Industry
July 14, 2023
New Research Explores Effect of Gambling on LGBTQ+ People
This year’s Bourne Free festival was attended by Dr Reece Bush-Evans from Bournemouth University as well as partner charities, the Gordon Moody Association and Ygam. At the festival, Dr Bush-Evans sought to determine the impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities as a part of a new research. Ultimately, the new study seeks to find potential […]
Sports
July 14, 2023
Marketa Vondrousova vs. Ons Jabeur 2023 Wimbledon Odds, Time, and Prediction
Marketa Vondrousova is the first-ever unseeded player to get to the Wimbledon final, which is one of the reasons why she’s expected to lose to Ons Jabeur on Saturday. However, this tournament has already seen a number of upsets, so another one happening in the final wouldn’t seem too crazy. This goes especially considering that […]
Sports
July 14, 2023
ICO Urges for More Robust Data Collaboration in the Gaming Space
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent regulatory body for data protection, remains a firm proponent for in-depth integration between financial providers and gambling companies. The ICO believes sharing personal data transparently and following existing laws could reduce problem gambling and foster a healthier gaming ecosystem. Transparency and Proportionality Are Paramount The ICO’s endorsement […]
Sports
July 14, 2023
BGC Supports White Paper Reforms and Advocates for Responsible Gambling
During a meeting of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee held on July 11, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) highlighted the importance of responsible gambling and urged the Committee to consider the wider implications of the White Paper on gambling regulation. In his testimony, BGC CEO Michael Dugher emphasized the voice of the […]
Casino
July 13, 2023
PartyCasino Teams up with BetGames for More Innovative Content
As a result, BetGames, which specializes in both live dealer and betting games, will help bolster PartyCasino’s selection of titles in the United Kingdom and bring a selection of outstanding games for local audiences to enjoy. PartyCasino Ups the Content Ante Among the products that BetGames will feature are titles such as Luck 5, 6 […]
Sports
July 13, 2023
Soccer Player Harry Toffolo Charged with a Staggering 375 Betting Rule Breaches
The allegations surrounding Toffolo’s involvement in prohibited betting activities have sent shockwaves through the football community, continuing the recent string of gambling controversies involving high-profile players. The FA’s focus on improving its detection and enforcement efforts remains instrumental for holding players to a high standard and preserving the sport’s integrity. Toffolo May Face a Lengthy […]
Legal
July 13, 2023
Star Racing Limited Receives $776K Fine from the UKGC
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the gambling regulator in the country, is tasked with monitoring the compliance of gambling licensees. The work of the commission includes not only monitoring but the implementation of penalties whenever breaches to the established regulations are observed. In addition to fines, the UKGC has the power to suspend or revoke […]
Lottery
July 12, 2023
UK’s CAP and BCAP Post Technical Changes to the Lotteries and Under-25s Rules
The UK Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code and the British Code of Advertising Practice (BCAP) unveiled technical updates to their rules on lotteries advertising. The two bodies noted that the changes will not have an impact on advertising policy and practice and are instead intended to make the rules clearer for Code users. In […]
Industry
July 12, 2023
Ladbrokes Once Again under Fire by ASA over Promoted Tweets
Two promotional messages from Ladbrokes’ Twitter seen between January and February this year caught the attention of the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). One of the messages included two images of Eddie Howe, the famous Premier League manager along with a large “V” between them and the […]
Industry
July 11, 2023
BGC Faces Criticism over Unclear Study Representation
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the industry body representing the UK gaming and betting sector, faces criticism over the representation of information on separate occasions, a Monday report released by The Guardian reveals. The announcement comes at a time when BGC’s boss, Michael Dugher, is planned to appear in front of MPs on Tuesday […]
