Month: July 2018

Gamcare Makes an Impression on Sweden

Gamcare Makes an Impression on Sweden

Posted by | Jul 30, 2018 | |

Stockholm councillor Norma Stephenson has become the spearhead of a new campaign that will ask for more safety nets when it comes to gambling safety. Stephenson’s position comes shortly after she attended a Gamcare presentation dedicated to the topic of problem gambling and how to improve security overall. The Authorities Alerted The police and competent authorities have also been stepping up their efforts insofar as reckless gambling is concerned. Stephenson will seek to help those who are already suffering from any form of problem gambling, which is interfering with their private lives. Stephenson has also insisted that the findings...

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MGM Recognized for Responsible Gambling Efforts

MGM Recognized for Responsible Gambling Efforts

Posted by | Jul 23, 2018 | |

Responsible gambling and social responsibility have always been two of the most-touted aspects of any legal bookmaker or gambling firm. However, there have been significant discrepancies between what is said and ultimately – what is done. These discrepancies are not the making of poor circumstances, they often stem from the operators themselves, which is even a more frightening revelation. Keeping the Industry in Check Regulators and watch dogs have been hard on the trail of companies that allow themselves to flaunt the regulation in all sorts of obscene ways. However, despite the hard-hitting regulations, lawmakers have had their hands...

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Poland’s Struggles with Legalizing Gambling

Poland’s Struggles with Legalizing Gambling

Posted by | Jul 16, 2018 | |

Poland has remained rather intransigent in its stance on gambling. While it’s no surprise that the country is not the flagship adopter of gambling regulations, Polish Finance Ministry remains firmly opposed against any sort of legalization. Not only that, but the Ministry, charged with overseeing the industry, is now stepping up its efforts to penalize wrongdoers in a bid to make an example. Poland has now started an anti-gambling campaign that intends to purge all operators targeting its citizens. Estimated 2,400 domains will be blocked between Internet Service Providers (ISP). Some of the most popular names in the offshore...

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UK Bolsters Advertising Rules for Gambling

UK Bolsters Advertising Rules for Gambling

Posted by | Jul 9, 2018 | |

The UK is definitely one of the best places on Earth to be a punter. According to a statistic carried out by the UK Gambling Commission, estimated 63% of all people living in the country gambled at least once in 2017. That’s a rather telling figure that reveals the scope of the whole undertaking. And so, with the UK being one of the most lenient regions where gambling is endorsed, you may be thinking to yourself. Are these chaps really bothering doing something about prevention? The answer is a simple yes. The UK Gambling Commission and NGO initiatives such...

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GambleAware Continues to Bolster Anti-Addiction Campaigns

GambleAware Continues to Bolster Anti-Addiction Campaigns

Posted by | Jul 2, 2018 | |

The United Kingdom has long been one of the bastions of gambling. Not only that, but the nation has strong traditions. One of the world’s best-established bodies that prevent gambling addiction, GambleAwarehas decided to yet again step up its game. GambleAware, the UK-based charity fighting gambling addiction is now crafting a new ad campaign to further boost the awareness for gambling and the problems it entails. It has been a most surprising turn of events with quite a fair handful of people becoming problem gamblers despite the strong opposition and widespread charities the United Kingdom has put in place....

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