Industry
January 18, 2022
Censuswide Research Shows UK Students Are Exposed to Gambling Harm
According to a study by the research company Censuswide, 35% of university students in the UK have borrowed money to gamble at least once. This has sparked concerns about young people exhibiting signs of gambling harm. The Results of Censuswide’s Survey The survey was commissioned by the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust and Gamstop, […]
Legal
April 15, 2021
YGAM Urges For Education to Prevent Gambling Harm
Responsible gambling charity, YGAM, submitted written evidence to the Gambling Act review. The charity urged the Government to include education on gambling harm and asked the industry to do more to protect players. Responsible Gambling Charity Urges For Gambling Harm Education The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) in the UK announced that it […]
Industry
March 23, 2021
YGAM Launches Ethnic Minorities Gambling Harm Awareness Program
Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), the national charity seeking to inform, educate and safeguard young and vulnerable people in the UK, launched a pioneering new education program in Greater London and the Home Counties. Young Ethnic Minority Members Suffer Disproportionately The new initiative is seeking to raise awareness and address gambling harm across […]
Industry
December 8, 2020
GamCare and YGAM Team up for NI Prevention Program
GamCare joined efforts with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to bring an education and support program to Northern Ireland. Raise Gambling Awareness The Gambling Harm Prevention Program, a ground-breaking initiative of the YGAM widely supported by members of the gaming industry body Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), features evidence-led workshops and resources […]
Industry
November 21, 2020
UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week
The Safer Gambling Week for responsible gambling will run November 19-25, with the support of all Betting and Gaming Council’s members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Customer Protection Initiative The Safer Gambling Week started on November 19 and will run until Wednesday next week. Supported by all members of the Betting and Gaming Council […]
Legal
May 15, 2020
UK Betting and Gaming Council Starts a $12.2 Million Gambling Education Campaign
BGC starts a $12.2 million campaign planning to raise awareness about the risk of gambling in young people. GamCare and YGAM will team up in an effort to reach the young population but also educate professionals close to the youth. BGC Starts an Education and Awareness Sessions on Gambling Related Harm UK’s Betting and Gaming […]