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Smartphone gambling is the main focus of the UK government’s new reforms to protect customers from problem betting. But to the amazement of gambling harm experts, the reforms are silent on cryptocasinos, which have exploded onto the scene in the past couple of years.
Cryptocasinos allow punters to bet using digital assets like bitcoin. Though users in mainland Britain are not supposed to be able to deposit crypto on these platforms, it’s not very hard to do so using a VPN. Problem-gambling specialists Philip Newall and Maira Andrade explain why cryptocasinos are a particular concern and need their own set of regulations.
You may or may not love the royal family, but this morning many UK readers will be returning to work from a bonus bank holiday due to the coronation. We report on the latest research showing that an extra day spent idle is good both for the soul and also for the economy.
Speaking of Marmite events, Liverpool is about to host Eurovision 2023. This informational treasure trove will give you the lowdown on why Hungary has been giving the contest a miss, Israel’s controversial rap entry, how the Australians managed to enter, and much more.
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Philip Newall, University of Bristol; Maira Andrade, University of Bristol
The new UK white paper reforming the gambling laws for the digital age says nothing about one of the most concerning new developments in this field in the past 20 years.
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Tony Syme, University of Salford; Maria Paola Rana, University of Salford
Shorter working weeks bring economic benefits but also boost employee wellbeing.
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Paul James Cardwell, King's College London; Jed Odermatt, City, University of London
Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go: this contest is way older than the European Union.
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Politics + Society
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Ben Williams, University of Salford
Not a knockout blow but important gains for the opposition.
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Philip Williamson, Durham University
The coronation is a Church of England service, expanded for the contemporary age.
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Sean Lang, Anglia Ruskin University
The coronation will have echoes of empire, but represents an important stage in the modern monarchy’s move away from its shadow.
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Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University
It doesn’t make for inspiring politics, but political scientists have determined that for candidates, it’s more valuable to have an unpopular opponent than to be personally popular yourself.
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Arts + Culture
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Gill Jamieson, University of the West of Scotland
It may have got off to a shaky start, but The Wicker Man is now one of British film’s best-loved horror stories, thanks to its deeply disturbing plot.
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Meg Kobza, Newcastle University
At Georgian masquerade parties, participants flaunted their status, taste and wealth through ostentatious and creative dress.
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Jane Draycott, University of Glasgow
The modern soundtrack and dialogue feels far more anachronistic and intrusive than the diverse casting.
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David Crankshaw, King's College London; George Gross, King's College London
The coronation oath speaks to the entire nation, but also broadcasts a global message of what the United Kingdom stands for.
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Environment
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Amber Martin-Woodhead, Coventry University
If you’re going to a wedding this summer, you should consider renting your outfit.
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Jacqui Mulville, Cardiff University
There are arguments over the future of red deer on the Scottish island of South Uist but archaeological expertise can help people live alongside wild animals.
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Health
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Simon Nicholas Williams, Swansea University
COVID no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, but we need to be better prepared for future pandemics.
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Jonathan Livingstone-Banks, University of Oxford; Nicola Lindson, University of Oxford
The drugs cytisine and varenicline are both effective at helping people stop smoking, but getting hold of them is not easy.
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Robert Nichol, University of Surrey
A spacecraft set to launch this year will throw a spotlight on the mysterious ‘dark side’ of the universe.
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