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British lawmakers, gambling industry representatives, anti-gambling campaigners and members of the public have been expecting compulsory affordability checks to be proposed in the sector in the review of the industry carried out by the UK Government, a new report by Ernst and Young claims. Research that was carried out for the trade body of the legal gambling and sports betting sector in the country – the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) – found that the industry kept its good performance throughout the year, although it faced the negative financial effect…

Members of Parliament are set to examine the UK Government’s approach to gambling regulation after receiving warnings that more has to be done to protect people, especially underage individuals, from gambling-related harm. The inquiry that has already been launched by the cross-party Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee is set to be investigating the progress that has been made by the Government in addressing the issues that had been previously raised by Parliament. It is set to consider how to make sure that the regulation can keep up…

The major sporting codes in Australia have turned down calls for stricter regulation of online gambling although some of the largest sports clubs and professional athletes have shared their concerns on the matter. During a federal parliamentary inquiry, the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) has shared that the existing restrictions on gambling advertising and broadcast are more than enough if individual sporting codes take necessary action. Currently, the organisation represents the National Rugby League (NRL), Rugby Australia, the Australian Football League (AFL), Football Australia, Tennis Australia, and…

Videos presenting modified news stories of Nine News are still being shared on Facebook in an attempt to deceive potential users. In this particular case, a video is telling stories of a mobile gambling application that has supposedly turned a large number of people into millionaires. As previously reported by Casino Guardian, the video has been manipulated. Whoever created it, has taken footage from a Nine News report about a ceremony held in memoriam of the late Paul Green, a rugby league coach. The footage, which was taken without permission…

The most recent betting ban in Ireland forbids Irish League players to place wagers on any football played globally. Meanwhile, Stephen McGuinness, PFA Ireland boss, prompted former internationals to be a great example and stop their collaborations with betting companies. Until the implementation of the latest ban, Irish footballers were simply not allowed to place bets on matches and competitions they were participating in. However, they are no longer allowed to make bets on any type of football event worldwide. Irish Footballers Not Able to Bet on Any Football in…

The Victorian branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) allotted a meagre $8.4 million for direct public funding despite generating over $163 million in gambling revenue during the last financial year, the clubs’ statements indicate. RSL clubs operate as registered charities whose main objective is to provide welfare for local veterans who have served in the Australian Defence Force. They normally contain bar and dining facilities, although larger venues are also licensed to operate gaming machines. Victoria is home to nearly 300 such clubs, 50 of which…

A court has rejected Daub Alderney’s appeal against a penalty imposed by the UK gambling regulatory body. Back in September 2021, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) imposed a monetary penalty worth £5.85 million for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. As a result, Daub Alderney filed an appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal because the fine imposed by the gambling watchdog was unfair, excessive and disproportionate. After holding a hearing on the issue, Judge Findlay dismissed the gambling operator’s appeal and confirmed the Gambling Commission’s decision, saying that the country’s…

Younger audiences in Australia may be exposed to too much gambling, the Australian Gaming and Screen Alliance (AGSA) shared. The body shared its concern with the lack of adequate measures that protect young people from the dangers of various gambling mechanisms, such as loot boxes. According to the organisation, problem gambling has become a serious issue that neither the Federal Government nor state authorities have addressed adequately, and as a result can cause both serious physical and psychological harm to more vulnerable individuals. The Australian Gaming and Screen Alliance challenged…

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed that 71% of the UK public (or seven in 10 people) believe that the Government’s health messaging would not be effective at ensuring problem gambling prevention. At the same time, 47% of the public believes that suspending popular promotions, such as so-called free bets, would not help the authorities tackle gambling addiction rates in the county. The survey, which was commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council and carried out by YouGov, has come at a time when the UK Government is preparing…

Australian gambling companies are facing a strong wave of criticism after allegations that they have been targeting children with their advertising and marketing campaigns. According to the latest reports of the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), the lack of federal regulation on gambling advertising meant that companies were able to get underage individuals hooked on their services. The organisation that is aimed at preventing and minimising gambling-related harm has estimated that more than 430,000 people under the age of 16 are likely to bet online. Tim Costello, a long-time anti-gambling…