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Government under fire for failing to back mandatory betting levy
The Ladbrokes owner GVC has announced proposals to protect problem gamblers
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The Gambling Commission says under its three-year strategy they will cut gambling-related harm “much faster”. The national strategy focuses on prevention, education and treatment and support for problem gamblers. Ahead of the announcement, two UK betting giants said they would change how they advertise as part of their attempts to... -
EXCLUSIVE: As part of £20.5bn ‘health boost’, problem gamblers will gain access to more mental health support Prime Minister Theresa May will target gambling addicts as part of her £20.5billion NHS shake-up. They will be among the extra 380,000 adults and 350,000 young people given access to mental health... -
One of Britain’s biggest bookmakers agreed to pay £1m to the victims of a problem gambler who had stolen the money he was using to bet, in return for a pledge not to inform the industry regulator. Ladbrokes showered the gambling addict with thousands of pounds-worth of gifts over two... -
Northern Territory Racing Commission orders Betfair Australia ordered to refund A$150,000 to problem gambler. Betfair Australia (owned by Crown Resorts), has been ordered to refund A$150,000 and pay a fine of A$13,000 for allowing a problem gambler to reverse a withdrawal request. An investigation by the Northern Territory Racing Commission... -
A MGM Resorts International foi homenageada com o Prémio de Responsabilidade Social Corporativa do Conselho Nacional sobre o Problema do Jogo (NCPG), na sexta-feira, na 32a Conferência Nacional sobre o problema do jogo em Cleveland. O programa da empresa GameSense já está a transformar a forma como a indústria... -
Para além de apresentar o novo objetivo corporativo da William Hill ‘Ninguém prejudicado pelo jogo’, o Chefe Executivo do Grupo, Phillip Bowcock, já escreveu uma carta aberta aos investidores e partes interessadas do setor com os detalhes aperfeiçoados das iniciativas da William Hill sobre a responsabilidade social e sustentabilidade... -
Contents The structure of the five-day workshop at a glance How to use this training package: LESSON 1: Organizational vulnerability to corruption – the risk management solution LESSON 2: Challenges associated with the organization of major events LESSON 3: The United Nations Convention against Corruption LESSON 4: Strategic planning... -
The Gambling Commission has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a domestic charter for Sports Governance in the UK and will support ongoing work towards the preparation of a Code of Sports Governance in the UK. The Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit continues to receive a steady flow of reports... -
Regulations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016 On 8 December 2015, the IOC Executive Board approved the Regulations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016 on the prevention of the manipulation of Olympic competitions. Regulations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016 … …... -
Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions On 8 December 2015, the IOC Executive Board approved the first edition of the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions on the prevention of the manipulation of Olympic competitions. Olympic Movement Code on... -
The 2016 edition of the collection “Ethics” The 2016 edition of the collection “Ethics” includes the IOC Code of Ethics and all its implementing provisions, including the Rules of Conduct for the Candidature Process Olympic Games 2024, the Rules Concerning Conflicts of Interests, the Basic Universal Principles of Good... -
IOC Code of Ethics At its meeting of 7-8 June 2015 in Lausanne, the IOC Executive Board approved the revision of the Code of Ethics, the Statutes and Rules of Procedure of the Ethics Commission as recommended by Olympic Agenda 2020. The Code of Ethics is an integral part... -
FIRST INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR SPORTS INTEGRITY ADOPTS ROADMAP FOR FUTURE ACTION TO PROTECT CLEAN ATHLETES IOC launches whistle-blower hotline for competition manipulation and other ethical issues that threaten the integrity of sport Another Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendation was implemented today when the International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) met... -
Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on the manipulation of sports competitions with regard to matters related to substantive criminal law and judicial cooperation in criminal matters. CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL Match-fixing is widely regarded... -
Adopted Resolutions Resolution No. 1 Corruption in sport Resolution No. 2.1 Current Issues in Pan-European Sport Co-operation Co-operation between the Council of Europe and the European Union Resolution No. 2.2 Current Issues in Pan-European Sport Co-operation Revising the 1985 European Convention on Spectator Violence Resolution No. 2.3 Current Issues... -
Council of Europe convention of the manipulation of sports competitions … Full list Chart of signatures and ratifications of Treaty 215 Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions Status as of 23/06/2016 Title Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions Reference CETS No.215... -
Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions Preamble The member States of the Council of Europe and the other signatories to this Convention, Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members; Considering the Action Plan of... -
TABLE OF CONTENTS … 1. Prevention 2. Risk management 3. Information gathering 4. Investigation 5. Disciplinary Proceedings & Sanctions 6. Substantive law Annexe … Specific Recommendadtions to Combat Match Manipulation... -
Study on sports organisers’ rights in the European Union – Executive Summary … EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The legal protection of rights to sporting events (”sports organisers’ rights”) is a contentious issue. While in recent years distinct aspects of the problem have been addressed by legislatures and courts, both at the... -
Study on sports organisers rights in the European Union – Final Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The legal protection of rights to sporting events (”sports organisers’ rights”) is a contentious issue. While in recent years distinct aspects of the problem have been addressed by legislatures and courts, both at the national... -
Staying On Side. How to Stop Match Fixing “We strongly believe awareness-raising and education are key to tackling the problem of match-fixing. As an anti-corruption organisation with experience helping people say no to corruption, Transparency International can offer support to those in football who have to come to grips...
