Lottery
May 28, 2024
UK: County Durham Mom Celebrates £1M Jackpot Win
While many people enjoy playing the lottery, there are few who are lucky enough to collect million-dollar prizes. Despite the odds being slim, there are plenty of winners who secure life-changing sums from the lottery and this is precisely the case for a County Durham woman who won big from playing the UK National Lottery. […]
Lottery
May 28, 2024
British Couple Misses Out on £35M Win Due to Failed Payment
A British couple has allegedly missed out on a £35 million jackpot because of a technical error. Despite hitting the correct numbers, Edwina and David Nylan didn’t win anything because their ticket purchase didn’t go through. The Lancaster family bought their ticket online at Christmas time. They used the Lottomobile app to purchase the ticket […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
UK Bettors Believe Labour Party Will Oust the Conservatives
In a development that took many aback, British PM Rishi Sunak called a snap election on May 22. While Sunak’s decision demonstrates clear confidence in the current government, political bettors aren’t so convinced that the Conservatives will be able to remain in power. Sunak’s gambit comes amid declining support for the Conservative Party. The Conservatives’ […]
Industry
May 24, 2024
Bettors Engage with UK General Election, Wager £1.35M on Betfair Exchange
As the UK General Election campaign kicks off, betting markets have seen an unprecedented surge in activity. In just 24 hours, Bettors have wagered a staggering £1.35 million ($1.71 million) on the Betfair Exchange regarding the outcome of the 4 July vote, which may be instrumental in resolving the island nation’s ongoing political crisis. Conservatives […]
Sports
May 24, 2024
West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta Charged with Betting Breaches
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, who is a Brazil national, has been accused of violating betting rules by The Football Association (FA). The reason for this is that he is believed to have intentionally gotten yellow cards in some matches to manipulate their results. FA Investigates Paqueta for Alleged Yellow Card Betting Manipulation The […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
July Election Announced by PM Sunak Delays Gambling Reform
On May 22, the UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, made a surprise announcement regarding an unexpected election scheduled for July 4. The news came at a time when the UK was fully involved in the implementation of several gambling reforms featured in the April 2023 white paper, triggering several questions regarding the future of the […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
ASA Reports Decreasing Exposure to Gambling Ads in Minors
Every two years, the UK’s independent advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), publishes a report regarding children’s exposure to TV ads. The authority has recently made its latest report for 2024 public, and the numbers are looking good. Kids’ Exposure to TV Gambling Ads on a Decreasing Trend The idea of the report came […]
Industry
May 22, 2024
Charity Commission Launches Investigation into GambleAware
The UK Charity Commission has officially opened an investigation into GambleAware, Britain’s biggest gambling harm charity. This comes after a complaint by the Good Law Project alleged that the non-profit is too closely related to the gambling industry. The Good Law project previously accused GambleAware of reliance on gambling industry funds, alleging that its activities […]
Sports
May 22, 2024
Betting Investigation Stalls Paqueta’s $90M Move to Man City
An investigation by the Football Association (FA) into an alleged betting activity related to Lucas Paqueta, the West Ham star, dating back to last year continues to hold the soccer player’s signing with Manchester City. Talks have been on hold since last August in what was expected to be a temporary halt. The move came […]
Industry
May 21, 2024
BGC’s Levy Payments to HBLB Increase for the Third Year in a Row
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council announced that its members are expected to contribute a record £105 million ($133.6 million) in levy payments to the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) for last year. This figure would mark an increase of £5 million and is notably the third consecutive year of year-on-year increase. For context, the BGC’s […]
