Author: Anna Kamber

Statutory Levy to Replace GambleAware with NHS-Led Gambling Support

Statutory Levy to Replace GambleAware with NHS-Led Gambling Support

Posted by | Jul 28, 2025 | |

The UK’s system for tackling gambling-related harm is set for a major overhaul as a new statutory levy takes effect, shifting responsibility from charities to public health authorities. As part of the change, GambleAware has announced it will begin a managed wind-down, closing operations by March 2026. Public Health Approach to Take the Reins as Soon as October The new levy, expected to raise £100 million annually, will be collected from gambling operators based on their gross gambling yield, ranging from 0.1% to 1.1% depending on activity type and risk level. Funds will support research, education, and treatment efforts...

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GambleAware’s New App Empowers Young Gamblers to Cut Back and Save Money

GambleAware’s New App Empowers Young Gamblers to Cut Back and Save Money

Posted by | Jul 17, 2025 | |

GambleAware has introduced the GambleAware Support Tool, a free and anonymous mobile app aimed at helping individuals, especially young adults, manage their gambling habits before they develop into serious problems. The app’s launch follows findings from GambleAware’s 2024 Treatment and Support Survey, which revealed that young adults aged 18 to 24 are nearly twice as likely as other gamblers to want to reduce or quit gambling. The survey showed that 29 percent of this age group expressed a desire to cut down or stop gambling, compared to only 15 percent among the broader gambling population. Alexia Clifford, Chief Communications...

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NFL Funds Study on College Gambling Risks with ICRG

NFL Funds Study on College Gambling Risks with ICRG

Posted by | Jun 9, 2025 | |

College students and athletes are increasingly exposed to betting platforms, often without the tools or awareness to manage the risks. In a landscape where deposits can be made in seconds and odds are always just a tap away, it is becoming clear that the next phase of responsible gambling efforts must focus on these younger, more vulnerable populations. Recognizing this urgent need, the National Football League (NFL) has stepped in with a $600,000 grant from its foundation to support a groundbreaking research initiative led by the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). The goal is to explore gambling behaviors...

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Record Engagement and Support Following Safer Gambling Week 2024

Record Engagement and Support Following Safer Gambling Week 2024

Posted by | May 2, 2025 | |

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) released fresh statistics after Safer Gambling Week in November 2024, which highlights a notable rise in the usage of responsible gambling tools within the regulated betting sector in the United Kingdom. This spike is quite remarkable and shows that there has been a change in consumer behavior and a greater interest in safer play programs. There was a 22% rise over the previous year, with over 1.5 million unique player accounts using features like deposit limitations and time-outs since the campaign that ran from 18-24 November 2024. Almost half of the players who...

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