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Britain's Responsible Gambling Fund, a charity that allocated funds for the research, education and treatment of gambling, has announced its split from industry-led fund raising organisation the GREaT Foundation. Current arrangement "unworkable" RGF said in a statement this week that its arrangement with the foundation was "unworkable", as its trustees found they were unable to operate with the degree of independence consistent with their own governance duties under charity law. The fund said it had already made commitments extending over a number of years and urged GREat to honour them. It added that GREaT had already pledged its support to ensure the best possible outcome for beneficiaries. Tackling problem gambling Formed in 2009, RGF forms part of the arrangement formed by the Gambling Commission Review, and is tasked with distributing funds to take on problem gambling across all fields of the gaming industry, including online betting and online casinos. Last year it made awarded grants and contracts to the value of £5.7 million, and commissioned the Royal College of GPs to run a training programme to improve the manner in which doctors and health care workers spot people who face harm from problem gambling.
The UK Gambling Commission - the watchdog of gambling activity throughout the United Kingdom, has released its latest UK gambling prevalence study. The research was independently conducted by the specialist marketing service ICM Research. Among others, the findings suggest that remote gambling has enjoyed a bumper year, in spite of difficulties in global financial markets. The survey of some 4,000 adults revealed interesting facts. Chief among them is the news that the National Lottery products are all the rage in the UK. Some 472 of 4,000 respondents participated in at least 1 form of online gambling in the past 4 weeks (from the time of the survey). At least 236 of them said that their preferred form of online gambling was the National Lottery. The Numbers Add Up When these figures are compared with the 2010 calendar year, then the percentages speak volumes about the definite growth in the online gaming sector. Compared to 2010, the number of respondents who have participated in online gaming has increased to 11.8% (2011) as opposed to 11.1% (2010), 10.5% (2009), 9.7% (2008), 8.8% (2007) and 7.2% (2006). While the jump is smaller over the past calendar year, the absolute numbers remain positive and are growing. Lotteries Take the Cake The main emphasis of the gambling statistics comes from the number of respondents participating in the lotteries. If lottery stats are excluded, then only 5.9% of those surveyed have participated in remote gaming up until June 2011. This figure is still up from 5.7% in 2010 & 2009, 5.6% in 2008, 5.2% in 2007 and 5.1% in 2006. Overall this shows a steady rise of 0.8% from 2006 levels: which is 32 players more when 4,000 are surveyed. Other Interesting Stats 9.1% of respondents admitted to purchasing National Lottery tickets in the past 4 weeks, during the year to June 2011. Stats show that it is mostly males from 18 to 44 years of age engaged in remote gaming. And of those involved in the study, some 10.5% used handheld devices, laptops or computers. Mobile phones accounted for 3.2% and digital television some 1.4%. Between June 2011 and September 2010 the average figures suggest that almost 57% of the 4,000 adults surveyed had engaged in at least 1 form of land gambling in the past 4 weeks. This figure is up from 2010 (56.7%) and 2009 (55.2%). The numbers don't lie and it was the lottery that most folks enjoyed (46.3%), good cause lottos (11.6%) and scratchcards (10.7%). Other stats reflect the following: Bingo - 3.4% Horses - 4.6% Fruit/Slot Machines - 3.3% The bulk of respondents were males over the age of 45.
Genting, operator of the popular online casino and poker room of the same name, has been named as sponsor of part of the events at London's Poker in the Park. Genting Poker in the park Under the deal, Genting's London card rooms Palm Beach and Bluff @ The Mint will be sponsoring one of the poker domes at Poker in the Park, which is being held at London's Hanover Square on September 2-3. Palm Beach, situated in Mayfair not far from where Poker in the Park will take place, has become one of the London poker community's most popular sports in recent times. South Kensington's Bluff @ The Mint is another popular venue. Europe's biggest free poker festival Poker in the Park, now in its fifth year, is Europe's largest poker festival. With more marquees, lectures and activities than ever before, and of course, live poker, event organisers are hoping it will beat last year's record of 20,000 visitors. This year the event will also bring back its two giant poker domes, which will host live sit and go's 24/7. Last year the domes were among the most popular attractions of Poker in the Park, with long queues of players waiting to play from all over the United Kingdom.
William Hill is perhaps the best known betting operator in Great Britain, so when the company comes out and criticizes the British government over proposed new gambling reforms people stand up and take note. 'Stepping on a minefield' Hill's CEO Ralph Topping slammed the government for its proposed changes to the licensing and taxation of online gambling, telling the Chronicle newspaper in an exclusive interview that it is "stepping on a minefield." Topping accused politicians of taking an unreasonable approach with its proposal, saying: If politicians act holistically, people might think that was a reasonable approach, but if they salami slice things, they're in danger of making huge mistakes and getting into legal territory they wouldn't enjoy." William Hill already moved its entire internet gambling division to Gibraltar to avoid high taxation in the UK, which was affecting its ability to compete with other European gambling companies. Britain's US-inspired proposal British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is behind the push to reform the country's gambling regulations in the aftermath of Black Friday, in which major online poker operators were indicted by US prosecutors. Under the measures, new restrictions could be imposed on advertising activities of offshore operators, and the White List, which allows brands to function without receiving UK Gambling Commission licenses, could also be headed for the dustbin. This is so that offshore operators will also be brought under Britain's taxation regime.
