Day: 13 November 2019

BGC Unveils Special “Cooling-Off” Periods for FOBTs in UK Betting Shops to Protect Local Players from Compulsive Gambling

Wed 13 Nov 2019 11.05 Olivia Cole
BGC Unveils Special “Cooling-Off” Periods for FOBTs in UK Betting Shops to Protect Local Players from Compulsive Gambling

The newly formed Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that gambling machines situated in betting outlets across the UK have been supplied with special algorithms that will make sure the gameplay is interrupted whenever any signs of problem gambling are detected. As the BGC explained, the new real-time algorithm for gaming machines is called an Anonymous Player Awareness System (APAS). The algorithm is to be used to identify signs of compulsive gambling behaviour that could harm the players. Indications for problem gambling will trigger an on-screen alert and would…

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Former Problem Gambler Claims British Gambling Sector Simply Ignores Gambling Addicts’ Problems

Wed 13 Nov 2019 7.44 Daniel Williams
Former Problem Gambler Claims British Gambling Sector Simply Ignores Gambling Addicts’ Problems

A police officer, who has once lost £250,000 due to his gambling addiction, said that the gambling industry has ignored the problems and gambling-related harm faced by its customers. After only a week ago an all-party parliamentary group made a recommendation for some changes to the online gambling sector that would be aimed at protecting the most vulnerable members of society, Alex Macey has also called for improved regulation of the sector. According to him, betting companies have exploited problem gamblers thanks to the practices they use. Mr Macey, a…

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