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YGAM Urges For Education to Prevent Gambling Harm

Responsible gambling charity, YGAM, submitted written evidence to the Gambling Act review. The charity urged the Government to include education on gambling harm and asked the industry to do more to protect players. Responsible Gambling Charity Urges For Gambling Harm Education The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) in the UK announced that it […]
YGAM Urges For Education to Prevent Gambling Harm
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Trading

Bally’s and Gamesys Agree Combination Definitive Terms

Omni-channel land-based and interactive gaming and entertainment provider Bally’s Corporation announced today a definitive terms agreement for the combination with Gamesys Group was reached. “We believe that this combination will mark a transformational step in our journey to become a leading integrated, omni-channel gaming company with a B2B2C business.” Soo Kim, Chairman, Bally’s Corporation Interim […]
Bally’s and Gamesys Agree Combination Definitive Terms
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Industry

PlayOJO Strengthens Commitment to Safe Gambling with Neccton

Neccton’s “Safe Mate” tool will assist PlayOJO to help players stay healthy and away from erratic gambling behavior. PlayOJO and Neccton Continue to Build on Responsible Gambling PlayOJO continues to delve deeper into responsible gambling in the United Kingdom and beyond. The SkillOnNet-powered website is rolling out the “Safe Mate” tool by Neccton, allowing players to assume […]
PlayOJO Strengthens Commitment to Safe Gambling with Neccton
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Industry

GambleAware Responds with a Call for Evidence

GambleAware, an independent charity, has issued its submission to Call for Evidence in response to the Gambling Act review to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). GambleAware Has Submitted Its Call For Evidence GambleAware, an independent charity, has published its submission of Call for Evidence to the Department of Digital Culture, Media, […]
GambleAware Responds with a Call for Evidence
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Sports

Scientific Games & Smarkets Reach New Betting Volume Heights

Gaming technology supplier Scientific Games (SG) announced today its OpenSports betting platform delivered to its sports betting clients over 50 million bets on the UK’s Grand National horse racing festival. Meanwhile, Smarkets smashed the betting volume record on a single event. SG’s OpenSports Platform The historical 3-day event which took place behind closed doors for […]
Scientific Games & Smarkets Reach New Betting Volume Heights
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Sports

Betting Shops in England, Wales Reopen Today, Scotland Waits till Apr 26

Sports betting shops in England and Wales are reopening today while Scottish betting shops will have to wait until April 26. England and Wales Reopen Betting Shops High street sportsbooks in England and Wales are opening up today as the government is looking to ease up COVID-19 lockdown measures and restore businesses back to normal. […]
Betting Shops in England, Wales Reopen Today, Scotland Waits till Apr 26
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Sports

MansionBet Becomes Sky Sports Racing’s US Coverage Sponsor

MansionBet, the sports betting brand of Gibraltar-headquartered gaming company Mansion, announced its partnership with Sky Sports Racing was expanded to include sponsorship for all US coverage. Enhance Brand Awareness among Fans of US Horse Racing MansionBet will now sponsor race day reviews and previews of all stateside racing events broadcast by Sky Sports Racing and […]
MansionBet Becomes Sky Sports Racing’s US Coverage Sponsor
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Industry

NHS Calls for Compulsory Levy on Operators to Fund Treatment

Gambling companies should be hit with a compulsory levy to fund treatment for gambling addicts, the head of mental health at the NHS suggests, pointing to the huge amount of profits for them while leaving the NHS to “pick up the pieces”. Contribute More to Help Treat Addictions The intervention from Claire Murdoch, director of […]
NHS Calls for Compulsory Levy on Operators to Fund Treatment
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Industry

Mayor Sadiq Khan Plans to Ban London Underground Gambling Ads

Gaming operators are facing a strong possibility of being stripped of advertising on the London Underground after Mayor of London Sadiq Khan vowed to ban such gambling ads in his manifesto. Gambling Advertising Unwanted Ahead of the upcoming mayoral elections May 6, Sadiq Khan, who had a history of banning ads of junk food on […]
Mayor Sadiq Khan Plans to Ban London Underground Gambling Ads
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Casino

Denied by Betfred Jackpot Win Payment of £1.7M Finally Paid

Andy Green, a 54-year-old online casino player from Lincolnshire, finally received his winnings from Betfred, following the decision in his favor from the High Court in London. Happy Ending for the Lucky Winner The ruling issued by High Court Judge Mrs Justice Foster put an end to the legal battle over a jackpot win of […]
Denied by Betfred Jackpot Win Payment of £1.7M Finally Paid