Author: Daniel Williams

At the beginning of the year, a British media hub highlighted that “the mountain of debt” has constantly been growing for some families in the UK. According to data provided by PwC accountants firm, the overall amount of unsecured debt in the country had increased to £400 billion, or over £16,000 per household. Analysts also say that the prices of essential goods, along with rising borrowing rates, must be considered an element in a deteriorating trend that has seen more than two million British residents use no less than three…

Only days after it became clear that Returned and Services League (RSL) clubs in New South Wales (NSW) had been against proposed gambling reforms, Australian scholars have warned that the attempted suicide rates among veterans suffering from gambling addiction have become disturbingly high. The Guardian reported that a new study that was headed by Dr Olivia Metcalf and is expected to be published soon found 40% of veterans who are categorised as problem gamblers in Australia have considered the possibility of taking their own lives, while one in five has…

The Irish Department of Justice has rejected a proposal seeking the implementation of a range of measures aimed at enhancing customer protection in the gambling sector by preventing gamblers from spending more money than they can actually afford. Ireland’s Department of Justice had to take into consideration a proposal that sought the execution of a series of measures associated with the country’s new Gambling Bill that is expected to be officially submitted for parliamentary discussion in the next few months. So far, a number of recommendations made by the Oireachtas…

The chief executive officer of the New South Wales’ Returned and Services League (RSL), Margot Smith, has urged members and sub-branches of the organisation to oppose the latest gambling reforms. She has accused NSW’s senior leadership of doing nothing to protect its interests, and called for the organisation’s supporters to resist the cashless gaming card unveiled by the state Government and to help spread a more balanced view of gambling in the state. Ms Smith explained that recent media scrutiny and political motion against gambling meant that the industry needed…

It seems that the disagreement over cashless gambling cards in New South Wales (NSW) is still escalating and the situation is not even nearing a relaxation, and the tension in the gambling sector is only getting bigger. In mid-December, the Premier of the state, Dominic Perrottet, stated that he would not be threatened by the first major offensive of ClubsNSW, the powerful lobby group for local clubs offering poker machines, since the group’s war against the Government of Prime Minister Julia Gillard about a decade ago. At the time when…

Members of Parliament are set to examine the UK Government’s approach to gambling regulation after receiving warnings that more has to be done to protect people, especially underage individuals, from gambling-related harm. The inquiry that has already been launched by the cross-party Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee is set to be investigating the progress that has been made by the Government in addressing the issues that had been previously raised by Parliament. It is set to consider how to make sure that the regulation can keep up…

The major sporting codes in Australia have turned down calls for stricter regulation of online gambling although some of the largest sports clubs and professional athletes have shared their concerns on the matter. During a federal parliamentary inquiry, the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) has shared that the existing restrictions on gambling advertising and broadcast are more than enough if individual sporting codes take necessary action. Currently, the organisation represents the National Rugby League (NRL), Rugby Australia, the Australian Football League (AFL), Football Australia, Tennis Australia, and…

The most recent betting ban in Ireland forbids Irish League players to place wagers on any football played globally. Meanwhile, Stephen McGuinness, PFA Ireland boss, prompted former internationals to be a great example and stop their collaborations with betting companies. Until the implementation of the latest ban, Irish footballers were simply not allowed to place bets on matches and competitions they were participating in. However, they are no longer allowed to make bets on any type of football event worldwide. Irish Footballers Not Able to Bet on Any Football in…

The Victorian branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) allotted a meagre $8.4 million for direct public funding despite generating over $163 million in gambling revenue during the last financial year, the clubs’ statements indicate. RSL clubs operate as registered charities whose main objective is to provide welfare for local veterans who have served in the Australian Defence Force. They normally contain bar and dining facilities, although larger venues are also licensed to operate gaming machines. Victoria is home to nearly 300 such clubs, 50 of which…

A court has rejected Daub Alderney’s appeal against a penalty imposed by the UK gambling regulatory body. Back in September 2021, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) imposed a monetary penalty worth £5.85 million for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. As a result, Daub Alderney filed an appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal because the fine imposed by the gambling watchdog was unfair, excessive and disproportionate. After holding a hearing on the issue, Judge Findlay dismissed the gambling operator’s appeal and confirmed the Gambling Commission’s decision, saying that the country’s…