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Operators pledge strong support for Responsible Gambling Week with eye-catching new initatives
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Responsible Gambling Week 2018 will be bigger and bolder than last year’s inaugural campaign, with operators announcing strong support for the event in the first week of November.
More than 127,000 staff at more than 11,000 gambling venues and online sites in the UK and Ireland will take part in Responsible Gambling Week, sparking a national conversation with customers and their friends and families about what it means to gamble responsibly.
All gambling operators have committed to the campaign, taking place from November 1-7, which is organised by the Industry Group For Responsible Gambling, and will promote consistent messages and branding in venues, online and on their social channels.
Several operators, suppliers and publishers have announced significant initiatives to ensure the campaign reaches the widest possible audience:
- JPJ Group is donating advertising space at key London Underground stations throughout Responsible Gambling Week
- Clarion Gaming is funding a targeted influencer engagement campaign to run on Instagram before and during the week
- Aspers, Mecca, William Hill and Cashino provided staff and venues for campaign imagery
- Virgin Games mocked up its site for a Responsible Gambling Week ‘takeover’
- Genting staff are organising a wide range of charity fundraising events at their venues throughout Responsible Gambling Week
- Leading trade publications and online platforms are donating advertising space
Other operators will announce their own initiatives in the coming weeks and the event is supported by gambling charities, GambleAware, GamCare, and YGam (Young Gamblers Education Trust), and by the Gambling Commission.
Responsible Gambling Week now has its own website, https://responsiblegamblingweek.org/ which includes details of all companies and organisations who are supporting the campaign. Operators and supporters can download responsible gambling literature and other campaign materials from the site. Practical advice for customers is being shared on the campaign’s social channels @RGweek18 and the campaign hashtag is #RGWeek18.
John Hagan, Chairman of the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling, said:
“It is heartening to see the support of leading operators for Responsible Gambling Week. Our aim is to make the event bigger and better than last year and we are using the collective networks, venues and staff of all gambling sectors, and our digital channels, to reach a wider audience and raise awareness”.
Simon Wykes, CEO of Jackpotjoy Operations Ltd, said:
“JPJ Group plc fully supports Responsible Gambling Week. Preventing the harms associated with problem gambling is a shared goal among companies working in the gaming industry, and one of the most effective ways to ensure players gamble responsibly is to arm them with the information they need to make responsible choices.”
This year’s campaign includes Ireland for the first time, where it will be supported by more than 800 bookmakers, and by the Arcades Association, the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland, Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish Greyhound and Horse Racing Tote.
Sharon Boyne, Chairperson of the Irish Bookmakers Association, said:
“We are delighted to be partnering with the IGRG and joining their Responsible Gambling Week. Merging both campaigns can only help to increase the impact and reach of the campaign and ensure maximum coverage for the week”.
ABOUT RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING WEEK:
The theme of the week is ‘Let’s Talk About Responsible Gambling’ and practical advice will be shared through social media channels to ensure responsible gambling messages reach the widest possible audience.
The event is being organised by the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG), which, through its member trade associations, covers online, amusement arcades, bingo clubs, bookmakers and casinos.
Among the activities taking place during the week is a responsible gambling training programme being run by the charities, GamCare and YGam (Young Gamblers Education Trust ) for teachers, university professionals and community workers who work with younger people.
At every gambling venue in the country, responsible gambling literature will be made available to customers, designed to trigger conversations about how to keep gambling fun and safe. Customers who need further help or information will be signposted to GambleAware, an independent charity which funds research, education and treatment, and is supporting Responsible Gambling Week.
ABOUT IGRG:
- Established in 2014, the IGRG promotes socially responsible gambling within the British gambling industry, in support of the three licensing objectives in the Gambling Act 2005.
- The IGRG comprises the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB); British Amusement Machine Association (BACTA); The Bingo Association (BA); National Casino Forum (NCF); and Remote Gambling Association (RGA).
- IGRG’s member associations represent some 640 operators and 8,500 licensed premises, reflecting the spectrum of gambling businesses.
