Industry
April 13, 2021
GambleAware Responds with a Call for Evidence
GambleAware, an independent charity, has issued its submission to Call for Evidence in response to the Gambling Act review to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). GambleAware Has Submitted Its Call For Evidence GambleAware, an independent charity, has published its submission of Call for Evidence to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, […]
Esports
April 2, 2021
Loot Boxes Are Problem Gambling Issue Says New Study
A GambleAware-sponsored study into the connection between loot boxes and problem gambling has produced “robust evidence” to support the claim that in-game purchases lead to “problem gambling behaviors.” A Connection between Gambling and Loot Boxes After All There is robust evidence to suggest that loot boxes are linked to gambling harm, a new study by GambleAware has […]
Industry
March 30, 2021
GambleAware Sees More Problem Gamblers Reach Out for Help
The number of problem gamblers seeking treatment over the last calendar year increased, a new survey commissioned by GambleAware has revealed. Problem Gamblers Reaching Out for Help More Often GambleAware has revealed its latest GB Treatment and Support survey looking into problem gambling and consumer habits and how individuals respond to treatment options. The NGO used data provided […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
GambleAware Research Says 0.1% of Online Gambling Accounts Biggest Losers
A new study by GambleAware that took place between 2018 and 2019 produced preliminary results looking into the online gambling habits of 140,000 people. Majority of Gambling Accounts Are Reasonable Spenders A new preliminary study commissioned by GambleAware and carried out by the National Center for Social Research looked into the gambling behavior of close to 140,000 online gambling […]
Industry
March 5, 2021
Safer Gambling Tools Have No Effect on Amount of Money Deposited
Interventions do not change the amount of money customers spend on gambling or their playtime, a study commissioned by GambleAware concluded. The wholly independent charity working in collaboration with the UK Gambling Commission to deliver the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms released 3 new reports today related to using safer gambling messaging by operators. […]
Industry
February 19, 2021
NGTS Treatment Has Positive Impact On Gambling Addiction
According to a study by GambleAware, treatment by the UK’s National Gambling Treatment Service has had a positive impact on most patients between 2019 and 2020. NGTS Treatment Has Positive Impact on Problem Gamblers According to a recent report by GambleAware, the treatment program offered by the UK’s National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) has had […]
Industry
February 15, 2021
GambleAware’s New Campaign Seeks to Assist Female Gamblers
GambleAware’s “There, but not There” campaign aims to help women who experience gambling-related harm in the UK cope with the issue. New Campaign to Raise Awareness about Women Gamblers GambleAware is here for female problem gamblers. The “There, but not There” national campaign focuses on helping women aged between 18 and 54 and assisting them […]
Industry
February 11, 2021
GambleAware Launches Lived Experience Network and Specialist Group
UK responsible gambling charity GambleAware announced two new initiatives this month: the appointment of an external organization to co-design a nationwide network of people with lived gambling harm experience and the setting up of a specialist interest group Affected Lived Experience Research, Treatment, and Support (ALERTS). Nationwide Network of People with Lived Experience GambleAware announced […]
Industry
January 21, 2021
GambleAware Study Recommends More Flexibility for Deposit Limits
A study commissioned by GambleAware and published Wednesday states that predefined deposit limit options could “anchor” players into depositing higher amounts. Lower Predefined Limits to Reduce Risky Gambling Allowing gamblers to set their own deposit limits, instead of choosing from a predefined list, would reduce problem-gambling behaviors, according to a study by social purpose organization […]
Business
January 11, 2021
GambleAware Shares Details on Its Bet Regret Campaign
Bet Regret is the campaign aiming at raising awareness and reducing ill-placed bets introduced by the gambling harm prevention charity, GambleAware. Launched in 2019, the campaign’s target audience is approximately 2.4 million young adults who frequently place bets online. Bet Regret Asks Gamblers to Pause before Placing a Bet The gambling harm prevention charity, GambleAware […]