The UK Gambling Industry, led by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), The Bingo Association (BA) and the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (bacta), has today announced that Safer Gambling Week 2020 will happen from 19th u2013 25th November. The annual project constructs on the success of Responsible Gambling Week, which began in 2017 u2013 the first campaign to join all sectors of the gaming market u2013 and marks the effective development and advancement of the on-going awareness and education campaign, participants and fans of which now extend far beyond the gaming sector.

n n n nThe leading trade associations bring together every sector of the UK betting industry through their subscription, that work with the wide and diverse variety of other supporting organisations (production, service, charities), all with the typical goal of raising awareness of more secure gambling behaviours and motivating personnel, consumers and the larger public to discuss what it suggests to bet more safely.

n n n nLet u2019s Talk About Safer Gambling will remain the strapline of Safer Gambling Week 2020: the tone set by this message has actually been well received by all advocates and has actually likewise been discovered, through research, to strike the best chord with the large and varied variety of audiences that the campaign looks for to reach. In coming together with one voice, the project, through an ever increasing number and series of advocates, is able extend its reach, year on year, and develop on and add to the work that takes place throughout the year on much safer gaming, education, awareness and assistance.

n n n nOperators promote accountable betting 365 days of the year, however Safer Gambling Week develops the opportunity for all organizations and organisations to start a conversation about safer gaming not just with their customers, however likewise with their personnel and in turn their family and friends.

n n n nMichael Dugher, Chief Executive, Betting and Gaming Council, stated: u201cAs the new body representing the wagering and video gaming industry, the BGC is committed to increasing requirements and promoting more secure betting.

n n n n u201cSafer Gambling Week is a great effort which the BGC are proud to play a leading function in. This awareness project is now in its 4th year and it has actually achieved a significant increase in engagement at all levels on the tools and assistance readily available to clients.

n n n n u201cWe accomplished over 25 million impressions on social networks in 2019, setting a brand-new standard for the campaign, which demonstrates the breadth and reach of the project.

n n n n u201cOur members are figured out to raise requirements and as part of this year u2019s project can indicate considerable modifications that we have introduced, consisting of new cooling-off periods on gaming makers, considerably increased funding for research study, education and treatment; a u2018whistle to whistle u2019 ban on marketing throughout sport; brand-new ID and age-verification checks and a restriction on betting with credit cards.

n n n n u201cAnd during the covid-19 outbreak, we have actually published a 10-pledge action strategy to promote more secure gaming, while our members also voluntarily concurred to get rid of TV and radio gaming advertising, changing their slots with safer betting messages or donating them to charity.

n n n n u201cAs businesses emerge from lockdown, I u2019m looking forward to this year u2019s Safer Gambling Week being an incredible success. u201d

n n n nMiles Baron, Chief Executive, The Bingo Association, stated:

n n n n u201cSafer Gambling Week is an essential part of the bingo industry u2019s dedication to social duty and provides a beneficial centerpiece for highlighting activity and assistance that is readily available throughout the year. As companies with locations, the sector recognises the essential opportunity we have to promote safer gambling messages and engage directly with clients. u201d

n n n nJohn White, Chief Executive, bacta, said,

n n n n u201cSafer Gambling Week allows bacta members to highlight their year-long commitment to safer gambling, the much safer betting tools readily available to consumers and the quality of the staff that engage with our customers daily. u201d

n n n nSafer Gambling Week 2020 art work for promotional and messaging products, including posters, web banners, social networks security, contact cards and leaflets, are readily available, totally free of charge, for all participants. The materials utilize a variety of six essential messages to engage with audiences, with each item providing details of free and personal contact points for more details and advice, and of social networks platforms. The essential messages:

n n n n- Ask yourself u2026 have you continued previous your spending limitation?- Just a direct u2026 it u2019s excellent to set yourself limits- Just a direct u2026 it u2019s simple to lose track of time when betting- Play wise u2026 understand when to stop- Remember u2026 family and friends are more crucial than gambling- Remember u2026 gambling is not a way to earn money n n n nExisting signed up project fans have currently gotten verification of the dates for this year u2019s occasion and will get further updates from Safer Gambling Week organisers as info and materials appear.

n n n nOrganisations seeking info on Safer Gambling Week 2020 (SGWeek20), or how to become a registered fan, need to check out the Safer Gambling Week website (www.safergamblingweek.org) or the Safer Gambling UK web website (www.safergamblinguk.org).