Sports
August 12, 2022
Duelbits Becomes Aston Villa’s European Betting Partner
UK Premier League team Aston Villa announced that crypto casino and sportsbook operator Duelbits would become the team’s official European betting partner for the 2022/23 season. The Duelbits logo will be visible pitch-side during Villa’s domestic games. Duelbits Is Still Relatively Young and Niche Duelbits is an online casino and sportsbook operator targeting the cryptocurrency […]
Business
August 12, 2022
Daryl West Becomes William Hill’s Head of Sponsorship, Social and PR
Daryl West, an outsider to the gaming industry, has joined William Hill as the company’s new head of sponsorship, social and PR. West’s experience spans a number of companies where he worked as head of social media for the most part, and he has cultivated the relevant knowledge to deploy tailored business solutions across the […]
Industry
August 11, 2022
UKGC Fines Smarkets for Breaching AML and Social Responsibility Rules
The UK Gambling Commission has hit Smarkets with a £630,000 ($770,000) fine after an investigation by the regulator uncovered failings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering. Additionally, the operator received a formal warning and will have to undergo an audit. Smarkets Didn’t Provide Source of Funding Checks on Its Customers According to the UKGC, Smarkets […]
Casino
August 11, 2022
Church Manager for Diocese of London Stole $6M to Gamble
Depending on your philosophical bent, gambling may or may not be a sin. While this question leaves some room for theological debate, the theft of church funds is usually subject to man-made laws. As such, a former Church of England official was charged with defrauding a charity of more than £5 million ($6.11 million) that […]
Industry
August 10, 2022
EPIC Adds Pending UKGC Recommendations for Customer Interaction in Masterclass
EPIC Risk Management is going to update its Interactions Masterclass to ensure that stakeholders taking the course are aware of the new mandates and prerequisites that the UK Gambling Commission is due to put in effect on September 12, 2022. This is a preemptive move by EPIC, the company informed in a press release on […]
Esports
August 9, 2022
Midnite Brings James McMath on Board as New Head of Communications
London-based betting platform with a passion for esports, sports, and gaming Midnite has beefed up its number of employees to 56 with the appointment of James McMath as the new head of communications. Hunger for Growth Since the beginning of the year, the ambitious company founded in 2018 by Dribble creators Wright and Daniel Qu […]
Sports
August 8, 2022
45K People Sign Petition Against Gaming Ads in Soccer
More than 45,000 soccer fans have expressed their discontent regarding gambling ads being shown during soccer competitions by signing a series of petitions initiated by Football Supporters Against Gambling Ads. The group reunites soccer fans that were either directly or indirectly harmed by gambling, including families who have lost their loved ones because of gambling-related […]
Industry
August 8, 2022
Checkd Group Names Tyrrell as Director of UK Marketing
Checkd Group, a provider of digital sports betting products and services, has promoted the experienced Will Tyrrell to director of UK media. Tyrrell’s expertise in marketing will be crucial to improving the company’s presence in the country and establishing it as a leading innovator in the sports betting sector. Tyrrell Named as Director of UK […]
Industry
August 5, 2022
UK Gambling Commission Posted Latest Quarterly Operator Data
The Gambling Commission published the latest data related to its ongoing effort to monitor changes in gambling behavior as a result of the current environmental factors in the UK. Quarterly Gambling Data Tracking gambling data on a quarterly basis since March 2020, the Commission published data gathered from online and in-person operations at Licensed Betting […]
Sports
August 5, 2022
West Ham vs Manchester City Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Defending Premier League champions – Manchester City – start their 2022-23 campaign with a trip to London. That’s where they’re going to lock horns with West Ham on Sunday, August 7. Oddsmakers see Manchester City as odds-on favorites, but history teaches us that West Ham mustn’t be underestimated. After all, they’re unbeaten against Pep Guardiola’s […]
