Industry
October 29, 2021
GambleAware Receives $14.6M for H1 With Bet365 as Top Donator
United Kingdom-based gambling awareness charity GambleAware has gotten a total of $14.6 million in donations for the first half of 2021. Bet365, Entain and William Hill Ahead of Others These donations are a part of an important cause. Bet365, Entain and William Hill and Flutter vowed to provide GambleAware with no less than $137 million […]
Business
October 28, 2021
ComeOn Group Launched Global Hybrid Working Model
A new global hybrid working model was launched by ComeOn Group in response to shifting employee and business demands following the impact of the pandemic. Choose Your Workplace Operating out of offices located in Malta, London and Stockholm, ComeOn Group introduced a new hybrid model for its employees to allow them to choose on a […]
Sports
October 28, 2021
York City Player Suspended and Fined over Illegal Betting
A York City FC player has been suspended for a month from soccer and fined following evidence that he had placed illegal bets, the Football Association reported. A probe opened into Joshua King established that the player, who joined the club in August 2019, had placed over 139 bets on two season matches and events. […]
Business
October 27, 2021
Bally’s Corporation Acquires UK Game Studio Degree 53
Omni-channel gaming and entertainment company Bally’s Corporation announced the acquisition of game innovation studio Degree 53 as the latest step to enhance its in-house technology. Enhance In-House Technology The acquisition of the based in Manchester, UK, Degree 53 will further enhance technical capabilities for NYSE-listed Bally’s Corporation as it continues to establish a leading position […]
Industry
October 27, 2021
Howard League Asks for a Change in the Handling of Problem Gambling Crimes
Following its two-year research on the relationship between problem gambling and crime, the Howard League for Penal Reform has asked the United Kingdom’s Criminal Justice System to revise its approach to crimes related to problem gambling. The Howard League Deemed CJS’s Approach to be Suboptimal Based on the experience of gambling crime victims, gambling firms, […]
Industry
October 26, 2021
Survey: United Kingdom Problem Gambling Falls to 0.3%
According to a survey, problem gambling in the United Kingdom has dropped to 0.3%. This statistic is based on 4,009 questioned bettors. For comparison, in September 2020, the Gambling Commission of Great Britain reported double this number. The Results of the Recent Survey The data reveals other curious findings. According to the survey, the highest […]
Business
October 26, 2021
Gambling Opponents Scrutinize William Hill’s Cheap Food Offerings
London-based gambling company William Hill is under fire by gambling opponents for its decision to sell food in some of its stores. The idea is pretty new and is being tested in 5 out of 1,048 retail locations, The Guardian reported. Gambling Opponents Slam the Food Offering According to those opposed to the gaming industry, […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
BGC’s Boss Asks Chancellor to Present a “Budget for Jobs”
Rishi Sunak served as a Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK since last year. On Wednesday of this week, he is expected to deliver a budget that will help the country offset the economic uncertainty brought by the global COVID-19 pandemic. BGC Calls on Chancellor to Deliver Budget for Jobs The budget will be […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
Camelot Under Fire Because of Instant-Win Games Focus
The United Kingdom’s National Lottery operator Camelot has found itself under fire by members of the Conservative Party and the Labor Party. The Members of Parliament are unhappy with the operator’s focus on app-based games. Politicians Are Unamused With Camelot The Guardian reported that politicians believe traditional paper slips are a much better option and […]
Industry
October 22, 2021
TalkBanStop Shows Positive Result, Reduces Gambling-Related Harms
TalkBanStop is a pilot launched for 12 months that aims at reducing gambling-related harms. Thanks to combining gambling exclusion tools and trained advisers, the pilot aims to help people who have felt problem gambling. A New Pilot Campaign Is Making Positive Impact GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP all collaborated to launch TalkBanStop. The innovative pilot offers […]