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‘Putting reasearch into practice’

The IRGO official Launch conference was held October 18th-19th. All conference papers are now available to view and download HERE. Thanks to all of the speakers and participants for making it such a success!

EU warns Greece and the Netherlands over gambling restrictions (Feb 27, 2008)

The European Commission on Thursday gave Greece and the Netherlands a final warning before court action over restrictions in their gambling markets, the latest move in a push by Brussels to bolster competition.

Gambling addict can sue for injury (Feb 27, 2008)

A compulsive gambler who is suing bookmaker William Hill after he lost more than two million pounds, has been granted permission to expand his claim to include compensation for personal injuries.

New ad rules: bookies are playing fair (Feb 22, 2008)

Gambling and betting companies are abiding by new liberalised rules that have allowed them to advertise on TV for the first time, according to the first compliance report published by the advertising regulator.

Compulsive gambler sues bookmaker to recover losses (Feb 14, 2008)

A compulsive gambler is suing a betting chain for negligence after losing £2m when he was supposed to be barred.

Supercasino plans for Manchester scrapped (Jan 22, 2008)

Plans to build a “supercasino” are to be dropped by the Government but 16 smaller casinos will be given the go-ahead.