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Crystal Palace has today become the first Premier League club to partner with GAMSTOP, the UK’s free national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling.
Anyone worried about their gambling can visit the GAMSTOP website to exclude themselves from all licensed online gambling sites in the UK, for an initial period of six months, one year, or five years, by following this link: https://www.gamstop.co.uk/.
Users are also encouraged to seek professional help and support from treatment providers and to use GAMSTOP alongside other tools, such as blocking software to prevent them accessing gambling sites and bank blocking.
Crystal Palace will share information about the GAMSTOP service across the club’s social channels, including the women’s team, and will donate advertising collateral at Selhurst Park. GAMSTOP will provide free training to explain how the service can help vulnerable people within the local community.
The Club is committed to encouraging its supporters to gamble safely and in 2018 was the first Premier League to agree a partnership with the charity, BeGambleAware, teaming up to produce advertisements and promotion materials at Selhurst Park to raise awareness of the risks of gambling.
More than 195,000 people from across the UK are currently registered with GAMSTOP, with monthly sign-ups significantly higher in 2021 than 2020 as online gambling increased during lockdown. Men aged 25-34 are the most represented demographic on the database, but women also now account for more than 25% of all GAMSTOP registrants.
Fiona Palmer, CEO of GAMSTOP said: “Crystal Palace’s support will be hugely beneficial in ensuring that people who could benefit from using GAMSTOP are aware of the scheme. The pandemic has led to increased sign-ups and we are trying to ensure that anybody who is struggling with their gambling, or has a loved one experiencing problems, knows where they can access support. The support of Crystal Palace will help us extend our reach and we hope that other Premier League and women’s clubs will follow their example.”
Steve Parish, chairman of Crystal Palace, said: “We are delighted to be helping to raise awareness of this important service. Whilst most people who gamble on football do so to enhance their enjoyment of the sport, GAMSTOP gives anyone experiencing problems with their gambling a chance to regain control”.
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Organisers say the agenda will cover safer product design, regulation, data ethics and AI, with limited places still available.
The Ethical Gambling Forum will take place on 28/29 April in Leeds, UK, with Flutter hosting the event. Organisers say the annual gathering will bring together regulators, operators, technology suppliers, researchers and advocates to discuss ethical and responsible gambling.
According to the organisers, this year’s programme will focus on responsible product design, player protection, regulatory evolution, data ethics and the use of emerging technologies including AI. The agenda is set to include keynote sessions, panel debates, case studies and roundtable discussions.
“Ethical leadership isn’t optional anymore; it’s the foundation of the industry’s future,” said Adrian Sladdin, Co-Founder of the EGF. “This Forum is where meaningful progress happens.”
The organisers said limited spaces remain and directed interested attendees to the event website for registration and the full programme.
More data as follows:
- Ethical Gambling Forum (EGF) event website: https://www.egf.events Official source for registration and programme details referenced in the release.
- Flutter Entertainment: https://www.flutter.com Host company named in the release; readers may want corporate context.
- UK Gambling Commission: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk Primary UK regulator relevant to discussions of compliance and regulatory evolution.
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The $11 buy-in tournament runs Phase 1 flights through May 10, when all Phase 2 qualifiers return in the money.
PokerStars is running a 15th anniversary edition of its Sunday Storm online poker tournament with a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool. The operator said the special phased format kicked off on Friday, April 17 and culminates with Phase 2 on Sunday, May 10.
The anniversary event carries an $11 buy-in. PokerStars said Phase 1 flights will run daily over three weeks through May 10, giving players multiple entry opportunities to qualify for Phase 2.
Under the phased structure, PokerStars said players can enter multiple Phase 1 events, cash during Phase 1s, and advance with flexibility. The company added that Phase 2 will start with all returning players already in the money.
PokerStars also announced a “$300,000 guaranteed Sunday Storm 15th Anniversary Ticket Machine” running from Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9. According to the company, players can earn entries via daily challenges tied to Phase 1 play and knockouts, with up to three entries per player per day and daily draws awarding $11 tickets at 00:05 ET.
More details on the anniversary event and Phase 1 schedule are available via the PokerStars Blog.
More data as follows:
- PokerStars: https://www.pokerstars.com/ Primary operator site for tournament availability, terms, and market eligibility.
- PokerStars Blog: https://www.pokerstars.com/poker/learn/news/ Referenced in the release for the Phase 1 schedule and event details.
- PokerStars tournament lobby (online poker tournaments): https://www.pokerstars.com/poker/tournaments/ Where readers can verify the phased Sunday Storm listing and buy-in/guarantee information.
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PokerStars is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the iconic Sunday Storm with a phased tournament, featuring a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool.
For just an $11 buy-in, players can jump into this special anniversary edition of one of online poker’s most popular tournaments, which continues to stand as a must-play event for players of all levels.
For the past 15 years, the Sunday Storm has been a Sunday staple for poker players worldwide, attracting huge fields and delivering massive guaranteed prize pools, along with unforgettable moments for everyone from casual weekend players to seasoned grinders pursuing a major online score.
To mark its 15th anniversary, the first Phase of the Sunday Storm tournament kicked off on Friday, April 17. With Phase 1s running daily over three action-packed weeks until Sunday, May 10, players have multiple opportunities to join the action now and secure their place in the final stage, Phase 2, on Sunday, May 10, where all returning players will already be in the money.
The Phased format allows players to enter multiple Phase 1 events, cash along the way, and progress at their own pace, offering greater flexibility and making it easier to fit participation around daily schedules while preserving the thrill and prestige of this iconic event. Players can also qualify for less via satellites starting from just $0.55.
In addition, the $300,000 guaranteed Sunday Storm 15th Anniversary Ticket Machine will run from Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9, offering players the chance to earn Phase 1 tickets by competing in various daily challenges, such as playing Phase 1 events and knocking out players, with up to three ticket machine entries available per player per day. The more players play, the greater their chances of winning Phase 1 tickets, with daily draws awarding $11 Sunday Storm Anniversary tickets at 00:05 ET.
For more information about the Sunday Storm 15th Anniversary and Phase 1 schedule, go to the PokerStars Blog.
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