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Industry
July 14, 2021
Football Index Administrators Start Customer Funds Repayments
Administrators at the collapsed sports betting platform Football Index announced withdrawals of customer funds are about to begin. Dispute with Payment Provider Resolved The announcement from insolvency practitioner firm Begbies Traynor, appointed in late March to administer proceedings at the collapsed sports betting platform with elements of stock market trading, came just a day after […]
Legal
July 8, 2021
ASA Suspends Ladbrokes Ad Deeming It Socially Irresponsible
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Ladbrokes ad in the UK as it violated the regulator’s code on gambling advertisement. Mood Swings and Problem Gambling Behavior The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a sports betting ad by Ladbrokes, arguing that it promoted “socially irresponsible gambling behavior.” The advertisement in question depicted two separate situations starring everyday bettors […]
Business
July 6, 2021
XB Net and BoyleSports Renew Existing Distribution Deal
An existing distribution deal between North American racing content supplier XB Net and Irish-based sports betting group BoyleSports has been renewed to allow horse racing fans in the UK and Ireland access to exciting racing events. “BoyleSports is a big brand whose expertise and customer service is best-in-breed. So, it’s a timely moment at which […]
Industry
July 5, 2021
Betting Companies Are Succumbing to Sponsorship Pressure in the UK
Around the world, countries have begun to crack down on the relationship between sports gambling entities and sports organizations. Specifically, the ability of operators to advertise their products and services during sporting events has been greatly curtailed. Team sponsorships have also come under fire, with Italy, the UK and others taking an anti-gambling position on […]
Legal
June 29, 2021
Bitcoin Copyright Infringement Claim Ends with Default Judgement in the UK
Bitcoin creator and Ontier LLP client, Dr. Craig Wright, wins a lawsuit in the High Court in the UK over copyright infringement of the academic white paper “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” Court Actions Regarding Infringement of an Academic White Paper Dr. Craig Wright, Ontier LLP client and Bitcoin creator, is the person behind […]
Business
June 21, 2021
BoyleSports Joins the Mix of William Hill’s Retail Shops Buyers
The upcoming gambling industry regulatory overhaul in the UK expected after the completion of the ongoing 2005 Gambling Act review does not seem to worry operators much, after another one, BoyleSports, appears willing to expand via the acquisition of William Hill’s retail shops. “BoyleSports would certainly be interested in acquiring some or all of William […]
Sports
June 18, 2021
Paddy Power Breaks into Show Biz with The VAR Room
It’s not uncommon for businesses to look at different ways to diversify their operations, but Paddy Power is really exploring diversification. The bookmaker has introduced a new sitcom that it describes as a “tongue-in-cheek” exploration of Stockley Park, the home of English soccer’s video assistant referee (VAR). The show kicked off this past Wednesday, with […]
Industry
June 18, 2021
Ladbrokes “Guru” of Political Gambling Exits After 18 Years
Studies have shown that, on average, a person will have around 12 jobs over the course of their entire professional career. However, there is occasionally the individual that completely skews the numbers and, in this case, it is Matt Shaddick. He has been with Ladbrokes for the past 18 years, including time with its parent […]
Legal
June 16, 2021
Court Rules on Football Index Administrators Repayments
UK customers are watching with interest as a Jersey Court has sought to recognize a High Court ruling on the Football Index repayments. The high-profile betting company and its parent company BetIndex went into administration in March. The June 22 date set by the court is set to trigger repayments of £3.5 million ($4.95 million) in player account funds. Court administrators […]
Industry
June 16, 2021
UK Majority Wants Total Ban on Gambling Ads
The majority of the UK’s public wants a total ban on gambling ads, and three-quarters of the people surveyed want tighter restrictions nationwide. Majority of People in the UK Want Gambling Ads Banned According to a YouGov survey conducted in the UK, the majority of the 12,000 people surveyed want a total ban on gambling advertisements, and three-quarters of […]