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Post-Camelot National Lottery must focus on good causes and protecting players

New National Lottery operator Allwyn should ‘restore the link’ between buying a ticket and supporting worthy causes, MPs have said.

The Independent UK

Warning as one child in every classroom gambling with 'loss of control'

A new report published by the Gambling Commission found that one in every 29 children - more girls than boys - had a betting addiction or was showing signs of developing one

Daily Mirror

31% of children spent their own money on gambling in last 12 months – report

Overall, 0.9% of the age group – 11 to 16-year-olds – are classed as problem gamblers, according to the Gambling Commission’s report.

The Independent UK

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Glasgow casino to become nightclub after firm fined over money laundering concerns

The company behind the casino at the Corinthian Club was warned and ordered to pay almost £70,000 by the Gambling Commission in August last year.

Glasgow Live

William Hill owner 888 Holdings revenues down 7% as player safety rules kick in

The Gambling Commission introduced new laws last year which have reduced players’ spending

Evening Standard

How UK gambling safeguards fail to defend online punters

An Observer investigation finds Stake.com, the Australian sponsor of Everton, could be benefiting from weak controls designed to prevent British customers betting with cryptocurrency

The Guardian - UK

Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety and money laundering failings

The Gambling Commission said it has penalised the bookmaker over ‘alarming’ failures.

The Independent UK

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Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety check failings

Gambling Commission says firm failed to protect customers, with one gambler losing £70,000 in 10 hours

The Guardian - UK

Camelot drops UK national lottery legal challenge

Outgoing operator appealed against decision to award licence to its rival Allwyn from February 2024

The Guardian - UK

Good causes could lose £1bn as Camelot sues over ‘unlawful’ national lottery licence

UK Lotto operator challenges the Gambling Commission’s decision to award £6.4bn contract to its rival, Allwyn

The Guardian - UK

Sunderland shirt sponsor Spreadex to pay out £1.36m after Gambling Commission investigation

Sunderland's new principal partner has been the subject of a Gambling Commission investigation

Chronicle Live

Gambling giant that owns Ladbrokes, Coral and Foxy Bingo hit with huge £17million fine

Entain has been told to pay £17million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures after online customers were allowed to deposit large amounts without proper source of funds checks

Daily Mirror

Gambling giant Entain could lose UK licence after record £17m fine

Ladbrokes and Coral owner fined for failing to protect customers after new gambling laws came in

The Guardian - UK

Camelot continues national lottery battle with damages claim

Gambling Commission made wrong decision to name Allwyn as ‘preferred applicant’ for next 10-year licence, claims Camelot

The Guardian - UK

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The National (Scotland)

UK Government must act on collapsed betting company, says Alison Thewliss

ALISON Thewliss has demanded urgent action from the UK Government over collapsed betting company Football Index, with customers left out of pocket…

Nottingham Post

National Lottery players could lose out on millions due to suspension threat

It would be the first time in 30 years

Daily Record

National Lottery could be 'suspended' for first time due to row over licence

The Gambling Commission plans to transfer the licence from Camelot for the first time in 30 years.

Daily Mirror

National Lottery could be SUSPENDED for first time in Camelot row over licence

Lottery operators Camelot are challenging a decision to give rivals Allwyn the licence to run the game

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Financial Times

The mystery of the mogul, the casino and the heist that rocked Mayfair

The Park Lane Club was supposed to fulfil Vasilijs Melniks’ fantasy. Instead it became his torment

The Guardian - UK

National lottery: regulator will ask court to enforce Allwyn licence award

Critics say Gambling Commission’s move in legal row risks depriving good causes in UK of up to £800m

The Independent UK

One in four Britons gambling online, figures show

The Gambling Commission said this was the highest ever rate in the UK.

The Guardian - UK

National lottery: Richard Desmond takes legal action over licence award

Billionaire follows Camelot in high court bids to overturn decision to let Czech firm Allwyn run draw

The Guardian - UK

Gambling firms in Great Britain to face tougher rules on preventing harm

Gambling Commission says repeated failures by bookmakers and casinos necessitate a directive approach

The Independent UK

New National Lottery operator warns Russian sanctions could hit business

Allwyn’s parent company has links to Russian gas giant Gazprom, which has led to questions over its suitability being raised in Parliament.

Wales Online

Office Grand National sweepstake could break the law because of Covid

Lawyers say there are five rules you have to follow to avoid legal problems

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