The online gambling industry has been thriving lately throughout the UK due to the technological advancements that led to better privacy and security regulations, safer payment methods, and a wide variety of game choices.
From the latest statistics, it looks like online casinos contributed the most to the industry’s 2020 gross gambling yield of £14.22 billion.
Because this market is becoming increasingly popular amongst Brits, there is a tighter focus on responsible gaming. More and more companies are showing their support towards this initiative, wanting to ensure an immersive, but safe experience for each user.
The Gambling Commission in Great Britain, which is the regulatory body of all gambling operations taking place in the UK, has recently shared its strategy for the next three years. With a desire to remain flexible, the strategy highlights the steps needed to maintain a fair and safe gambling market for all individuals.
The Commission’s goal is to protect players and their personal data through the licenses they offer to gambling operators. In order to get one, they need to follow rigid, pre-established standards and consumer protection practices. Online casino experts are also lending a hand in keeping players safe, while ensuring they get the best services available. There are various options to choose from when it comes to online casinos, as seen on CasinoWings, who compile in-depth reviews of sites and providers, and thorough research is necessary to stay well-informed.
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An important initiative that is due to start this summer throughout the country, including in Manchester, was launched by Entain, the leading British betting, and gaming operator. The Advanced Responsibility and Care (ARC) player protection initiative is claiming to be the first in the industry to use technology to personalise protection for each player. The programme will be able to check the financial situation of each individual and then set stake limits according to the results.
This functionality has been rolled out across all 14 of Entain’s brands, including PartyCasino and Ladbrokes. PartyCasino is one of the world’s largest online casinos, a fully integrated platform with over 500 games on offer, ranging from traditional casino games like blackjack and roulette to the most modern video slots. Meanwhile, Ladbrokes is one of the most recognisable gambling names in the UK, with over 50 years experience and a growing online presence.
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The technology implemented in the ARC framework mixes artificial intelligence with big data. It collects existing customer data that is commercially available and combines it with behavioural indicators. The behavioural indicators involved in this process are fluctuations in stake levels, evidence of chasing losses, and erratic play. This way, the software would be able to predict an individual’s potential financial risk and provide the highest level of protection to the players that need it the most.
Overall, the online casino industry is doing a great job at promoting responsible gaming and improving its services so that players have a wide variety of resources. Technology, particularly AI, has been used for a while now to provide a safe space, as well as a personalised gaming experience. By embracing interactive technology and implementing it into its operational model, the industry has managed to evolve and maintain a strong customer base.
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One in 10 Brits are fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party, new survey finds
Emily Sergeant
We’re in peak office Christmas party season right about now.
With just under two weeks to go until the big day itself is here, many businesses across the UK are treating their staff to night out to celebrate both the festive season and all of the hard work they have been putting in throughout the year… and as you can expect, these are usually quite eventful gatherings, shall we say.
But now, a survey by has shed light on just how ‘eventful’ they actually are, as a new survey has revealed that, apparently, one in ten Brits face some sort of disciplinary action or dismissal due to their behaviour at Christmas parties.
The study was conducted by After Drink, and included more than 2,000 participants.
During the research, it was highlighted that 89% of employees admitted to drinking alcohol at these events, Lad Bible reports – with 65% of these confessing that they drank “excessively”.
One in 10 Brits get fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party / Credit: Kraken Images | Mimi Thian (via Unsplash)
There are a multitude of incidents which could lead to disciplinary action in the workplace nowadays, but according to the survey, some of the common reasons following festive celebrations with colleagues included inappropriate comments (23%) and even getting into fights (21%).
16% of these incidents were because of drug use during the event, while inappropriate interactions with colleagues accounted for 14%.
Some of the legal reasons you can be fired from your place of work after a Christmas party include gross misconduct, drunken behaviour, and fighting of any kind.
Despite all these risks, however, Christmas parties still remain as popular as always, and a whopping 79% of respondents said they are planning to attend theirs this year.
Clearly, the moral of the story here is , enjoy yourself… but just not too much.
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More than 12 million Brits think Yorkshire puddings belong with your Christmas dinner
Emily Sergeant
More than 12 million Brits would argue that your Christmas dinner needs a side of Yorkshire puddings, a shocking survey has revealed.
The survey in question carried out by retailer Next – which polled a total of 2,000 Brits about their Christmas dining and tableware habits – has uncovered that millions of people stray off the beaten track when it comes to, what we can all agree is, one of the biggest and heartiest meals of the year.
It turns out, Brits like a lot of unusual items on our Christmas dinner plate.
Some of the most obscure finds the survey is that two million people admitted to eating onion rings alongside their turkey and sprouts, and a further 5% (3.4 million) Brits like tucking into a bit of seafood on Christmas Day.
A surprising 4% (2.7 million) of people admitted that they like to add ketchup to their Christmas dinner plate – with mac and cheese, chips, and sweetcorn also making the top 10 list.
More than 12 million Brits think Yorkshire puddings belong with your Christmas dinner / Credit: Rumman Amin (via Unsplash)
If all of that wasn’t mad enough as it is, one of the most shocking stats from the survey is probably the fact that a whopping 1.4 million respondents even said that they wouldn’t consider it a Christmas dinner without the addition of baked beans.
But when it comes to Christmas dinner, there’s probably one debate that’s bigger than them all, and is still yet to be decided – do Yorkshire puddings belong on your Christmas dinner plate or not?
Well, 12.7 million Brits believe that they do, and we reckon a good chunk of that number is us northerners.
The UK’s top 10 non-traditional Christmas food items
Yorkshire Puddings (19% – 12.7 million)
Bread sauce (5% – 3.4 million)
Seafood (5% – 3.4 million)
Ketchup (4% – 2.7 million)
Mac and cheese (3% – 2 million)
Onion rings (3% – 2 million)
Chips (2% – 1.2 million)
Bread (2% – 1.2 million)
Sweetcorn (2% – 1.2 million)
Beans (2% – 1.2 million)
A new survey has revealed has uncovered that millions of people stray off the beaten track for Christmas dinner / Credit: Lisa Baker (via Unsplash)
While previous research has shown that the most common items on a British Christmas dinner are roast potatoes and gravy, these latest stats reveal there are some people out there who just like to do things a little differently.
But no matter how you like to eat it, a delicious Christmas dinner is always going to be something to celebrate, right?
The Manc -
1st April 2021 
