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In a recently published report, Derby City Council explores the implications of gambling throughout the city. As the publication from the local government office explains, gambling advertising and marketing have become omnipresent, reaching an extensive audience, including vulnerable individuals and children. The accelerated expansion of remote gambling has also led to increased opportunities to gamble. As the report states, of all forms of gambling, online gambling is associated with the highest risk of developing problem gambling. The report’s summary further explains that despite gambling being illegal for individuals aged below…

Starting August 5th, the Australian Football League’s ex-boss, Gillon McLachlan, will begin serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of gambling giant Tabcorp. While this sparked an over 2% surge in Tabcorp’s share price, it also highlighted the close ties between Australian football and gambling, something many Aussie sports fans disapprove of. In Monday’s ASX announcement, Tabcorp highlighted Mr McLachlan’s success in doubling the AFL’s revenue from around AU$500 million to over AU$1,000 million, as well as his role in securing an AU$4.5 billion broadcasting rights deal between the…

The residents of Jersey and Guernsey might soon find themselves unable to purchase £10 scratch cards. As reported by the Jersey Evening Post, the Crown Dependencies are going to examine £10 scratch cards and their supposed role in exacerbating gambling harm. Depending on the review’s results, the Channels Islands Lottery could cease selling such products to its clients. As highlighted in a pre-pandemic Health Impact Assessment published earlier this year, almost 80% of Guernsey’s population gambles, and scratch cards are the second most popular form of gambling on the island.…

An in-depth look at the UK betting intentions ahead of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship is now available. UK sports betting fans can immerse themselves in interesting betting facts related to the upcoming tournament. The Online Betting Guide (OLBG) has collaborated with YouGov to create a comprehensive survey, conducted remotely between 28 and 29 May 2024. The survey data accurately represents the entire UK adult population. A total of 2,101 UK citizens aged 18+ responded to various questions in expectation of the grand sports event. The survey participants were…

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) imposed a $374,000 fine on Tabcorp, Australia’s largest gambling company, over underage gambling violations involving a minor gaining access to gambling on over 30 different occasions between 2022 and 2023. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, the gambling giant that holds exclusive rights to retail betting in Victoria and is responsible for 1,800 betting terminals across the state, could be subjected to the maximum penalty of $700,000. However, the company was required to pay less than half of the maximum penalty,…

GamCare, the UK’s leading charity organization that provides gambling counseling and support, has prompted employers to provide better corporate support for employees affected by problem gambling. The calls for such improved working conditions stand to reason, considering the much-anticipated UEFA EURO 2024 kicks off in just two days. As the gambling support charity suggests, employees should have more avenues at their disposal to open up about issues associated with gambling. GamCare cited a recent YouGov research of more than 5,000 adults, uncovering that just 9% of respondents said their employer…

As of today, Australians can no longer use credit cards to deposit funds to gambling websites. The plans of the federal government came into effect today, nearly six months after the legislation was passed. Gambling operators were allowed a transitory period of nearly half a year to implement the new rules. Those who fail to observe the limitation could be subjected to fines amounting to nearly AU$ 234,750. As per the new legislation, the Australian Communications and Media Authority will be empowered to oversee the regulations and impose penalties. Besides…

The city council of Cork, Ireland, has shut down plans for the establishment of a new Coalquay Leisure Limited casino in Ballincollig. This news follows the cementing of a controversial sponsorship deal signed between the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and one of the UK’s major gambling giants, William Hill. According to the local news website Cork Beo, Cork’s city officials reached the decision to reject Coalquay Leisure Limited’s proposal after almost 50 Ballincollig residents and local businesses expressed their disapproval of the plan. Their concerns surrounded issues of public…

On Friday, June 7th, the Federal Court of Australia ruled that SkyCity Adelaide must pay AU$67 million in penalties for violations concerning Australia’s anti-money laundering laws. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) filed civil penalty proceedings against SkyCity in 2022 after a probe into the company’s operations revealed then-alleged breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). Friday’s ruling marks the second time AUSTRAC has been successful in securing a civil penalty against an operator that failed to comply with AML regulations. According to…

According to the latest data shared by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), 2023’s Safer Gambling Week (SGW) initiative prompted an impressive number of players and bettors to begin taking advantage of safer gambling tools. Each November, charities, entities belonging to the gambling sector, football clubs, the Gambling Commission, and the Government all take part in this campaign with the goal of raising awareness regarding safer gambling. As revealed by the BGC, the 2023 campaign enjoyed 50 million impressions on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram,…