Sports
July 19, 2022
Premier League Clubs May Approve Voluntary Shirt Ban, Claims Report
The discussions regarding a voluntary ban on gambling shirt sponsorships for Premier League clubs are still ongoing. While a decision is yet to be taken during a meeting with the clubs set for next week, a new report suggests that top-tier English football clubs may support the voluntary ban. Top-Tier English Football Clubs to Vote […]
Industry
July 19, 2022
Chris Philp Throws His Support behind Liz Truss
Britain’s political landscape is undergoing some major changes which are expected to have a noticeable effect on the upcoming gambling review white paper. In one of the latest developments, Chris Philp, the ex-gambling minister threw his support behind Liz Truss, a candidate for the next Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party. Philp Supports […]
Sports
July 19, 2022
Kyle Driscoll vs George Hardwick Cage Warriors 141 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Irish MMA promotion Cage Warriors is celebrating its 20th birthday with an event held in the O2 Arena in London, UK. The event in question is Cage Warriors 141: Driscoll vs. Hardwick, named after its headliner bout which will decide the new CW lightweight champion. So, who’s going to get ahold of the vacant title […]
Sports
July 19, 2022
Nikita Krylov vs Alexander Gustafsson UFC Fight Night 208 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The main card of UFC Fight Night 208 is packed with exciting bouts. Take a look at the Nikita Krylov vs Alexander Gustafsson fight, for example, which pits two fantastic Light Heavyweight fighters, both of whom are determined to show the world they belong among the elite. This goes especially for Gustafsson, a fighter who’s […]
Industry
July 18, 2022
DCMS: Kids to Require Parents’ Consent to Buy Loot Boxes
The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport refused to prohibit loot boxes. However, it announced that it will bar video game companies from offering loot boxes to kids without their parent’s consent. This comes amid rising disgruntlement against microtransactions in video gaming. DCMS Wants Kids to Enjoy Gaming without the Harm The […]
Sports
July 18, 2022
Jack Hermansson vs Chris Curtis UFC Fight Night 208 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Originally, Jack Hermansson was supposed to fight Darren Till at UFC Fight Night 208 (a.k.a. UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall) on Saturday, July 23. However, on July 6, Till revealed he’s pulling out of the event due to an injury. With just two weeks before the fight, Chris Curtis agreed to step in as […]
Sports
July 18, 2022
Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall UFC Fight Night 208 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The UFC is going to the UK this weekend, with the O2 Arena in London serving as the host venue for the event called UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall. Also known as UFC Fight Night 208 or UFC on ESPN+ 66, the event is on the program on Saturday, July 23, with a heavyweight […]
Industry
July 18, 2022
GambleAware: White Paper Delays Might Amplify Harms
GambleAware, an independent charity funding gambling treatment, has voiced its concerns about Britain’s upcoming white paper. According to the charity, any delays to the white paper’s release will put more people in harm’s way. The Changing Political Landscape May Postpone the White Paper’s Release The United Kingdom began reviewing its Gambling Act two years ago. […]
Esports
July 18, 2022
Video Game Loot Boxes Remain Legal in the UK
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) announced that the government would not regulate game loot boxes. The regulator reached this decision despite a recent study linking loot boxes to problem gambling. The DCMS instead recommended that the industry should take measures to self-regulate. The regulator warned that failure to do so […]
Industry
July 15, 2022
UK Gambling Reform Delayed Yet Again Amid Political Turbulence
This is the fourth time the white paper outlining the future of the gambling industry in the UK is being delayed. Contrasting political, business and health-related interests continually disrupt the future of gambling in the UK. White Paper Publication on Hold Until Elections The white paper in question was meant to summarize the results of […]