Loaded magazine was first published back in 1994 and it has grown in leaps and bounds since. This lad-culture magazine is a leading UK periodical which showcases a wide variety of male interest topics. These include ladies, ladies and ladies and of course cars, fashion, sports and aesthetics. And now this popular magazine will be paired up with its very own online casino and mobile casino too. Thanks to white label gaming solutions developer - Plus-Five Gaming - a highly entertaining online/mobile casino has now been developed. Plus-Five Looks to Extend its Brand The new online and mobile casino operator that Plus-Five Gaming has developed - known as Loaded - was expressly developed for the selfsame magazine. This move on Plus-Five Gaming's part is an attempt to make inroads into the publishing arena in the UK. Plus-Five makes use of the AliQuantum Gaming Platform and has already partnered up with Viaden Media, Global Gaming Labs, IGSoft, Aberrant Software and Mahjong Logic among others. The strategic fit between Plus-Five Gaming and readers of Loaded Magazine is said to be a match made in heaven. The partnership also solidifies Plus-Five Gaming's status as a world class player in the online gaming arena. Loaded Magazine was approached by multiple companies which were offering white-label gaming. The actual decision to opt for Plus-Five will put Loaded Magazine squarely in the sights of gaming pundits the world over. Loaded online casino and mobile casino features high-quality games and a range of the finest online bonuses in the industry. The fact that the magazine will maintain significant control over their product offering is particularly alluring to this nouveau gaming entrant. Other Notable Partnerships between Casinos and Magazines In December of 2009, 3D poker gaming operator PKR.com had signed a partnership with the United Kingdom's IPC Media - the stated publisher of Nuts and Loaded. Loaded was recently sold by IPC Media to Vitality Publishing in October 2010.
Online betting exchange William Hill has continued its strong relationship with Scottish football, thanks to a fresh deal worth several million pounds. William Hill Scottish Cup The three-year agreement between the two parties, which is worth several million pounds, will see one of the oldest national cup competitions on the planet renamed the William Hill Scottish Cup. This is fantastic news for the cup, which has been sponsor-less since previous backer Tennants left at the end of their deal in 2007. The Scottish Cup was supported financially by the local government and FA in the four intervening years. Biggest bookie in Scotland William Hill is one of the biggest bookmakers operating in Scotland, with more than 300 bricks-and-mortar betting shops in the country and a huge online presence as well. It is the official betting partner of the Scottish Premier League, and also backs other big local sporting events. Company chairman Gareth Davis called the cup deal an honour, and said it was fitting that Scotland's "most established and biggest bookmaker" would have its name attached to the oldest Association trophy in world football. Glasgow rivals Rangers and Celtic are of course the sportsbook's favourites to take out the Cup, with Hearts, Dundee Utd and Aberdeen also considered strong contenders.
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Britain is to have a new, high-profile National Gambling Helpline, accessible to those affected by problem gambling. Anyone whose life is negatively impacted by their use of real or online casinos, sportsbooks, betting shops, or any kind of gambling facility, will be able to call the addiction phone line free of charge and speak to a counsellor. Expected Launch Date Right now it's still not clear when the helpline will go live, but the various bodies driving the project have promised to reach an agreement by the end of September 2011. The deal will finance the helpline venture for at least the next two years. The brains and muscle behind the project are: The Responsible Gambling Fund; the GREat Foundation (an industry-led professional fund-raiser); and GamCare (a UK-based gambling addiction support and awareness group). Who Will Benefit? It's not only problem gamblers who will receive non-judgemental advice and support from the new helpline, but their friends and family too. Like alcoholism, gambling addiction can take its toll on anyone who loves or cares about the person affected. Friends and relatives of an addicted gambler will be able to call the helpline for advice even if he or she is not yet ready to seek help. Signs of a Gambling Problem Problem gambling affects people differently and comes in different levels of severity. There are many signs that gambling has stopped being a hobby and become a dependency. Simply playing too much or being unable to stop playing is one symptom, but many problem gamblers find it difficult to identify this behaviour in themselves. Ask yourself the following concrete questions: Have you ever lied to anyone about much time you spend gambling? Have you ever not been able purchase something necessary for yourself or your family because you had already spent the money on gambling? Have you ever been late to work, or too tired or stressed to work efficiently because of gambling? If the answers to any of these questions is yes, then it could be a sign that your gambling has become problematic.
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In a survey by William Hill Bingo, it has been revealed that 69% of Brits believe in luck. The data has been split down to regional levels, so in which areas of the UK do you think people feel the luckiest? The Luck of the Irish Location matters! There is a big discrepancy in people's attitude to luck depending on where they hail from. 62.5% of the people from Northern Ireland are convinced they are lucky as opposed to just 29% of Scots. The Scots aren't the only pessimistic lot. People from the North West, North East, Yorkshire and the Midlands also felt their luck wasn’t in but other areas fared much better.55.3% of Welsh respondents felt lucky, 54.2% of Londoners and 52.2% of those living in the East of the UK. Who's the most Superstitious? The poll also found that us Brits are a superstitious nation - with 57.5% taking heed of superstitions. For example, 39.8% won’t walk under ladders, 30% won’t reveal their birthday wish after blowing out their candles, 8.7% would bring a lucky charm into an interview or exam and 0,8% would carry a lucky rabbits foot in their pocket. The survey also firmly established that the number seven is Britain’s luckiest number. Will Lady Luck Shine on You? The survey was carried out to mark the launch of William Hill Bingo’s Win-A-Car-A-Day in October promotion, where players have the chance to win a fantastic Fiat 500 - not once, not twice but everyday during October! This amazing giveaway is William Hill Bingo’s biggest ever promotion. Anna Conley, Head of Bingo at William Hill commented, ‘We’re really looking forward to the Car-A-Day promotion... we think it’ll be a huge hit with our new and existing players. Judging by our survey, the Scots probably don’t think they have any chance of winning a car, but I’ve a sneaky feeling that our first winner will come from north of the border.’ Find out all about William Hill Bingo’s crazy car capers by signing up for their brilliant online bingo site. Play all your favourite bingo games and enjoy the best online chat around.
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