GambleAware Rolls Out “Bet Regret” Campaign to Prevent Impulsive Sports Betting and Tackle Gambling Harm

GambleAware Rolls Out “Bet Regret” Campaign to Prevent Impulsive Sports Betting and Tackle Gambling Harm

The independent charity organisation GambleAware which is aimed at dealing with gambling-related harm in the UK has rolled out its “Bet Regret” campaign which has been specially designed to raise impulsive gambling awareness and encourage the industry work harder to reduce possible negative effects from gambling. “Bet Regret” is believed to be the largest national safer gambling campaign. It has been unveiled as one of the many commitments of the UK Government set to make sure that the sector is socially responsible and communities and consumers are properly protected. The…

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UKGC Launches Consultation on Credit Cards Use in Online Betting and Further Limitations on Gambling Machines

UKGC Launches Consultation on Credit Cards Use in Online Betting and Further Limitations on Gambling Machines

Today, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is launching a consultation regarding the use of credit cards in online gambling. The consultation is to also be set on the gaming machines as part of the watchdog’s latest attempt to improve regulation of the sector. A third issue, regarding the possible provision of free gambling blocking software to customers of online gambling sites. The consultation has come after the commission’s enforcement of strict age verification checks and free-to-play-games’ limits earlier in February. It is to be open for a period of three…

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