By Mike Johnson

Industry

Gambling Counselor Says Number of People Seeking Help Increases by 50%

January 19, 2021

A counselor at a gambling center in Co Limerick has cautioned that the number of people seeking help for gambling has increased by 50% over the past months of the pandemic. Gambling Addiction Precipitated by Pandemic A Co Limerick center in Ireland has reported a significant spike in the cases of problem gambling since the […]

By Mathilde Adam

Industry

UKGC’s Proposed Gambling Law Reform Faces Controversy

January 18, 2021

UKGC’s proposed amendment of Great Britain’s Gambling Law faces controversy, as it would be a “significant invasion of personal freedom,” critics say. “Invasion of Personal Freedom” The focus of the British lawmakers to reform Great Britain’s gaming laws faces controversy in the country, opened to debate by an anonymous letter recently sent to the British […]

By Fiona Simmons

Industry

UK Gambling Operators Criticized for Overstating Black Market Threat

January 18, 2021

The UK regulatory body said a recent report from PwC exaggerated the size of the unlicensed gambling market in a bid to soften the upcoming changes in the gambling law. Gambling Operators in an Attempt to Prevent Tighter Regulations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has criticised some gambling companies for preparing a “dodgy” report about […]

By Jerome García

Casino

HRI to Expand London Portfolio, Acquires Casino Premise License

January 14, 2021

The globally recognized brand, Hard Rock International, announced that it acquired a casino premise license from The Ritz Club in London, UK. By acquiring the license, the company will be able to expand its existing London portfolio and establish a new venue. HRI Acquires Casino Premise License in London One of the most globally recognized […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

UK Horseracing Industry Can Face £60m Yearly Loss Due to Affordability Checks

January 12, 2021

The horseracing industry fears the financial loss of £60 million a year from the proposed affordability checks. There is a template letter by senior figures, addressed to parliament. The letter is intended for lawmakers to propose to Gambling Commission (UKGC) to reconsider the proposal. UK Horseracing Can Face a Substantial Loss Due to New Measures […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

MansionBet Extended Sponsorship Deal with ARC and JCR

January 10, 2021

MansionBet, the sports betting brand of Mansion Group, decided to extend its sponsorship deal with Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR) as part of the continued in 2021 support of British racing. “We are both excited and proud to continue our support of British racing into 2021. Having taken huge steps forward […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Gambling Addict Goes to Jail for Stealing Company Money

January 9, 2021

Swindling company money would cost you jail time – that was the message Deputy Circuit Judge Neil Bidder QC sent out when he sentenced a financial director who stole over £800,000 to satisfy gambling addiction. Siphoning Company Money Lauren Farr, 34, of Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after admitting […]

By Melanie Porter

Industry

UKGC Looking to Improve Research Methodology On Gambling Behaviour

January 9, 2021

The UK Gambling Commission is looking for feedback and guidance on improving its research methodology on gambling behavior and addiction. UKGC Adjusts Research Methodology The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is looking to adjust and refine its research methodology on gambling and gambling addiction. To that end, the UKGC has launched a consultation for feedback and […]

By Julie Moraine

Trading

Peel Hunt: 888 Holdings Represents 2021 Growth Potential

January 6, 2021

Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888 Holdings was the only gambling industry representative to feature in a list of 41 stocks which the UK investment banking company Peel Hunt outlined for top growth in 2021. Growth Potential List Urged by the tumultuous financial 2020 due to the economy-wide knock-on effects of the coronavirus spread and the […]

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 […]