The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes following the publication of the Labour manifesto and reflects on whether the next Government will finally take action on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling assesses evidence of gambling related crime and calls for this to be properly taken into account when DCMS decides on stake reduction measures for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) after the general election.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about the bookmaking sector and concerns over whistle-blowers and the new horseracing levy.

Any manifesto commitment other than a £2 maximum stake will be going soft on the bookies, says the Campaign for Fairer Gambling.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling ask questions about the high street betting shops which allow young people to gamble without properly checking ID.

The Amateur Swimming Association has changed its name. PoliticsHome spoke to newly appointed CEO Jane Nickerson about the reasons for the change, and what happens next. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling asks questions about projections of betting shop closures which could take place if changes to fixed odds betting terminal stake levels are brought in by the Government.

Derek Webb, founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling provides more context to the FOBT fiasco. 

The Amateur Swimming Association has appointed Jane Nickerson as Chief Executive Officer.

Campaign for Fairer Gambling founder Derek Webb criticises a recent event to discuss gambling policy which failed to address the issue of addiction to fixed odds betting terminals.

The finalists of the British Safety Council’s Young Filmmakers Competition 2017 have been announced. Alienating effects of modern technology, street crime and climate change were identified as key modern risks by young filmmakers. 

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling poses questions which it believes should be asked of high street bookmakers like William Hill.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling asks questions about MPs & peers raising issues relating to the gambling sector in parliament.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling asks questions about the independent charity GambleAware and what it is doing to reduce the damage caused by fixed odds betting terminals in the UK.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling responds to recent criticism of an APPG report on fixed odds betting terminals.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling criticises the work of the All Party Parliamentary Betting and Gaming Group and writes that the group should focus on protecting gambling consumers rather than protecting the bookmaking firms, many of which are located offshore.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling urges MPs to support its aims and that of the APPG on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to reduce the maximum stake on these machines to £2 per spin.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling writes about initiatives put forward by betting companies to eradicate problem gambling and encourage gamblers to reduce the time or amounts they gamble.

Britain’s bookmakers are demanding an urgent inquiry into a new report by the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) All-Party Parliamentary Group.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling suggests that the profits of high street betting shop companies come at the expense of problem gambler addiction to fixed odds betting terminals. 

Following the success of similar events, the Association of British Bookmakers has teamed up with the Chinese National Healthy Living Centre (CNHLC) and GamCare to run ‘Gamble Aware Week Chinatown’ this week.

Since 2013, the economic research consultancy, Landman Economics, has undertaken several research projects for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) on the economic impact of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). This article presents a summary of their most important findings. 

Derek Webb, founder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling comments on recent fixed odds betting terminal (FOBT) news.

The Campaign for Fairer Gambling reviews 2016 and efforts to reduce the impact of fixed odds betting terminals on problem gamblers.