Struggling to identify problem gamblers online? One of the most significant changes to the gambling environment in the past 15 years has been the increased availability of online gambling, including mobile. Gone are the days of needing to visit a bookmaker to place bets, or even a casino to enjoy some roulette or blackjack. All… Read More
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Identifying Problem Gamblers In Real Time
Identifying problem gambling online isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would do it. There are so many variables that you need to look out for, and these signs also change over time. How can you identify a problem gambling risk in real time in just one glance? The answer is a click away! Problem gambling… Read More
Responsible Gambling in the UK: All You Need to Know
Did you know that British people wager more per head than any other nation in the world? In fact, the average Brit spends in excess of £2.60 each week on gambling alone. Consider that there are over 68 million people living in the UK, and you’re looking at a stake amount of over £176million every week…. Read More
What would YOU do if you were CEO for one day?
Leadership in business is the capacity of a company’s management to set and achieve challenging goals, take fast and decisive action when needed, outperform the competition, and inspire others to perform at the highest level they can. It can be difficult to place a value on leadership or other qualitative aspects of a company, versus… Read More
UK Gambling Commission Fines for Social Responsibility Failings
Did you know that 2020 saw a reported 175% increase in fines issued to international gambling operators compared to the year prior? The £16million paid out by operators in 2019 increased to £44million in 2020, with regulatory authorities rightly clamping down on player safety. With this increased focus on social responsibility in gambling, please read on to… Read More
How to Increase Compliance With Safer Gambling Legislation
Did you know that there are over 2 million gamblers identified as being at risk in the UK alone? On top of that, 50% of online gamblers have placed a bet through their mobile in the past four weeks. The days of having to visit a betting shop and place your bets on a physical… Read More
Online problem gamblers – Impact of COVID-19
Behavioural changes We have seen an increase in online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic and there is concern that has resulted in increased risk of gambling related problems. A recent analysis, from a project assessing online gambling in Sweden, aimed to study past-30-day gambling patterns in online gamblers in Sweden in order to gain objective data… Read More
Why Is It Important to Identify Problem Gamblers Online?
Did you know that there are around 430,000 problem gamblers in the UK? That equates to around 0.8% of the entire population. Of those 430,000 people, an NHS survey revealed that only 5% actually seek help, and a mere 1% receive treatment. That leaves a huge void of potential problem gamblers that may be continuing… Read More
How to Evaluate Your Company’s Responsible Gaming Performance
“There is no denying that the gambling industry in general is at a crossroads with increasing legislative, regulatory and public pressure urging operators to assist in tacking gambling addiction. With this in mind, it comes as no surprise to learn that many operators are working to improve and enhance their existing systems with new technologies.”… Read More
How operators use technology to prevent problem gambling
The gambling and iGaming industry has always been at the cutting edge of new technology. From the latest payment methods to the best in gameplay and design, innovation goes hand in hand with the sector. However, recent months have seen a rise in operators and providers using technological advancements to promote a responsibility agenda as… Read More