By Luke Thompson

Industry

Affordability Checks Evidence Might Be a Thing after UKGC Consultation

February 18, 2021

With over 13,000 pitching in the UKGC’s public consultation on affordability checks, racing leaders fear that the measure may bleed the industry out of revenue and imperil it financially. UKGC’s Submission Evidence to Upend the Gambling Industry The Gambling Commission held a consultation on affordability checks which closed last week. Their call for evidence resulted […]

By Jerome García

Business

UK’s New Lockdown Brings Hardships for the Gaming Industry

January 5, 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the UK entered into a new lockdown. The new measure ordered the closure of “non-essential” businesses and may last until mid-February. New Lockdown in UK Closes “Non-essential” Businesses In light of the ongoing pandemic, the UK rolled out additional restrictions aiming […]

By Jerome García

Casino

BGC Unhappy with Merseyside Casino and Betting Shop Closures

October 13, 2020

The Betting and Gaming Council shared its disappointment with the newly planned restrictions which will come into effect tomorrow at the Merseyside region. Casinos, betting shops, pubs, bars, and other leisure businesses in the affected region will shut doors aiming at fighting the COVID-19 spread. Merseyside Region Rolls Out New COVID-19 Restrictions Tomorrow Monday, October […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Delay to Public’s Return Paints Grave Future for Horse Racing

September 23, 2020

The governing body of the horseracing industry in the UK, the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA), expressed its serious concerns about the future of the industry. BHA fears the delay to the public’s return to sporting events poses a severe threat to horse racing in the country. The BHA issued a statement in response to […]