed to organising races 363 days a year, illustrates the seriousness of the situation.

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Gambling surveys: the mystery of contradictory figures

Sarah

19 Aug 2025

For more than twenty years, estimates of the number of gamblers and people affected by gambling-related harm have varied greatly depending on the method used to collect them. On the one hand, face-to-face surveys such as the Health Survey for England (HSE) have long reported low rates. On the other hand, online or self-administered surveys, such as the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), show much higher figures.

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Dreams of winnings dashed: Gala Bingo to blame

Alex

19 Aug 2025

It all started as a normal summer evening for hundreds of Gala Bingo players. During the Summer Nights Bingo promotion, a game costing £1 per ticket with a usual maximum jackpot of £150, a miracle seemed to happen: all participants were mistakenly credited with huge winnings.

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Ladisfaction: Ladbrokes reinvents itself in the United Kingdom

Glen

14 Aug 2025

The summer of 2025 marks a new chapter in Ladbrokes’ history. This sports betting institution is undergoing a radical creative shift. Called ‘Ladisfaction’, the new advertising campaign aims to put the brand back at the heart of British betting culture, focusing on people, humour and personal experience.

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Crypto casinos: the gaping hole in the UK’s anti-money laundering arsenal

Glen

13 Aug 2025

A Betconix investigation reveals that online casinos using cryptocurrencies are exploiting loopholes in UK anti-money laundering regulations, thereby circumventing the controls imposed on licensed operators.

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Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, warns of the implications of the mandatory levy

Caroline

13 Aug 2025

The mandatory levy in the United Kingdom aims to strengthen the prevention and treatment of gambling problems. Grainne Hurst, CEO of the BGC, warns of the risks of funds being used in a way that is detrimental to players.

Legislation

Graine Hurst, CEO of the BGC, wages war on misconceptions about gambling

Caroline

11 Aug 2025

Faced with myths and lies spread by the British media about gambling, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, is relying on data and the voices of players to restore the truth and defend the image of a rapidly changing industry.

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The British IPPR wants to tax gambling more to fund social programmes

Julien

11 Aug 2025

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), an influential British think tank, is reigniting the debate around a major reform of the tax system applied to gambling. In a report published on 7 August 2025, the institute proposes doubling taxes on online gambling and slot machines, with the aim of generating more than £3 billion per year.

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Spribe wins court case in the United Kingdom against counterfeit game by Aviator LLC

Julien

8 Aug 2025

On 1 August 2025, the Supreme Court in the United Kingdom sent a clear signal: Spribe has won its battle against the Georgian company Aviator LLC.

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Lucas Paquetá cleared: the truth behind a year of suspicion

Sarah

1 Aug 2025

Falsely accused of match-fixing, Lucas Paquetá has just been definitively cleared by the Football Association.

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GambleAware to be replaced by the State in March 2026

Glen

28 Jul 2025

This is a major turning point for the regulation of gambling-related harm in the United Kingdom. After years of advocating for stable public funding, the charity GambleAware will cease operations for good in March 2026. The announcement was made following the introduction of a mandatory statutory levy to replace the current system of voluntary contributions from gambling operators.

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