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Premier League clubs to ban gambling ads on the front of football shirtsClubs in the English Premier League are set to ban gambling adverts on the front of football strips, after sustained pressure from campaigners.
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William Hill bookmaker handed record £19 million fine for failing customersUK bookmaker William Hill has been fined a record £19 million by the gambling regulator for "widespread" failures.
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More women problem gamblers in UK
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Gambling companies face mandatory levy under government plans, reports suggestThe gambling industry will face a compulsory levy to help fund gambling treatment, education, and research under government reform proposals, reports from Whitehall suggest.
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Govt considering levy on betting companies as CARE urges actionThe UK government is considering a statutory levy on betting companies as part of promised gambling reforms, the Sun newspaper has said.
Gambling
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Police now screening for gambling addictionPolice officers in England and Wales are now routinely screening criminal suspects for a gambling addiction, it has emerged.
Gambling
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MPs launch investigation into regulation of gamblingThe Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) select committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s approach to the regulation of gambling, following warnings that “more needs to be done to protect…
Gambling
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New lessons on gambling and gaming dangers published in Northern IrelandSchools in Northern Ireland are being urged to makes use of new lessons on gambling and gaming awareness for 11 to 14-year-old children.
Gambling
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Health bosses call out betting industry after surge in suicidal gambling addictsA surge in suicidal gambling addicts turning up to A&E is adding to the pressure on the NHS and ‘predatory’ gambling firms are to blame, doctors have warned.
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People who bet on sports are more likely to develop a problem, study suggestsA study showing people who bet on sports are more likely to succumb to problem gambling underlines the need for UK Government action.
Gambling
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CARE "ready for Rishi" to curb big bettingCARE has urged Rishi Sunak to deliver on promised gambling reforms as it emerges more young people than ever have a problem habit.
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