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The latest information on socially relevant topics such as gambling law and regulation, cultural trends and international events.

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has ordered Ladbrokes to pull one of its broadcast adverts due to it being deemed appealing to minors. Key Facts: Ladbucks is a type of in-game token used at the Ladbrokes site The company gives out free spins, free bets and other rewards via games...

An EU study has produced data about teenagers’ digital addiction and related problems. Key Facts:...

A new charity initiative has been launched in Northern Ireland after the country’s latest data...

The UKGC reports a higher-than-expected rate of frictionless risk checks. Key Facts: The UKGC launched...

Celebrity The Traitors will hit BBC screens this year. Discover why placing a bet on...

Public health groups have strongly responded to assertions made in parliament that the gambling industry...

Concerns have been raised about the rise of adult gaming centres in the UK. Key...

Government policy is unlikely to be influenced by a letter from MPs. Key Facts: Some...

New research by UK regulator the Gambling Commission (UKGC) has found that people may avoid...

There’s no direct connection between youth gaming and adult gambling, according to a recent study....

A new piece of research on gambling-related harms has been released by the UK’s regulatory...

GambleAware has released new data showing that more than 110,000 people have been helped by...

Families negatively affected by gambling are urging Sadiq Khan to ban gambling ads on the...

Concerns have been raised over the dangers related to the growing number of Adult Gaming...