May 25, 2023

Paddy Power Betfair fined £490,000 for marketing to vulnerable consumers

The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a fine of £490,000 (€563,794/$604,918) on PPB Counterparty Services, commonly known as Paddy Power, for engaging in marketing activities directed towards customers who had previously self-excluded. It is worth noting that Paddy Power’s £490,000 fine for marketing to self-excluded customers is a direct penalty rather than a regulatory settlement, […]

May 22, 2023

GambleAware has approved a three-year extension of funding for TalkBanStop

The collaborative effort of GamCare, Gamban, and Gamstop has successfully secured funding from GambleAware for a three-year extension. This funding will enable them to continue offering support to individuals struggling with gambling-related issues. The collaborative initiative known as TalkBanStop has successfully assisted over 12,000 individuals by providing Gamban’s blocking software, GamCare’s personalized support personnel, and […]

May 3, 2023

The UK gambling white paper has received a mixed reaction from responsible gambling organizations

After a year of delays, the UK gambling white paper was published last week, presenting a cautious response to the government’s review of the 2005 Gambling Act. Rather than definitive decisions, many issues have been slated for further consultation, resulting in mixed reactions among stakeholders. While the largest gambling operators have largely welcomed the proposals, […]