Gambling is deeply rooted in British tradition: horse racing sweepstakes and iconic events like the Grand National and Royal Ascot, streets with bookmakers, 20th century football pools and mass bingo in community halls.
In 1994, the start of the National Lottery made draws a nationwide phenomenon, and in the 2000-2010s, the industry rapidly went online, maintaining a connection with pub and sports culture.
The modern focus is the balance of entertainment and player protection: responsible marketing, self-exclusion and educational campaigns while maintaining the important role of sports and charity lotteries in public life.
How the "first casinos" appeared in 19th century Britain: from the elite gaming clubs in London (Crockford's) to the legal framework - Gaming Act 1845 and Betting Houses Act 1853. What games were played, who played, why "casinos" existed as private clubs, and how this period paved the way for legal casinos of the 20th century.
Learn more →Full guide to British horse racing and betting: the role of bookmakers and sweepstakes, key competitions (Cheltenham, Grand National, Royal Ascot), basic and advanced types of bets (win, place, each-way, forecasts), how SP and Rule 4 work, betting exchanges, levi on the development of the industry, as well as tips on responsible play
Learn more →Why bingo is more than a game. The role of clubs and online rooms in the lives of British communities, bingo traditions and language, charity and inclusion, the impact on wellbeing and loneliness, and how the industry combines the cosiness of a "club night" with mobile apps and responsible play rules.
Learn more →How excitement and casinos entered Britain's cultural code: Victorian card shops in Thackeray and Dickens novels, horse racing and betting at Doyle's, casino set design in films ranging from "Dr. No." to "Casino Royale," "Croupier" and "Lock, Stock...." Why does Bond need chemin-de-fer and why in 2006 he was "transplanted" to the Texas Hold'em. Themes of risk, honor, class - and a modern look at responsible play.
Learn more →How British society sees gambling today: historical normality (horse racing, bingo, lotto), concerns about harm, disputes about advertising and sponsorship of sports, the role of the UKGC and the charitable "Good Causes," as well as how technology and fintech are changing everyday experience - from mobile betting to self-control tools.
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