Industry
September 8, 2023
BGC Members Granted Roles in the Labour Shadow Cabinet
The 2019-established single standards body for the UK’s betting and gambling industry, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has given its good wishes to two of its members who have been given important positions in the Labour Shadow Cabinet. Namely, Thangam Debbonaire MP has been anointed as the new shadow secretary of state for Culture, […]
Industry
September 7, 2023
Pragmatic Play Injects Live Casino Content into 888’s William Hill
Pragmatic Play, a leading provider of iGaming content, has expanded its global footprint thanks to a partnership with another tier-one operator. As announced, the supplier has formed an alliance with William Hill, a subsidiary of 888 Holdings. Under the agreement, Pragmatic Play will provide its new client with its live casino portfolio, powering its UK […]
Industry
September 7, 2023
UKGC Provides Clarifications about Financial Checks Amid Misunderstandings
Andrew Rhodes, the chief executive officer of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has addressed certain misunderstandings around the controversial financial risk checks. The risk checks are one of the measures proposed by the white paper. With the consultation phase now ongoing, Rhodes believes that not everyone fully understands what the checks are all about. […]
Industry
September 6, 2023
UK Government Faces Scrutiny Over Reversal on Gambling Advertising Ban
The UK minister for sport, gambling, and civil society, Stuart Andrew, defended the decision, citing “little evidence” to suggest that advertising directly led to harm among users. Expert Challenges Government’s Stance on Gambling Advertisements and Harm Minister Andrew stated that they had heavily relied on the available evidence and pointed out that there was limited […]
Sports
September 5, 2023
BoyleSports Extends Partnership with 20SHOTS for Fantasy5
Moving forward, BoyleSports will continue to work with 20SHOTS, a company that specializes in the provision of free-to-play games designed to lead to better engagement with players. The sportsbook will have the opportunity to leverage the supplier’s Fantasy5 games – which it has been doing under the terms of a previous partnership – which it […]
Industry
September 5, 2023
Betting and Gaming Council Enhances Responsible Advertising Standards
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced significant updates to the Seventh Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising (IGRG code), enhancing current advertising standards. These efforts coincide with the upcoming UK white paper and should significantly benefit consumers, tackling problem gambling by raising awareness and protecting vulnerable individuals. Responsible Gaming Messaging Receives a Boost […]
Sports
August 30, 2023
Arsenal vs. Manchester United 2023-24 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both teams have huge ambitions for the 2023-24 EPL campaign, but neither Arsenal nor Manchester United has been too impressive since the start of the season. The Gunners failed to beat 10-men Fulham last weekend, while the Red Devils defeated 10-men Nottingham Forest 3-2 with the winner scored from the penalty spot. Arsenal vs. Manchester […]
Industry
August 28, 2023
UK Creditors Are Lending Millions to At-Risk Players, Abound Says
A new report suggests that the UK’s financial institutions may be exacerbating gambling harm by lending money to at-risk players. As reported by The Guardian, financial companies are unknowingly fueling problem gambling by lending millions to risky players. Abound, a credit technology company, examined the open banking data of loan applicants. By leveraging AI, the […]
Industry
August 25, 2023
UK Gambling Regulator Releases New Performance Report
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, released its latest annual report, outlining details regarding its performance under the leadership of its chairman, Marcus Boyle, and CEO, Andrew Rhodes. The latest report, encompasses the 2022/2023 financial year and uncovers strategic operational activities, as well as statistics regarding the gambling sector in the country. […]
Industry
August 24, 2023
Sky Betting and Gaming to Continue Promoting Safer Gambling Alongside the EFL
Steve Birch, Sky Betting and Gaming’s chief commercial officer, addressed his company’s partnership with the English Football League (EFL) and the two parties’ commitment to responsible gambling. Now entering its second decade, the partnership between the operator and the league continues as strong as ever. In a statement provided to Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council […]
