Month: November 2018

UKGC Reports on Underage Gambling

UKGC Reports on Underage Gambling

Posted by | Nov 26, 2018 | |

The UK Gambling Commission has released a comprehensive report entitled Young People and Gambling in which it analyzed growing gaming addiction among youngsters. Underage gambling, the report outlined, had risen by 2% since 2017. UKGC and Underage Gambling The latest UK Gambling Commission report targeted a particularly vulnerable group, adolescent aged 11-16. The report stated simple, asking how many of the targeted group members had spent money on various gambling products. Around 14% confirmed that they had participated in a form of gambling in the week before they were interviewed. On average, everyone spent estimated £16 on different activities...

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Jackpocket Obtains iCAP Certification from NCPG

Jackpocket Obtains iCAP Certification from NCPG

Posted by | Nov 19, 2018 | |

The United States is a place for technological innovation. With the now growing gaming segment, there is a lot to be done. But the US is not overlooking its commitments to responsible gaming either. Jackpocket, a mobile-first start-up that is assisting lotteries across the country, has just been granted a responsible gambling certification. Going USA with Jackpocket and the Lotteries Jackpocket, the US-based innovative company, has been working hard to help the country set up its lotteries that bring innovation and cloud-based solutions. However, the company has just obtained an important distinction this week. On November 15, Jackpot was...

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Senet Group Has Put Responsible Gambling as Priority

Senet Group Has Put Responsible Gambling as Priority

Posted by | Nov 12, 2018 | |

The gambling sector needs to reform itself to the point where it’s taking serious steps towards eliminating a common issue – problem gambling, thinks Senet Group’s Chief Executive Officer. Senet Group CEO on Problem Gambling Social responsibility must be bolstered among gambling operators, estimates Senet Group’s CEO Sarah Hanratty who spoke to a respected media outlet specializing in bringing around business news from the sector. With the Responsible Gambling Week now behind us, Hanratty acknowledged the significant progress that has been achieved over the past few years and continues to be made today. However, in order to create the...

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Irish Greyhound Board Gets Behind Responsible Gambling

Irish Greyhound Board Gets Behind Responsible Gambling

Posted by | Nov 5, 2018 | |

As the Responsible Gambling Week gets underway, more business leaders and regulators are encouraging people to practice responsible gambling. The latest appeal comes from the Irish Greyhound Board Responsible Gambling Week with the Greyhounds The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has made an official statement in which the body advised customers to bet responsibly and not get carried away. The statement coincided with the beginning of the Responsible Gambling Week 2018 and the stepping-down of British Sports Minister Tracey Crouch over a failure to agree on a deadline for the Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). Estimated 6,000 customers along with 300...

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