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Industry
May 2, 2024
Petition Calls for Removal of Gambling Ads from London Public Transport
A new petition by UK charity Gambling with Lives calls for removing gambling advertisements from the London public transport system. The petition highlights the significant influence of gambling advertising, which amounts to over a billion pounds annually, in persuading individuals to gamble. Studies cited in the petition indicate a clear link between exposure to gambling […]
Business
May 2, 2024
Online Gambling GGY in UK Rises in Latest Quarter but Retail Slows
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, published its most recent data, uncovering insights regarding the number of bets, revenue and performance of the market for quarter 4 of the financial year 2023 to 2024, or the period between January and March. The latest data was compared year-over-year to quarter 4 of 2022 […]
Lottery
May 1, 2024
People’s Postcode Lottery Ad with Emma Willis Passes ASA Review
A TV advertisement for The People’s Postcode Lottery captured the attention of the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ad in question featured Emma Willis, a popular TV personality and presenter and aired back in November 2023. In light of the advertisement, the Authority challenged whether or […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
UKGC Unveils Extensive Changes to Enhance Safety and Consumer Choice
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced widespread changes to bolster safety measures and enhance consumer choice in the gambling sector. These changes, aligned with the government’s white paper on gambling reform for the digital age, will be implemented in four stages between August 2024 and February 2025. New Features Prioritize Gambling Harm Prevention Among […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
New Interim Voluntary Customer Checks Code to Be Published in the UK
Ahead of the implementation of the planned affordability checks, currently being developed by the UK Gambling Commission, in collaboration with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a new interim voluntary code seeks to deliver frictionless spending checks. The new voluntary “Code on Customer Checks” is expected to be published Wednesday, a report released by the […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
IBAS Confirms Readiness to Step into UK Gambling Ombudsman Role
Ahead of the changes to the gambling regulations in the UK, the country’s government launched a review of the Gambling Act 2005. Late in April last year, the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act was released, marking the first major step toward the overhaul of the country’s gambling laws. The review was […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Changes to Gambling Ad Rules in the UK under Fire by the House of Lords
Last year in April, the UK government released a White Paper following the review of the country’s Gambling Act. The release of the White Paper marked the first step for the changes to the gambling regulations in the country, amid concerns about growing gambling harm and at-risk gambling. This year, the government’s efforts toward the […]
Business
April 29, 2024
Controversy Erupts as 888.com Pulls London Ads Amid Backlash
888.com, an online casino company, has announced its decision to pull back advertisements from various locations across London, including the city’s transport network. This move comes in the wake of mounting criticism regarding the tone of their adverts, which has sparked a debate over the approval process for such promotions. TfL Under Fire as 888.com […]
Industry
April 25, 2024
UK MPs Discuss KiX, Vow to Prevent Another Football Index Situation
The UK parliament has discussed KiX, a controversial new soccer trading platform. While bearing some similarities to the failed Football Index platform, KiX says that its predecessor was merely a “proof of concept.” For context, the Football Index was a platform similar to a stock market. Instead of stock, however, players dealt with wagers on […]
Industry
April 24, 2024
Gambling Addict Imprisoned for Theft That Left Coworkers Jobless
A gambling addict who was found guilty of fraud by abuse of position and the theft of £186,000 ($231,000) in cash from his employers was sent to six years in prison. The sentence was formulated by the Liverpool Crown Court following the suspect’s trial. He was jailed on April 22 for several thefts that he […]
