Industry
July 8, 2022
UKGC to Change Its Approach to Penalties and Consultations
Tim Miller, the executive director of Britain’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), announced that the regulator will change the way it imposes penalties. According to Miller, this will help the industry by forcing operators to remain compliant and relieving gambling harm. Miller Said the UKGC Will Rethink Its Approach Miller made his announcement at the CMS […]
Industry
July 8, 2022
Bacta: Next Gov Should Tend the White Paper ASAP
John White, CEO of Bacta, a body representing the amusement and gaming machine industry, addressed the recent political resignations. He used the opportunity to raise the question of Britain’s gambling review white paper and ask the next government to take care of it. White Addressed the Resignations Chris Philp, UK’s Minister for tech and digital […]
Industry
July 8, 2022
Premier League to Delay Voluntary Ban Voting
The Premier League will have to take a step back and delay a proposed voluntary ban on sports gambling sponsorships following the expected resignation of minister for gambling Chris Philp on Thursday. According to Sky News, the vote has now been pushed back to late July and will not happen sooner. Premier League Delays Vote […]
Industry
July 8, 2022
William Hill Named 2022-23 Season Sky Sports News Sponsor
Sports betting brand William Hill is set to be the sponsor of Sky Sports News broadcast for the next season according to an announcement made by the company’s UK marketing director and managing director for Ireland Alexis Zamboglou. Taking Center Stage in UK Soccer Zamboglou used his LinkedIn profile to announce that William Hill has […]
Sports
July 7, 2022
Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal 2022 Wimbledon Odds, Time, and Prediction
Believe it or not, Rafael Nadal (ATP no. 4) is the underdog in the 2022 Wimbledon semifinal against Nick Kyrgios (ATP no. 40). The reason behind this is that the Spanish GOAT candidate is reportedly struggling with an abdominal injury which could force him to pull out of the tournament. Nick Kyrgios vs Rafael Nadal […]
Sports
July 7, 2022
Bet-at-home Has License Suspended Pending Review
Frankfurt-based sports betting operator bet-at-home is facing serious regulatory headwinds in the United Kingdom with the country’s gambling regulator suspending the company’s UK license. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) cited failings in the anti-money laundering practices and social responsibility, which have prompted the decision. Bet-at-home’s Active Operations Take Hiatus in the UK The UKGC confirmed […]
Industry
July 7, 2022
FSB Strengthens Team with Paterson as Delivery Director
FSB, an award-winning sports betting and iGaming platform provider, has reinforced its team with the addition of the experienced Kenneth Paterson. Paterson will be joining the company as its new global delivery director and will help it cement itself as a Tier 1 supplier. Paterson’s Valuable Expertise Will Help the Company Paterson is a seasoned […]
Industry
July 7, 2022
DCMS Minister Steps Downs, Gambling Act White Paper Still Not Published
UK’s DCMS minister for tech and digital, Chris Philp, has decided to voice out his protest against PM Boris Johnson and becomes the latest Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) to hand out his resignation. Philp was in charge of overseeing the review of the UK’s Gambling Act. The Gambling Industry in the Country Might Suffer […]
Industry
July 7, 2022
Gambling Policy Advisers May Be Lobbying Against Tougher Regulations
British MPs plan to write a letter to prime minister Boris Johnson expressing their concerns that some members of the cabinet have ties to the gambling industry and may oppose proposed stricter regulatory measures aiming to protect gambling addicts. New Gambling Reforms Proposed by DCMS The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has […]
Industry
July 6, 2022
DAZN Bet Adds Kevin Alvarez as Head of IT Operations
DAZN Bet, the sports betting brand of British media DAZN Group, has a new addition to its executive ranks after former board director of Ladbrokes Kevin Alvarez announced he has joined as Head of IT Operations. Changing One Industry with Another Alvarez used his LinkedIn profile to announce that he has quit his role as […]
