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Industry
March 3, 2021
Gambling Habits Influenced by Lockdown Study Shows
According to a new study, 1 in 3 people started betting more often, and around 1 in 6 people who bet on sports began to enjoy a new form of gambling during the initial lockdown last year. A Study Reveals the Gambling Behavior during the Lockdown Stirling and Glasgow Universities’ experts studied regular bettors’ behavior, for the period […]
Legal
March 2, 2021
John Whittingdale Steps in at Helm of Gambling Review
John Whittingdale will head the Gambling Act 2005 review amid concerns that he may be too lenient on the industry. Whittingdale to Steer Future of Gambling in UK British minister for media and data John Whittingdale will spearhead the government’s pending review of the Gambling Act, the most significant overhaul of the country’s gambling industry laws since the […]
Sports
March 1, 2021
Betfair Cuts Loose ‘at Odds’ with Values Gordon Elliott
Leading betting exchange Betfair announced Monday its ties with Gordon Elliott as a brand ambassador have been severed with immediate effect after a shocking image of the trainer hit the social networks during the weekend. Completely at Odds with Brand Values The Flutter-owned brand reacted to a photo of Elliott sitting on a dead horse […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
UK Announce Relief Grants of up to £6,000 for Betting Businesses
UK betting shops and other non-essential businesses are eligible for direct cash grants of up to £6,000 per site, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. Non-Essential Businesses to Reopen in April Betting shops, as well as all non-essential services, are eligible for direct cash payments of up to £6,000 per site, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
Flutter Makes Biggest Cash4Club Contribution since 2008
Flutter Entertainment has launched its new “Cash4Clubs” campaign, donating £4.8 million to support sports clubs struggling to stay afloat during the lockdown. “Cash4Club” Campaign Helps Local Sports Clubs Flutter Entertainment started the company’s latest “Cash4Club” campaign with its biggest contribution so far. Flutter donated £4.8 million to help smaller clubs struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Flutter’s charity initiative has […]
Sports
February 26, 2021
Grand National Will Not Be Delayed Regardless of Industry Appeal
April 10 remains the 2021 Grand National horse race’s official date regardless of the industry’s plea to wait for betting shops to reopen. England Is Set to Exit Lockdown on April 12 The Grand National horse race will still kick off during the intended time between 8-10 April despite the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)’s […]
Legal
February 26, 2021
UK: Gambling Act 2005 Changes Unlikely to Occur Before 2022
The UK may not implement any changes to the Gambling Act 2005 before 2022, a government official noted during a Westminster Policy Forum event. No Industry Changes This Year Ben Dean, director of sport and gambling at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) suggested that the timeframe for change implementation regarding the […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
UK Gambling Activities Decreased in 2020, Says Report by GC
In 2020, gambling activities in the UK decreased significantly, according to a new report released by the Gambling Commission. Overall, gambling activities fell by 42% and significant decrease was observed in the retail sector. In contrast, online gambling activities increased by 3%. GC Reveals a New Report on Gambling Activities for 2020 According to a […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
UKGC Reports 30.5% Increase in GGY for December 2020
The UKGC reported higher overall results for December 2020 but said it will keep an eye on data as the quick growth of GGY could be cause for concern. 5 Million Bettors in December The UK’s Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) increased by 30.5% to £613.6 million in December 2020, the Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today. […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
UK to End Betting Shops Closures on April 12, Says Johnson
Betting shops in the United Kingdom will reopen on April 12, a Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed in light of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Monday statement that the country would start gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Betting Shops Readying to Reopen on April 12 The United Kingdom is preparing to lift restrictions on betting shops allowing […]