NatWest intros 48-hour time-out for lifting gambling transaction block
NatWest the latest UK bank to introduce a 'cooling off' period for self-excluded gamblers looking to reactivate debit card gambling transactions.
Just 4% of UK gamblers increased spending during early pandemic lockdown
New survey shows just 4% of UK gamblers increased their spending during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Winning baccarat gamblers get reckless; losing race bettors take longer breaks
A study finds baccarat gamblers take more risks after winning than losing; online race bettors who lose take longer breaks between sessions.
UK gambling activity slows in August as pandemic restrictions lift
UK Gambling Commission data shows all gaming verticals reporting declines in active players and number of bets during August.
Australian survey claims 90% of 18-34 gamblers have problems
Australian Gambling Research Center survey makes some outlandish claims, including the idea that 90% of 18-34 gamblers have problems.
Bank Australia blocks “all gambling and gaming” via its credit cards
Bank Australia tells customers it will block “all gambling and gaming transactions” on its credit cards effective December 1, 2020.
Spain’s problem gambling rates don’t budge, new restrictions coming anyway
Spain's latest market report shows no change in problem gambling rates, calling into question new online gambling marketing restrictions.
Gamblers who block bank cards must cool off before lifting ban
Barclays introduces 72-hour cooling off period before customers can reactive gambling spending on their bank cards.
GamCare to launch one-day-only chat room for women problem gamblers
The platform will give women the chance to discuss problem gambling issues this Saturday.
UK’s female problem gamblers are young, working class, non-white
A new report from the UK's responsible gambling charity GambleAware finds female problem gamblers tend to be young, working class and non-white.
