Legal
December 22, 2023

UK Health Department Alerts on Aripiprazole’s Link to Problem Gambling

The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has raised an alarm for healthcare professionals regarding the prescription-only drug aripiprazole, warning of its potential to provoke compulsive behaviors, including problem gambling. Aripiprazole, marketed under brand names like Abilify and Aristada, is commonly prescribed for schizophrenia and certain bipolar disorder cases. Critical Health Alert: Aripiprazole […]

Daily News , EMEA , Regulation
December 8, 2023

UK Minister Stuart Andrew Assures Smooth Transition to New Gambling Levy

Stuart Andrew, the UK’s Minister for Gambling, has provided pivotal reassurances to gambling support organizations, emphasizing that the proposed statutory levy on gambling operators will bolster, not disrupt, the existing support infrastructure. Speaking at the influential GambleAware conference, he addressed key concerns about the potential impact of the new levy on community-based charities. In a […]

Business
November 21, 2023

Belgian Association of Gaming Operators Launches Duty of Care to Promote Responsible Gambling

Belgium’s BAGO Sets New Benchmark in Responsible Gaming with Pioneering Duty of Care Initiative The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is taking a proactive stance in reshaping the gambling landscape with its newly introduced Duty of Care, a commitment to promote responsible gambling and mitigate problem gambling risks. Amidst criticism and demonization of the […]

Business , Daily News , EMEA
November 10, 2023

GambleAware’s New Data Maps Illuminate UK Gambling Harm Hotspots

In a groundbreaking development for the UK gambling sector, GambleAware, a prominent grant-making body backed by the gaming industry, has unveiled detailed data maps illustrating the landscape of gambling harms across the nation. These maps serve as a crucial visual tool for stakeholders within the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), providing in-depth insights into problem […]