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October 24, 2020

Return of Premier League fuels rise in bets as fans oppose gambling sponsorships

The return of live televised Premier League football is fuelling a sharp rise in online gambling, according to new research. It comes as fans have expressed concerns over the sport’s relationship with the betting industry, with a third of supporters admitting they are put off buying their team’s shirt if it has a betting sponsor... Read More
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October 3, 2020

Betting companies to monitor high spending ‘VIP’ gamblers under new rules

Betting companies will have to make sure high-value gamblers are spending sustainably under new guidance aimed at cleaning up ‘VIP customer’ schemes. The Gambling Commission has introduced new guidance for companies after repeated instances of failing to protect high-value and high-spending customers known as VIPs. These customers are often provided with bonuses, gifts, hospitality and... Read More
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July 4, 2020

CARE NI poll shows huge public support for gambling law reforms in Northern Ireland

The overwhelming majority of people in Northern Ireland support reforming the country’s outdated gambling laws, according to a new poll. LucidTalk, the Belfast-based polling company conducted the survey on behalf of Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) NI, a faith-based social policy charity campaigning for gambling law change and there were 1,878 responses. The results... Read More
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May 13, 2020

Betting firms told to tighten measures to protect problem gamblers

The gambling watchdog has told betting firms to tighten their measures to protect problem gamblers amid a surge in online gaming during the coronavirus lockdown. The Gambling Commission said that improved measures are needed after new evidence revealed problem gamblers may be more vulnerable due to the lockdown. It comes only weeks after Christian advocacy... Read More
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August 31, 2019

Young are ‘silent victims’ of the UK’s growing gambling problem

The Government must take action to tackle the “silent epidemic” of problem gambling among young people, a Christian advocacy group has urged. The call comes after a new report warned that betting firms are flouting advertising regulations by encouraging children to engage with gambling adverts for esports tournaments. “Betting companies are getting around advertising rules... Read More
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August 9, 2019

Wayne Rooney branded ‘highly irresponsible’ over deal with gambling firm

Wayne Rooney has been branded “highly irresponsible” over his multi-million pound deal with a gambling firm. Rooney hit headlines earlier this week as it was announced that the former Manchester United star would be making his return to English football as a player-coach. The 33-year-old will complete the current Major League Soccer (MLS) season with... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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May 26, 2019

Levy call after stars lure children into gambling

Millions of children are exposed to gambling advertising in live sports, MPs have heard, prompting calls for a mandatory levy on firms to help fund gambling addiction programmes. Shadow sport minister Rosena Allin-Khan told the House of Commons: “Some gambling companies sponsor football clubs to the tune of hundreds of millions and, in return, they... Read More
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May 11, 2019

What are the odds: betting firms won’t talk about the problems of gambling

A Christian advocacy group has told the gambling industry that it must do more to ensure the safety of vulnerable people online. Its call comes as a new study warned betting giants are doing little to promote safe gambling on Twitter, amid the ‘sheer scale’ of their marketing. “Online gambling in the UK is bigger... Read More
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September 22, 2018

Football misses goal to beat gambling

Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) has reiterated calls for a public debate on gambling’s relationship with football after the head of the NHS insisted that Premier League clubs should do more to help tackle gambling addiction. Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, said reports that some foreign betting companies are “failing to play... Read More
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