Author: Anna Kamber

UKGC Welcomes Seven New Commissioners

UKGC Welcomes Seven New Commissioners

Posted by | Nov 6, 2023 | |

In a move aimed at diversifying its leadership and expertise, the Gambling Commission has appointed seven new commissioners, none of whom come from a traditional gambling background. The depth of experience and insight from disciplines including law, regulation, health, finance, and public service that these individuals bring to the commission should make it better able to uphold its mandate of promoting consumer protection and responsible gaming. Appointed by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, these new commissioners are tasked with helping the commission fulfill its licensing objectives among other commission duties. Why Now? The Gambling Commission has taken...

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Victoria’s Tower Hotel Under Fire for Gaming Malpractices

Victoria’s Tower Hotel Under Fire for Gaming Malpractices

Posted by | Oct 6, 2023 | |

The Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia, is in danger of losing its license because it broke gaming laws and regulations. Under the provisions of the Gaming Regulation Act 2003, the Victorian Gaming and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has launched legal action against the operator Rumotel Pty and ordered the hotel to resolve the non-compliance issues it has been having. The biggest issue is that The Tower neglects to provide users with the pre-engagement option YourPlay, which tracks their gaming habits. According to the allegations made by the VGCCC, Rumotel failed to comply with the mandated installation of...

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United Arab Emirates Establishes Federal Gambling Regulatory Body

United Arab Emirates Establishes Federal Gambling Regulatory Body

Posted by | Sep 6, 2023 | |

With the formal formation of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made substantial progress in regulating the gambling industry. The WAM, the United Arab Emirates’ official news agency, made the statement late on Sunday, September 3. UAE’s government has charged this new agency with developing rules for the country’s commercial and state-run gambling industries. All regulatory activities, including the granting of licenses, will fall under the GCGRA’s purview as it takes on a central position in the Emirates. The considerable change in strategy shown by the decision to concentrate gambling regulation at...

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Kentucky Prioritizes Problem Gambling Fund as Sports Betting Launch Approaches

Kentucky Prioritizes Problem Gambling Fund as Sports Betting Launch Approaches

Posted by | Aug 6, 2023 | |

Ahead of the much-anticipated debut of sports betting in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear (D) has taken preventative measures by enacting emergency legislation to handle possible difficulties connected to compulsive gambling. The commonwealth wants to make sure that there are enough services available to help those with gambling-related problems. On July 27, Governor Beshear released a statement emphasizing the positive effects legal sports betting may have on the state’s economy. He did, however, stress the need for responsible sports betting and pledged his support for Kentuckians who may face challenges due to compulsive gambling. The urgent regulations lay out a...

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GambleAware Study Reveals Startling Link Between Early Exposure and Gambling Harm

GambleAware Study Reveals Startling Link Between Early Exposure and Gambling Harm

Posted by | Jul 6, 2023 | |

New data shows that roughly two-thirds of people with gambling damage had some kind of early exposure to gambling. This revolutionary study by YouGov for GambleAware found that those who were exposed to gambling at a young age (either via their own families or through exposure to advertising on television) were more likely to experience gambling-related damage as adults. Surprisingly, 64 percent of those who had suffered major injury admitted that they knew someone who gambled often before they became 18 years old. On the other hand, just 25 percent of non-gamblers reported having a comparable experience when they...

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