Business
October 28, 2024
EasyJet Owner Bets on Gambling in Latest Business Venture
Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the billionaire behind the famous EasyJet airline group, has forayed into the world of online sports betting with an Easy-branded sportsbook. To that end, the entrepreneur has teamed up with an offshore gambling firm that has formerly had trouble with the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission. EasyBet Will Complement the Easy Portfolio As reported […]
Sports
October 28, 2024
Manchester United vs. Chelsea 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s been more than 11 years since Chelsea beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League. But as per Man United vs. Chelsea odds, they might pull it off this coming Sunday. At BetOnline, the Blues from London are favored to beat the Red Devils. Let’s see if oddsmakers are right to think […]
Industry
October 24, 2024
William Hill Supports UK Horseracing With Cheltenham Festival Sponsorship
William Hill has been unveiled as the new sponsor of the prestigious County Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, marking a return to a marquee event in the world of jump racing. The race, scheduled for Friday, 14 March 2025, will form part of Gold Cup Day, the grand finale of the Cheltenham Festival. It […]
Casino
October 24, 2024
Woman Wins £4.3M Jackpot from a £2 Online Bet at Betfred
A lucky online casino player “has it all figured out” after a huge £4.3 million (approximately $5.6 million) win at Betfred. According to the operator, the winner is an accountant from north London who won the huge prize from a £2 bet. The Woman Is Still in Disbelief The triumphant winner won what Betfred called […]
Sports
October 23, 2024
Premier League Clubs Under Fire over Gambling Sponsorship Breaches
In a major move earlier this year, the Premier League, the FA, the Women’s Super League and the EFL agreed to a New Code of Conduct, enforcing restrictions on gambling advertising in soccer. Limiting gambling sponsorship seeks to reduce the exposure of children to gambling ads while protecting vulnerable individuals. Clubs Fail to Comply with […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Gordon Moody to Open New Residential Treatment Center in Worcestershire
Gordon Moody, an organization dedicated to helping people tackle gambling-related harm, has announced the upcoming opening of a new residential treatment center in Worcestershire. The center will increase the organization’s capacity and will allow it to help more people in the region get their habits under control. Gordon Moody Will Celebrate the Opening with a […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
UKGC Reiterates Plan to Fight Unlicensed Gambling
This week the Gambling Commission (GC), the gambling regulator in the UK, confirmed it initiated the first comprehensive study of the black market in the country. The key effort seeks to deliver invaluable insights regarding the unlicensed sector which can in turn help improve the regulations in the country. In light of the study launch, […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
UK Bankers Refusing Mortgages Due to Betting History, Report
Millions of people in the UK have easy access to online sports betting and iGaming activities thanks to smartphones. While some consider the occasional bet as a hobby activity, such wagers may ultimately result in ineligibility for a mortgage, a newly released report warns. Gambling History Makes It to the Lenders’ Scrutiny List It is […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
UKGC Initiates First Comprehensive Study of the UK Black Market
Last month, we reported on a study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council, that revealed a whopping 1.5 million Britons were wagering up to £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) every year with black market operators. The report, which was the pioneering high-profile investigation into the UK black market since the government’s much-anticipated […]
Casino
October 18, 2024
Aristocrat Secures DirectBe Partnership to Launch Playwins and Betfusion
Aristocrat Leisure will soon see the launch of two seminal brands in the UK market, with Playwins and Betfusion set to make an appearance under Aristocrat Interactive’s white-label solution. In fact, Betfusion has already launched, with Playwins to follow later in November. Aristocrat to Boost Launch of New iGaming Brands in the UK Aristocrat is […]
