The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the easing of lockdown regulations continued to impact gambling behaviour in Great Britain. The new data reflects the period between March and September, and includes both online and in-person gambling. The latest data shows the online market continues to evolve, seeing a 7% increase in active accounts. This was […]
Data shows impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour in the UK
The Gambling Commission has published data showing how Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted gambling behaviour in the United Kingdom in the period between March and August 2020. The latest data shows the online market contracting slightly over the period including national lockdown, although it is conceded that this could be attributable to the break in English Premier League football and […]
European gambling associations renew commitment to safer online gambling as Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions return
As coronavirus-related (COVID-19) restrictions return across Europe, fifteen online gambling associations publicly renewed their commitment to safer gambling and responsible advertising. The reintroduction of severe restrictions across the continent could lead to citizens once again spending prolonged periods at home, and raises concerns that isolation could increase the risks of addictive behaviours, including those related to […]