Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambler Loses Legal Challenge against Aspinall’s Club
Just like with driving, drinking alcohol doesn’t mix well with gambling. A London-based businessman that gambled away more than half a million dollars in a single night at a casino, claimed that the loss was because he was “too drunk to gamble.” The incident involves Lester Hui and dates back to February 2016 when he […]
Sports
August 9, 2023
UK: Gambling Firms Continue to Hold Leadership Role in Soccer Sponsorships
Although English Premier League (EPL) clubs showed support for a voluntary front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships ban earlier this year, the gambling sector still holds a leadership role within the sector. New research released by Caytoo reveals that the Customer Service sector, which is where gambling operators are positioned as a sub-sector for front-of-shirt sponsorships, was overtaken […]
Sports
August 9, 2023
Burnley vs. Manchester City 2023-24 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Burnley vs. Manchester City might not seem like a too exciting matchup but given that this is the 2023-24 Premier League season opener, the eyes of the entire soccer universe will be on this game. Both teams will want to kick off their campaign in top gear, so it’s only logical to assume Friday’s game […]
Industry
August 8, 2023
DCMS Appoints Sweeney as Interim Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund
The UK’s DCMS announced that the Secretary of State Lucy Frazer has appointed Paul Sweeney as the interim chairman of The National Lottery Community Fund. The announcement described Sweeney as a seasoned individual with years of experience in the voluntary, community and public sectors in Northern Ireland. The announcement added that Sweeney will serve in […]
Sports
August 8, 2023
SSG and Sky Betting and Gaming Renew Soccer Content Partnership
The leading technology, content and media company focusing on sports betting, Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), announced it renewed its content partnership with Sky Betting and Gaming. On Monday, the company revealed it has built a fully managed soccer content hub for Sky Betting and Gaming. The new content hub, SSG said, will support the annual […]
Industry
August 7, 2023
Magic Mushroom Trial Wants to Treat Gambling Addiction in the UK
As the public is becoming more critical of gambling companies, and as personal stories of financial ruination, ended relationships and even death spread, so do efforts to tackle gambling addiction. Psychedelic Clinical Trial May Tackle Gambling Addiction One study by British scientists is trying to use magic mushrooms to help gambling addicts overcome their problems, […]
Industry
August 3, 2023
Harm Expert Griffiths: Affordability Checks May Channel Players toward the Black Market
Blanket measures risk alienating responsible British players and driving them to the black market. This is what Mark Griffiths, one of the most prominent researchers of problem gambling, believes. A chartered psychologist and distinguished professor of Behavioral Addiction at Nottingham Trent University, as well as the director of the International Gaming Research Unit, Griffiths had […]
Casino
August 3, 2023
Lottomart Boosts Content Offering with Gambling Realms in UK
Gaming Realms is an established and trusted supplier of innovative titles and is known specifically for its Slingo out-of-the-box game library. Popular games that will now be available with Lottomart include Slingo Piggy Bank and Slingo Money Train, as well as Slingo Da Vinci Diamonds and Slingo Lucky Larry’s Lobstermania. Gaming Realms Boosts Lottomart’s Portfolio […]
Sports
August 2, 2023
Kindred, Rangers FC Renew Team Talk Commitment
Kindred Group has unveiled a renewal of its funding of Rangers FC’s Team Talk initiative. The program, delivered by the Rangers Charity Foundation, is a mental support initiative directed toward men across the Glasgow area. The expansion of this agreement reflects Kindred’s commitment to the club. The gambling company serves as the soccer team’s principal […]
Industry
August 2, 2023
BGC Announces Record Contribution to British Horseracing in 2022
Members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have poured £455 million ($581 million) into British horseracing in 2021, in the form of sponsorship agreements, levies, and media rights, according to fresh data from the council. BGC Members Now Paying More “Than Ever Before” According to the BGC’s chief executive officer, Michael Dugher, members of […]
