Industry
March 21, 2023
GambleAware Uncovers Minority-Related Gambling Harm Disparities
Gambling harm-focused UK charity GambleAware released the findings of new research comparing gambling experiences and gambling harms in Great Britain, concluding that minorities are twice as likely to develop gambling harm compared to white British majority people. Increased Vulnerabilities for Minorities The report named “Minority Communities & Gambling Harms: Quantitative Report – Lived Experience, Racism, […]
Industry
March 2, 2023
GambleAware Pledges £2M Funding to Help Gambling Harm Recovery
The charity with a goal to keep people safe from gambling and help with the treatment and support services for people affected by gambling harm, GambleAware, announced it dedicated £2 million ($2.4 million) funding from its Aftercare Funding Program (AFP) to aid organizations that provide treatment and support services for people affected by gambling harm. […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Scottish Players Reluctant to Seek Problem Gambling Help
The UK-based organization partnered with Citizens Advice Scotland, the region’s largest independent advice network, to train thousands of professionals on recognizing signs of gambling harm. GambleAware’s recent findings during the process showcased that public understanding regarding the issue was still lacking, and individuals seeking support needed to overcome personal and social barriers. Stigma Remains an […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
GambleAware Opens Applications for Two LEC Members to Fill Out Vacant Spots
The independent UK-based charity’s Lived Experience Council (LEC) which was officially introduced to the public in December 2022 has been designed for up to 12 members, including the chair. At the moment, the council is missing two members. Accordingly, GambleAware has announced it is ready to receive applicants interested in joining the group of people […]
Industry
February 10, 2023
GambleAware Delivers £1.24m via the Community Resilience Fund
Gambling harm charity GambleAware announced the recipients of the Community Resilience Fund, the fund it launched last year to address health inequalities among the most disadvantaged communities. Address Disproportionate Risks Acting on research indicating that people in more deprived areas are three times more likely to suffer from gambling harm, the Community Resilience Fund seeks […]
Sports
January 30, 2023
Sydney Swans Extends Reclaim the Game Initiative Participation
The Australian Football League (AFL) club has already spent the last two years showing its support for the initiative that aims to completely remove gambling advertising from sports. The fresh extension of the agreement will see the club spend the next two years continuing to reaffirm its commitment to put an end to the normalization of […]
Industry
January 25, 2023
GambleAware Publishes List of Benefactors and their Donations
GambleAware, a British charity protecting people from gambling harm, shared details about the donations it received in the first three quarters of the 2022/23 fiscal year. GambleAware Received Donations from Many Companies The charity listed the full list of benefactors and noted that it has received a total of £13,209,805 ($16,318,204, current conversion rates) between […]
Industry
January 23, 2023
GambleAware to Support GLEN with £375,000 Grant
The NGO has forwarded a grant worth £375,000 which will be distributed over the next three years, which will see the Gambling Lived Experience Network, or GLEN, seek to establish itself as an independent entity after the initial funding period. Gambling Lived Experience Network Gets Backing from GambleAware In order to make a lasting change, […]
Industry
January 9, 2023
A Quarter of Betting and Gaming Council’s Funds Will Reach Its Own Causes
During its 2020 funding announcement, the BGC pledged it would use GambleAware as the main commissioning agent responsible for spending £100 million ($121 million) by 2024 on projects the charity would select on its own. BGC’s Members Have Spoken In the last few months, the council’s main members, William Hill, Bet365, GVC Holdings, and Flutter […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
UK Gambling Minister Offers No Clarity on Upcoming White Paper
UK minister for gambling Paul Scully spoke at the annual GambleAware conference and yet again promised the Gambling Act Review will be published within weeks. However, he did not disclose any specific details leaving the stakeholders in the sector uncertain about what to expect. Scully Focused Mainly on Gambling Harm Paul Scully is the third […]
