Industry
May 9, 2022
GambleAware Reiterates Call for Mandatory levy on GGY
GambleAware is confident that more needs to be done in terms of contributions to help the organization address problem gambling. As the issue proves particularly sensitive in light of a looming regulatory review of the industry, the not-for-profit calls for more contributions as it reports an estimated £34.7 million ($42.9 million) received by industry stakeholders […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
GambleAware Demands for Mandatory Levy on Gross Gambling Yield
GambleAware, a UK-based independent charity that provides prevention and treatment services throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, has demanded the British government introduce a mandatory levy of one percent on gross gambling yield (GGY) in order to fund research, education, and treatment of problem gambling. According to the charity organization, the risk of people who experience […]
Industry
April 21, 2022
GambleAware Extends Gambling Education Program Reach, Invests $3.3M
Scotland proved to be a success. The gambling education program also referred to as the Gambling Education Hub, sought to reduce gambling harm and raise awareness. Building on the Success of Gambling Awareness Programs Considering the success of the pilot program, GambleAware announced today that it will further invest in gambling education. In fact, the […]
Industry
March 23, 2022
GambleAware Launches Treatment and Support Awareness Campaign
Independent UK charity commissioning gambling prevention and treatment services GambleAware alerted the public that an estimated 1.4 million people suffer from harms related to gambling as gambling levels returned to pre-pandemic levels. Gambling Harm Still Misunderstood GambleAware is ringing the alarm as it launches a campaign to raise public awareness of the treatment and support […]
Industry
March 2, 2022
GambleAware Invited Tenders to Evaluate Prevention Campaign Findings
Independent UK charity GambleAware published an Invitation to Tender, seeking to commission a holistic campaign evaluation and evidence-based assessment of outcomes of its prevention campaigns. Broad Objectives The independent charity with a mission to keep people safe from gambling harms GambleAware is executing prevention campaigns to prevent both men’s and women’s gambling harm and the […]
Industry
February 9, 2022
GambleAware Reveals Bet365, Entain and William Hill as Biggest Contributors
As the debate in the UK rages on whether gambling companies should be contributing to tackling problem gambling, GambleAware, an initiative that specializes in helping consumers stay protected and treat gambling disorders, has revealed the amounts of contributions forwarded to its coffers by operators for the first three quarters of the 2021/22 fiscal year. William […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
GambleAware Could Reduce Programs as UK’s NHS Cuts Funding
The National Health Services (NHS) in the UK is distancing itself from the gambling industry. A report by The Sunday Times indicates that the NHS will likely announce that it will not accept funds or donations from charities related to the UK gambling industry. This means that funding for problem gambling education, treatment and research […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
NSW GambleAware Partnership with WSLHD to Expand Language Support
New South Wales (NSW) government counselling service GambleAware joined forces with the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) to make sure the services offered by the Office of Responsible Gambling are available in more languages and with culturally-specific support. Language and Culture-Specific Support The new agreement with the WSLHD will provide additional language support to […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
GambleAware Awards Project to Help Gambling Disorder Treatment
The British gambling awareness charity, GambleAware, announced on Monday the outcome of an award process looking to extend the provision of residential rehabilitation for gambling disorder. GambleAware Picks Adferiad Recovery in Collaboration with Gordon Moody for a New Project The three-year pilot project aims at extending the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). GambleAware chose to […]
Casino
December 13, 2021
Les Ambassadeurs Commits To Donating 1% of Its Revenue to GambleAware
The Les Ambassadeurs casino in London has decided to increase its donations to the GambleAware charity ten times. With the start of 2022, the casino will start providing the anti-gaming harm initiative with 1% of its gross gaming revenues. Les Ambassadeurs Increases Its Support Before making this move, Les Ambassadeurs used to donate 0.1% to […]