Sports
December 3, 2024
DRA Suspends Two Darts Pros for Match-Fixing
The Disciplinary Committee of the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has suspended two players for match-fixing violations. Both of the athletes will also have to pay fines. The IBIA Reported Suspicious Betting Patterns The darts players in question are Leighton Bennett and Billy Warriner who have committed serious breaches of the DRA Rules, according to the […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Labour Candidate Cleared Following Election Bet Investigation
A Labour parliamentary candidate who admitted to making a “stupid error” by betting against his own success in an election has been cleared after an investigation. Lack of “Sufficient Evidence” Kevin Craig, previously suspended as Labour’s candidate for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, faced scrutiny after the Gambling Commission launched an inquiry into his actions. […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
North London Wants Gambling Reforms Amid “Las Vegas of UK” Labeling
Senior figures from a North London council are set to ask the government to implement “urgent reforms” to address gambling-related harms in the House of Commons next week. Growing Concerns The intervention comes amid growing concerns over the impact of gambling on communities and a push for stronger local authority powers to combat its negative […]
Business
December 2, 2024
Star Sports Names Davies Chair as Wiseman Stands Down
Star Sports Group has unveiled changes to its leadership, welcoming a new chairman. This shift comes after chair Russ Wiseman announced that he will be stepping down from the role for personal reasons. Davies to Succeed Wiseman as Chair Wiseman’s successor is Sir Phillip Davies, a former chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Betting […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
UKGC Updates Operator AML Requirements
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has implemented new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements for gambling operators. These new requirements, effective 29 November 2024, will enhance industry supervision by clarifying the roles of key personnel and ensuring greater accountability. This change will also complement other regulatory updates to strengthen consumer protections. Key Personnel […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
Flutter Raises Over £350K for Cure Leukaemia at Annual Charity Ball
The 2003-launched organization that currently offers potentially life-saving treatment to patients across the UK, Cure Leukaemia, has received a generous boost of over £357,000 ($453,000), thanks to funds raised by Flutter’s annual Charity Ball and a series of other pre-event donations. The yearly event supports pioneering clinical trials, with this year’s contributions set to help […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
BC.GAME Closes Up Shop in the UK Amid Legal Battle in Curaçao
BC.GAME, the front-of-shirt sponsor of Leicester City, has closed its betting website in the United Kingdom. This move comes amid the operator’s continued legal battle in Curaçao that was prompted by the recent bankruptcy of its parent companies. BC.GAME Ceases Operation in the UK BlockDance BV and SmallHouse BV, the two companies behind BC.GAME, were […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
UK Mobile Games Found Violating Loot Box Disclosure Rules
A new BBC study shows many popular mobile games in the UK do not inform players about loot boxes in their ads. This lack of honesty has raised concerns about keeping customers safe as people often compare these kinds of games to gambling and say they target those who are prone to addiction. UK’s Loot […]
Legal
November 29, 2024
Report: UKGC Seeking Settlement to Northern & Shell Lawsuit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is seeking a settlement to a lawsuit by media mogul Richard Desmond’s Northern & Shell PLC, according to a report by The Telegraph. The news outlet added that the matter is said to be further discussed in the weeks to come. Northern & Shell’s Challenge Stands The legal challenge was […]
Industry
November 29, 2024
Tim Miller Addresses BACTA Annual Convention
Tim Miller, executive director of the Gambling Commission, recently spoke at the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Annual Convention. Representing an important sector for British tourism and leisure, BACTA’s members manage family entertainment centers, arcades, and low-stakes gaming venues that are vital to UK pubs, venues, and local economies. Miller began with a personal […]
