Although safe gambling is on topic year-round, it’s that time of the year when the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) reminds us all of the best practices, risks, and ways to approach gambling.
It’s important to note that the initiative collaborates with various stakeholders in the gambling industry, including casinos, betting shops, online gaming operators, and trade associations. Learn all the details and how you can get involved!
UK Safer Gambling Week is an annual campaign that promotes safer gambling practices. It aims to increase awareness of responsible gambling resources and provides support to individuals who may be struggling with gambling-related issues.
It takes place from 18th–24th November 2024, and it’s an online campaign that invites everyone to get involved. You can do so by sharing their social media posts, posting about the event on your websites, or physically circulating their campaign artwork—to name a few options.
You can find a wide range of materials and resources on their website. The resources include information for different groups wanting to understand and address gambling-related issues and ways to deal with them.
The website provides an abundance of advice on what to do if you are in doubt about your gambling practices as well as educates beginners on how to best approach the betting industry. They also educate you on setting your limits, self-excluding from gambling, and much more.
Here is some practical advice for those wanting to practice safe gambling:
Creating a culture where players feel informed, encouraged, and empowered to make responsible decisions is the aim of UK Safer Gambling Week. It strives to make gambling safer throughout the UK.
