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October 23, 2019

Children’s Commissioner for England calls for changes to gambling laws

The Children’s Commissioner is calling for new rules to address worries children have expressed about how they feel out of control of their spending on online games.
July 18, 2019

Bishops’ intervention could extend gambling protections across the UK

An amendment opening the way for possible alignment in gambling regulation between Northern Ireland and mainland Britain has been accepted by the Government.
June 21, 2019

Howard League launches Commission on crime and problem gambling

The commission will investigate patterns of crime linked to problem gambling, and the societal harms that connect the two, before seeking to make recommendations for government, the gambling industry and within the criminal justice system.
December 12, 2018

Barclays bank gives customers power to block gambling transactions

Customers will be able to ‘turn off’ payments for gambling websites and betting shops.
September 26, 2018

Scottish Health Survey released

Around a fifth of single parents had worried that they would run out of food due to lack of money during the previous 12 months.
July 8, 2018

Delay to FOBT stake cut 'could cost gamblers £3 billion'

On average £5 million a day is being lost on FOBT machines, meaning a two year delay could see £3.6 billion lost before the stake is cut.
May 17, 2018

Government to cut Fixed Odds Betting Terminals maximum stake from £100 to £2

The maximum stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals are to be reduced from £100 to £2 to reduce the risk of gambling-related harm, Minister for Sport and Civil Society Tracey Crouch announced today
February 15, 2018

Tougher standards on gambling advertising announced

Tougher standards have been introduced for advertising gambling, with a focus on advertisements which appeal to problem gamblers, and on free bets and bonuses.
January 23, 2018

Citizens Advice calls for mandatory levy on gambling companies

Citizens Advice is calling on the government to take advantage of unused powers to require betting companies to pay more towards tackling gambling-related harm, instead of allowing the industry to decide how much they contribute.
November 28, 2017

Bishop urges Christians to make voices heard on fixed odds betting terminals

A bishop is seeking to mobilise Christians to press the Government to limit the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals to £2.