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Gambling's Biggest Charity Benefactors
Christmas is commonly called the season of giving. And with the big day nearly upon us, online casino site, Jackpot.co.uk has taken the opportunity to announce the most charitable gambling companies in the UK.
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After examining the financial reports of gambling companies active in the UK, the company compiled a list of the top five biggest charity benefactors. Of the companies investigated, bet365 gave the most to charity with donations totalling a staggering £105 million followed by William Hill , Gala Coral , Ladbrokes and Paddy Power who also gave significant charitable donations.
5. £657,000 donated
4. £670,000 donated
3. £800,000 donated
2. £962,547 donated
1. £105,000,000 donated
Charities and causes that have benefited from the UK gambling industry include Cancer Research UK, overseas natural disaster victims, plus a wide range of local, national and international charities. Companies like bet365 and Ladbrokes have even gone so far as setting up their own independent charitable foundations.
Sam Marsden , editor of Jackpot.co.uk, said:
One of the biggest recipients of these donations is an independent industry funded charity; The Responsible Gambling Trust. Since 2009 The Responsible Gambling Trust has received donations of over £20 million from its donors, which has helped it to fund gambling education, prevention, research and treatment services.
View the Report:
http://www.jackpot.co.uk/online-casino-articles/gambling-giving-back
http://www.jackpot.co.uk