Industry
September 19, 2024
Millions of UK Gamblers Continue to Engage with Black Market Operators
A groundbreaking study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), revealed that 1.5 million Brits are wagering up to an estimated £4.3 billion annually on illegal gambling platforms. This report is the first high-profile investigation into the black market since the UK government’s White Paper on gambling reform, revealing the increasing […]
Sports
September 18, 2024
Manchester City vs. Arsenal 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester City vs. Arsenal is a duel between two teams that finished first and second in the Premier League last season. They’re occupying those two positions in the 2024-25 Prem as well. Man City are at the top with two points more than the Gunners, meaning that we could see some reshuffling in the standings […]
Sports
September 18, 2024
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Odds, Time, and Prediction
Daniel Dubois (21-2) earned the IBF interim crown after beating the previously undefeated Filip Hrgovic in June. After Oleksandr Usyk handed over the title, a mega clash between two UK heavyweights was set up – Joshua vs. Dubois. On September 21 at Wembley, Anthony Joshua (28-3) will be making his 13th appearance in a world […]
Sports
September 17, 2024
Betano Donates Aston Villa Sponsorship to Leading Charity
Kaizen Gaming’s Betano brand has agreed to temporarily donate its Aston Villa front-of-shirt sponsorship spot to Acorns Children’s Hospice, a charity that operates hospices across the United Kingdom. Acorns’ Logo Adorned Aston Villa’s Shirts The Acorns logo adorned the jerseys of Aston Villa players just in time for their return to the Champions League and […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
Carer Steals from Victim to Fuel Gambling Addiction, Goes to Prison
Gambling addiction can push many people into different unlawful actions. From scams, fraud or theft, in some cases, violent crimes are not excluded, including robberies and murder. In one recent criminal case, a carer who gained power of attorney over an elderly man abused her responsibility, stealing more than £100,000 ($132,000). The case involved a […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
Sky Betting and Gaming Reprimanded by ICO over User Data Sharing
In the digital world, advertising is everywhere. From TV to social media and even smartphone apps, ads can be found almost everywhere. To target specific customers, companies often sell customer data as a way to reach different audiences. While that’s not unusual in some cases, when it comes to gambling, such ads can have a […]
Sports
September 17, 2024
Portsmouth’s Merson Handed £30K Gambling Money to Harry Redknapp
Paul Merson, the legendary former Arsenal midfielder, made his debut on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend. As a recovered gambling addict who has struggled for three decades, Merson has been outspoken about his addiction, inspiring and helping others to get their gambling under control. Redknapp Asked to Keep Safe Money for Gambling Debt […]
Legal
September 16, 2024
UK Man Stole $1.2M of Tax Money to Fuel Gambling Addiction
A senior finance manager faces a hefty sentence for stealing over £930K of taxpayers’ money to gamble. While the man has no previous convictions, he could spend years in prison for his fraud. Doig Channeled Huge Sums Toward His Accounts Alan Doig, 57, served as a senior finance manager at Gedling Borough Council. Between 2003 […]
Industry
September 13, 2024
GAMSTOP and Its Soccer Partners Launch #TakeBackControl2024 Campaign
GAMSTOP, a self-exclusion scheme that helps players in the UK control their online gambling, has joined forces with its soccer partners to launch a new awareness campaign. GAMSTOP’s campaign, titled #TakeBackControl2024, seeks to promote the self-exclusion tools available to players in the United Kingdom. The initiative hopes to teach more soccer fans about the benefits […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
UKGC Posts Gambling Participation Data for January-April
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) statistics, outlining customers’ participation in gambling between January 2024 and April 2024. The report is based on the responses of 5,191 Brits from across the country. The Figures Remained Mostly Stable Among other key findings, the UKGC learned that the […]
