Legal
March 10, 2021
IEA Report Destroys Proposed Regulatory Measures in the UK
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) released a report evaluating proposed regulation in the UK branding affordability caps as a paternalistic measure that would lead to invasion of privacy. Invasion of Privacy The think-tank organization strongly believes that other regulatory measures put forth such as the ban on gambling advertising and sponsorships are unnecessary and […]
Sports
March 10, 2021
Entain and TCF Deliver First 27 Grants to Football Clubs
Global betting and gaming group Entain announced its first grant offers to 27 football clubs in England and Wales under the “Pitching In” program and in partnership with the Trident Leagues. Pitching In Program Delivers Entain and the 3 Trident Leagues, the Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Leagues, set up the Trident Community Foundation (TCF) […]
Industry
March 10, 2021
BGC Calls for Casinos to Open in Scotland
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in Scotland has asked the government to allow casinos to reopen, citing a report by Dr. Lisa Ackerley stating that there is “no logical or scientific reason” to treat casinos and restaurants differently. BGC Asks the Government for Fair Treatment A report by hygiene expert Dr. Lisa Ackerley has […]
Industry
March 10, 2021
New Report by SMF Claims Regulating Gambling Would Boost Economy
In a new report due to be presented to the UK government today, the Social Market Foundation claims that fewer gambling options could lead to better overall economic impact. SMF Says Regulating Gambling to Boost Economy For months now, stakeholders have cautioned that over-regulating the gambling industry would effectively deprive people of revenue and bite […]
Sports
March 8, 2021
Football Index Slashes Dividends, Player Price Tags Collapse
A surprise development over the weekend caused customer discontent at Football Index after the company announced it would be slashing player dividend payouts just days after it placed shares in new players. Announcement Caught Customers by Surprise The licensed by the UK Gambling Commission company announced Friday it was giving 28 days’ with regards to […]
Industry
March 8, 2021
YouGov Results Show over 50% of Gamblers Opposed to Betting Cap
BGC has issued a YouGov survey to determine how UK gamblers feel about the newly proposed betting limit. Out of all participants, more than half oppose the limit, even suggesting that they’ll resort to black-market gambling if too many limits are set on the average gambler. 59% of UK Gamblers Are Against Betting Caps A YouGov poll issued […]
Business
March 8, 2021
Xace Appoints Annie Osborne as Chief Commercial Officer
Annie Osborne, a payment industry veteran is going to take the position of chief commercial officer at Xace. As CCO, Osborne is going to be responsible for shaping and executing Xace’s commercial sales and marketing strategies and will report directly to the company’s CEO, David Hodkinson. Xace Names Annie Osborne as CCO Fast-growing account and […]
Industry
March 5, 2021
Safer Gambling Tools Have No Effect on Amount of Money Deposited
Interventions do not change the amount of money customers spend on gambling or their playtime, a study commissioned by GambleAware concluded. The wholly independent charity working in collaboration with the UK Gambling Commission to deliver the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms released 3 new reports today related to using safer gambling messaging by operators. […]
Legal
March 3, 2021
UKGC Issues Additional Sanctions to Caesars’ PML Holders
The UKGC has announced further sanctions for Caesars Entertainment’s PML holders, as part of its investigation into the operator. On-Going Review into CEUK The UK Gambling Commission addressed today the failings of Caesars Entertainment’s (CEUK) personal management license holders (PML) and announced additional sanctions. The regulator issued a record £13 million regulatory settlement due to […]
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 […]