Casino
January 31, 2025
Haringey Becomes First UK Council to Push for Gambling Ad Ban
Haringey Council has taken a groundbreaking step to combat gambling harm. It has become the first local authority in the UK to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA). This action aims to pressure the UK government to put into action tougher rules on gambling advertising. The council believes gambling ads have a major […]
Industry
January 30, 2025
UK Government Continues to Debate White Paper Reforms
The UK Parliament continues to discuss white paper recommendations, arguing about online slot limits and the statutory levy. This first change seeks to minimize excessive play and protect players from over-spending, while the second one would raise funds for gambling research, education and treatment (RET) initiatives. A Stake Limit Would Change How People Interact with […]
Business
January 30, 2025
LeoVegas Group to Implement Deposit Limit Changes in the UK
Online gaming operator LeoVegas has told its UK customers that deposit limit changes are on the horizon. The company clarified that the upcoming upgrade will affect all of its brands. More Liberal Deposit Limits Are Coming The changes in deposit limits will include a revamped calculation that would also take customers’ withdrawals into account. In […]
Casino
January 30, 2025
3 Oaks Gaming Steals a March on UK Market with License
3 Oaks Gaming has much to celebrate as the company has been given the go-ahead to launch its product offering in the United Kingdom. This marks the latest European jurisdiction where the supplier of player-favorite hits such as 3 Pots of Egypt, Storm of Olympus, 777 Fruity Classic, and others will be able to offer […]
Sports
January 29, 2025
Entain: Tennis Bets, Second-Most Popular in the US and the UK
One of the largest sports betting and gaming groups built on proprietary technology, Entain, has released a fresh report revealing tennis as the second-ranking sport in terms of the number of in-play bets across the UK and US markets. Bettors Rely on Momentum Swings Entain attributes tennis’ popularity to momentum swings, where bettors use real-time […]
Industry
January 29, 2025
Northern Ireland Modernizes Gaming Rules, Critics Say Better Protections Are Needed
Northern Ireland has moved to modernize its gambling laws, aligning them with those of mainland UK. Critics, however, have voiced concerns over the lack of similar safeguards. Northern Ireland Seeks to Modernize Gaming The Legislative Assembly has approved without a vote the aligning of Northern Ireland’s gambling machine regulations to those of Great Britain, effectively […]
Industry
January 29, 2025
Gambling Harm Treatment in Peril as Experts Reject the Industry’s Input
The National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) just published its guidelines for gambling harm treatment, sending shockwaves across the gaming industry. Among other things, the organization suggested that gambling treatment services should not be influenced by the industry. Conflict of Interest Threatens the Future of Treatment Treatment in the UK has largely been sponsored […]
Business
January 28, 2025
Fitzdares to Part Ways with CEO Woodhams
Fitzdares, a leading gaming and betting company in the UK, is set to part ways with its chief executive officer William Woodhams. Speaking on his departure, Woodhams said that he “loved every second” of his time at the helm of the operator. He is set to end his time as CEO on Friday. Seven Years […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
UKGC: Three People Arrested in Birmingham for Match-Fixing
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced yesterday that three people have been arrested in relation to match-fixing allegations. These included individuals ranging from 23-year-old to 54-year old who are believed to have committed betting offenses. Three People Were Arrested On January 27, the UKGC said that the authorities had arrested three people suspected of […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Doctors in the UK Urged to Ask about Gambling Addiction, Problem Gambling
According to the National Institute for Health Care Excellence, or NICE, healthcare professionals and GPs in England ought to include questions about gambling in their routines, much in the same way they would ask people about their smoking and alcohol consumption habits. GPs Need to Ask Patients More Often about Their Gambling This is the […]