- igrg.uk
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AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service Surpasses $80 Million Returned to Players
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The AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service is a vital wheel in the mechanism of AskGamblers, and lately, that wheel has been spinning faster than ever. After reaching the $70 million milestone only a few months ago, the service has now gone above and beyond once again.
At AskGamblers, every complaint is handled with care and persistence to ensure fair treatment for players facing issues with online casinos. The most recent case involved a user who had difficulties withdrawing their winnings from Jackbit Casino. The amount in question was significant – $3,311,000.
After the AGCCS team reached out to the casino, the issue was resolved in less than two weeks, and the player successfully received their funds.
Since its launch in 2009, AGCCS has now returned over $80 million to players across the globe.
Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: “Every time our complaint team reaches a new milestone, I’m reminded of how much passion and effort they put into helping players. We’re proud of them and the impact they’re making – it’s a reminder that fairness in gaming really matters.”
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UK Gambling Commission Concludes Four-part Series on Illegal Online Gambling
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The UK Gambling Commission has published the fourth and final report in its series exploring the complex and evolving issue of illegal online gambling.
The series — launched earlier this year — set out to improve understanding of consumer engagement with illegal online gambling, the risks it poses and the actions being taken to disrupt it.
Over the past months, the Commission has published three reports examining:
Part 1: Consumer awareness, drivers and motivations
Part 2: Consumer engagement and trends
Part 3: Disruption of illegal online gambling
This report — “Estimating the size of the illegal online gambling market” — explores the challenges of quantifying an activity that is, by its nature, hidden.
Understanding the challenge
The report highlights that while measuring the scale of the illegal online gambling market is essential for effective enforcement and policy-making, doing so presents significant methodological challenges. Reliable data is limited, and assumptions are often required to fill gaps — meaning that confidence in any single estimate is inherently constrained.
The Commission draws parallels with other areas of illicit activity, such as the trade in illegal tobacco, where government departments face similar difficulties estimating financial impact.
Building on progress
Although no single estimate of market size has been published, the Commission’s work to date has built a stronger evidence base and clearer understanding of both consumer behaviour and illegal operator tactics.
The series has found that:
• consumer motivations to use illegal sites are varied — there is no single driver of engagement
• some consumers are unaware that they are gambling illegally, highlighting the need for greater public awareness
• not all activity in the illegal market represents a direct loss to the regulated sector, as some consumers are self-excluded or otherwise unable to gamble legally
• there is currently no evidence of sustained growth in engagement with illegal websites where data has been collected
• a range of disruption and enforcement tactics are being deployed, supported by cross-industry and international collaboration.
A shared responsibility
The Commission emphasises that tackling illegal gambling requires a coordinated response. Efforts to measure, monitor and disrupt the illegal market will depend on continued collaboration across government, industry, digital platforms and financial services.
Chief Executive, Andrew Rhodes said: “Illegal online gambling remains a serious threat to consumers and to the integrity of the regulated market.
“While measuring the full scale of the problem is complex, our understanding is growing — and so too is our ability to disrupt illegal operators.
“Our independent research has strengthened the evidence base, improved transparency, and underlined that progress depends on a collective effort across sectors.”
Next steps
Although this marks the end of the current series, the Commission will continue its programme of research, data collection and enforcement activity.
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NuxGame Wins in Two Categories at EiGE Awards 2025
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NuxGame has earned two respected titles at the 2025 European iGaming Excellence (EiGE) Awards:
• Best Innovation in iGaming Technology
• Best Marketing Campaign: “DONUT MISS OUT”
These awards, presented at the European Gaming Congress in Warsaw, recognise teams that achieve strong results and help create the future of iGaming.
“Best Innovation in iGaming Technology” Award
This award celebrates products that meaningfully improve how operators launch, personalise and scale. It reflects the company’s ability to simplify iGaming operations through one online casino API, fast launch times, powerful analytics and tools that effectively boost player engagement.
What Made “DONUT MISS OUT” the Best Marketing Campaign
The “DONUT MISS OUT” campaign brought a friendly brand experience to iGB L!VE London and supported clear sales objectives, leading to high engagement and relevant business leads.
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