Since 2005 there has been a dramatic increase in gambling sponsorship of sport in the UK, prompting critics to call time on self-regulation in the industry.
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Studies looking at a cross section of the UK population have long recognised FOBTs as contributors to harmful gambling.
There is reason to suggest new reforms, such a banning credit bets and establishing a self-exclusion register, will have some impact in helping to tackle problem gambling online.
No state wants to see its revenue base decline – particularly when the jurisdiction benefiting doesn’t even tax (or regulate) its bookies as well as it might.
Fixed odds betting terminals attract all the attention, but something alarming is being overlooked.
The swing in betting sentiment the month before the Scottish indyref tells us Boris has his work cut out.
The desire to fritter away our pay packet on the roll of a dice may not be hardwired at all. So where does it come from?
Sorry Boris, those with a bet at stake think we’re staying put.
An important milestone for political junkies is fast approaching: on Friday November 7 it will be six months to go until next year’s UK general election. At this stage it looks almost impossible to call…
Australia’s iconic sporting event – the Melbourne Cup – will see more than 100,000 punters pack into Flemington Racecourse this Tuesday, while those at work around the country pause to tune in to The Race…
Debate in the referendum continues to rage over to what extent we can trust the opinion polls. While the Yes side have most recently being putting their faith in the circa one million undecided voters…
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