Legal
January 27, 2021
Gambling Stakeholders Could Go Shirtless in the UK
Gambling in the UK is under review with one of the most likely outcomes a ban on sports sponsorships says The Daily Telegraph, citing unnamed sources close to the matter. T-Shirt Sponsorships May Have to Go As lawmakers remain committed to re-regulating the gambling industry in the United Kingdom, as part of the ongoing Gambling […]
Legal
January 26, 2021
Man Gets Jail Time for Smashing Machines at Betfred in Bournemouth, UK
After smashing a couple of terminals at a Betfred venue in Bournemouth, UK, the man responsible for the damages was sentenced to prison. Besides the damages, the man had three other criminal offenses and his overall sentence is 18 weeks in prison. A Man Receives Sentence of 18 Weeks in Prison over Multiple Offenses A […]
Industry
January 26, 2021
William Hill Goes 100% Green, Develops Female Future Leaders
Global sports betting services provider William Hill announced today two new initiatives related to the environmental aspects of its business and the future inclusion of females on leadership positions. Going Green In the UK, William Hill transformed entirely its supply of electricity, moving away from grid electricity to Total Gas & Power, a supplier of […]
Business
January 25, 2021
BetBull Partners with beBettor for Affordability Checks
UK-based social gaming and sports betting operator BetBull teamed up beBettor to utilize its responsible gaming data offering with regards to affordability checks. Affordability Checks – beBettor’s Flagship Product The partnership between BetBull and the independent technology and data science company beBettor will provide the gaming operator with instant geo-affordability checks for its UK customers […]
Legal
January 25, 2021
The Horseracing Betting Forum Opposes Affordability Checks
A proposal for affordability checks may put off millions of punters away from betting on horse racing, a written submission from the Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is set to warn the Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK this week. Statement Ready to Be Submitted The HBF, which represents the interest of bettors on British racing […]
Legal
January 22, 2021
ASA: Loot Boxes Consultation Period Approaches Deadline
The advertising regulator in the UK reminded stakeholders that the consultation period with regards to providing evidence on loot boxes and other types of in-game purchases is approaching its end, January 28. Less Than a Week Remaining The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) initiated consultations in November 2020, after some concerns related to certain elements of […]
Industry
January 21, 2021
HSBC Rolls a 72-Hour Cooling Period to Protect Consumers amid Gambling Spike
The cooling-off by HSBC UK has been increased to 72 hours from 24 hours amid reports that gaming revenue and active accounts are increasing. HSBC Introduces 72 Cooling-off Period to Counterweigh Increase in Gambling HSBC UK has decided to extend its cooling-off period that prohibits gamblers who have been playing excessively from using money on […]
Business
January 19, 2021
Brent Hoberman to Advise Sazka on Its Bid for National Lottery
Sazka Group announced that it hired the services of Brent Hoberman. In his new position, the founder of Lastminute.com will provide counsel for the company on its bid for the National Lottery license in the U.K. Sazka Group Hires the Services of Brent Hoberman One of Europe’s fastest-growing lottery companies, Sazka Group, announced that it […]
Industry
January 19, 2021
Gambling Counselor Says Number of People Seeking Help Increases by 50%
A counselor at a gambling center in Co Limerick has cautioned that the number of people seeking help for gambling has increased by 50% over the past months of the pandemic. Gambling Addiction Precipitated by Pandemic A Co Limerick center in Ireland has reported a significant spike in the cases of problem gambling since the […]
Industry
January 18, 2021
UKGC’s Proposed Gambling Law Reform Faces Controversy
UKGC’s proposed amendment of Great Britain’s Gambling Law faces controversy, as it would be a “significant invasion of personal freedom,” critics say. “Invasion of Personal Freedom” The focus of the British lawmakers to reform Great Britain’s gaming laws faces controversy in the country, opened to debate by an anonymous letter recently sent to the British […]