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November 7, 2020
UKGC Urges Gambling Operators for Responsibility during Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new lockdown effective in England from this Thursday through December 2. Considering that casinos, as well as many other businesses, are now closed and a big part of the population will spend more time at home, the Gambling Commission asked the operators in the country to conduct online business responsibly. […]
Legal
November 5, 2020
UKGC Considers £100 Loss Limits, Calls on Stakeholders for Evidence
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for evidence from stakeholders whether a proposed £100 loss limit is justifiable. A Proposed £100 Loss Limit Sends Scares in the UK Market The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is flirting with a new idea that has sent chills down the spines of gambling firms. Will a potentially industry-ending […]
Industry
November 3, 2020
UK: Public Consultation on Operator’s Role in Harm Prevention
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) is starting a consultation with online gambling operators and consumers, looking for insights on how to better protect vulnerable customers from gambling related harms. Gambling Harm Prevention at the Source Arguing that remote gambling operators are already in a position to identify players who may be susceptible to gambling harm, […]
Industry
November 2, 2020
BGC Hails Furlough Extension, Calls for End to Arbitrary Decisions
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the decision from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme through November, but called on the Government to allow casinos and betting shops to re-open from day 1 after the lockdown period is over. Stop Arbitrary Decisions Ahead of the second nationwide lockdown […]
Industry
November 1, 2020
9,008 Gamblers Received Treatment in UK for 2019/20, Says Report
According to a recent report by the National Gambling Treatment Service, only 9,008 people who experienced problem gambling received treatment in 2019-20. The report outlines that 69% of the participants completed the treatment successfully while 24% dropped out before the end of their treatment. In 2019-20 Only 9,008 Problem Gamblers Received Treatment Earlier this week, […]
Business
October 29, 2020
GVC Selling Ladbrokes and Coral Racecourse Pitches to John Hooper
The parent company of the famous Ladbrokes and Coral brands, GVC revealed that it will sell 106 racecourse pitches in UK and Ireland to John Hooper. The decision was not taken lightly and is the result of changes that made racecourses no longer a strategic purpose for GVC. Racecourse Operation Is No Longer a Strategic […]
Legal
October 28, 2020
ASA: Gala Spins’ Ad Breaching the CAP Code
The UK advertising regulator told a gambling operator an advertisement should not appear again in its current form as it is likely to be of particular appeal to children. The ruling issued by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) related to a paid-for Facebook post by Gala Spins in August, stated that the ad in focus […]
Sports
October 26, 2020
EFL to Fight for Betting Sponsorship Revenue
The EFL revealed a statement outlining its readiness to continue the dialogue with the Government and stakeholders regarding betting sponsorship. While outlining that it promotes responsible gambling, the League deemed the sponsorship contributions as an important and vital income stream. EFL Reveals Statement on Gambling Sponsorship Sunday, October 25, the English Football League (EFL) released […]
Legal
October 22, 2020
Gambling Ad Changes Proposed to Safeguard the Youth in UK
The Committee of Advertising Practice and Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice in the UK launched a consultation over the advertising regulation. Proposed new rules and changes to existing rules call for better protection of the younger audience as well as vulnerable adults from potential gambling-advertising related harms. New Consultation Looks to Strengthen Rules for Gambling […]
Industry
October 13, 2020
GC: Collaboration with Financial Sector to Reduce Gambling Harm
Neil McArthur, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, requested the financial sector to do more to support the Commission’s efforts towards a safer gambling environment. The commission’s chief executive outlined the role the sector has in creating a “single customer view”, to facilitate detecting of problem gambling. Gambling Blocking Software the First Step Speaking at […]