Industry
December 10, 2025
British Children Say They’d Like to Be Exposed to Fewer Gaming Ads
A new report by UK charity GambleAware has suggested that children and young people are in favor of reducing the gambling content they are exposed to. This comes amid a spike in gambling-related harms among the youth. Children Are in Favor of Reducing Ads GambleAware has published its latest State of the Nation report, outlining […]
Industry
November 17, 2025
GambleAware Releases Resources to Help Harmed Neurodivergent Gamblers
GambleAware, Britain’s top problem gambling charity, announced the release of new resources to support neurodivergent people negatively affected by gambling. In its latest report, the charity highlighted six principles to effectively relieve the gambling harm of such players. Neurodivergent Players Are More Susceptible to Harm In its latest release, GambleAware commented on the results of […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
GambleAware Encourages Regulatory Changes to Shield Children from Gambling Harm
Leading UK gambling charity GambleAware has published a paper analyzing the current state of Britain’s online gambling regulations and whether they are fit for the modern age. The organization determined that the framework is outdated in certain places and encouraged reforms in order to shield children from exposure to online gambling. Online Gambling Content Is […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
GambleAware Highlights Significant Increase in People Seeking Gambling Harm Help
GambleAware has published its latest Annual Treatment and Support Survey, highlighting a disconcerting increase in people seeking problem gambling support. While this figure attests to the increased visibility of support services, it also suggests an increase in gambling harm in the UK. Many People Are Seeking Problem Gambling Support The Annual Treatment and Support Survey […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
GambleAware Highlights Celebrity and Influencer Impact on Kids’ Exposure to Gambling
GambleAware has published a new survey conducted on the charity’s behalf by Social Finance1 and Sherbert Research, which found that 87% of all students aged 13-17 have encountered gambling in one way or another. GambleAware Sounds Alarm over Kids’ Exposure to Gambling Content, Ads The children and young people who participated in the survey said […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
GambleAware Appoints Transition CEO Ahead of Its Closure
GambleAware, the United Kingdom’s leading gambling harms charity, announced the appointment of Anna Hargrave as its transition chief executive officer ahead of the organization’s managed closure. The charity’s dismantling was announced a month ago and is set to be completed on March 31, 2026. Hargrave to Replace Osmond as CEO The UK recently began its […]
Industry
August 20, 2025
GambleAware Study Warns Safer Gambling Ads May Backfire
UK gambling charity GambleAware has released new evidence that shows how some of the nation’s most recent “safer gambling” advertisements could have the opposite effect, making people more likely to engage with betting companies. The study, conducted by Thinks Insight & Strategy, based its findings on a detailed analysis of several safer gambling campaigns produced […]
Industry
July 25, 2025
GambleAware to Close as UK Transitions to Statutory Levy
As the UK gaming sector prepares to transition from its current voluntary gambling harm research, education and treatment (RET) donations system to a statutory levy, the government is getting ready to shutter GambleAware. The charity organization’s closure would mark the end of an entire era for British gaming. The End of an Era According to […]
Industry
July 21, 2025
GambleAware to Receive £11M in Funding as UK Introduces Statutory Levy
As the UK gambling reforms continue, lawmakers have decided to give £11 million to GambleAware to help it tackle harm. This money would come from the proceeds collected via Britain’s new levy on gambling. The Future of RET Funding Has Changed The somewhat controversial statutory levy will require operators to provide a portion of their […]
Industry
July 14, 2025
GambleAware Launches Milestone Self-Awareness App
GambleAware has rolled out a new online tool to tackle gambling harm, with a focus on young adults. The GambleAware Support Tool app could be an invaluable asset for all individuals engaging with online gambling platforms, especially 18- to 24-year-olds. According to the latest figures from the charity’s 2024 Treatment and Support Survey, this age […]