Gambling Guides

Have you ever wondered how gambling helps the economy? Or whether your gambling winning are taxable? Perhaps you'd like to know why gambling can be so addictive. You've come to the right place because this is the type of information you can expect to find from our player friendly gambling guides.

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By Max Jenner/ Nov 16, 2021, 2:40 PM
By Max Jenner/ Nov 16, 2021, 2:40 PM

What is a Category D gaming machine?

The UKGC categorises gaming machines based on their stake limit and top prize, but what are Category D machines and why can children play them?
By Max Wright/ Jan 3, 2020, 10:35 AM
By Max Wright/ Jan 3, 2020, 10:35 AM

What is pachinko? Discover Japan's gambling pastime

You can’t earn real money from gambling in Japan, but Pachinko players have a loophole on their side.
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

Are Gambling Winnings Passive Income?

Learn how using matched betting could potentially generate passive income and whether it effects your taxes.
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

What Does Gambling Do To Your Brain?

It's well known that gambling can be addictive, but it can also have a serious psychological and mental impact on our brains.
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

How Gambling Helps The Economy

While many MPs may want to ban gambling, it's pretty unlikely given that it contributes billions to the UK economy.
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

Can Gambling Winnings Be Offset By Losses?

Find out whether it's possible to claim your gambling losses on your tax returns and if not – who picks up the bill?
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

Why Is Gambling So Addictive?

Whether you buy a weekly lottery ticket or frequent your local casino, why do we keep going back for more even when we lose?
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

Which Countries Gamble The Most

We'll give you a clue: it isn't the country with the most famous city known for gambling in the world.
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM
By Daryl Charman/ Sep 25, 2018, 1:00 PM

How To Gamble For Free

You don't always have to get your wallet out to have a flutter – here are some ways to gamble without spending a penny.

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