Lottery
May 13, 2024
Desperate Man Who Spent £80K Lottery Win Seeks Aid
Most people dream of winning a jackpot from the lottery or while gambling at a casino. But while that’s a dream for many, only a few get to experience it. However, sometimes winning a jackpot can have unintended consequences. This is precisely the case for one UK lottery winner who scored a jackpot but spent […]
Sports
May 13, 2024
Social Media Accounts Under Scrutiny for Directing Fans to Betfair
In a shocking revelation, it turns out that popular social media accounts posing as “tipsters” or offering comical content on soccer have been part of a marketing initiative that is meant to lead the accounts’ followers to a major sports betting website. The Secret Behind AndyRobsonTips and BoringMilner The social media accounts in question are […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
Kaizen Gaming’s BVGroup-Powered Betano Brand Launches in the UK
Kaizen Gaming’s Betano brand has forayed into the UK, as previously announced. As of May 10, players in one of Europe’s biggest gaming markets can access Betano’s offerings and enjoy a “safe and entertaining experience.” Betano’s launch in the UK was powered by BVGroup. Under an earlier agreement, the latter company agreed to serve […]
Industry
May 9, 2024
Tory MP Davies Accepts £500-an-Hour Consultant Role with Merkur
It is not uncommon for UK MPs to accept consultancy roles with licensed gambling operators in the country. Similar to other income opportunities, as well as benefits such as gifts and hospitality from UK sources, such earnings are registered with the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. One such registered earning concerning the Tory MP Philip […]
Sports
May 3, 2024
Sandro Tonali Receives a Suspended Ban for Violating FA’s Code
Sandro Tonali has received a two-month suspended ban for his gambling violations. The ban is suspended until the conclusion of the 2024-25 season and will come into effect if Tonali commits a new violation. The FA charged the midfielder with 50 breaches of FA Rule E8 for placing bets on football matches between 12 August […]
Industry
May 2, 2024
Bally’s Anticipates Further UK Growth with Online Betting Entry
Earlier this week, the leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment company, Bally’s Corporation, released its first quarter financial results. At the time, the company revealed a company-wide revenue of $618.5 million for Q1, marking an increase of 3.3% year-over-year when compared to the corresponding period in 2023. Despite the performance, which Bally’s CEO, Robeson Reeves acknowledged […]
Business
May 2, 2024
Entain Listed among Top Tech Employers in the UK by LinkedIn
The globally recognizable gaming and entertainment company, formerly known as GVC Holdings, Entain, was recognized by the popular business and employment-focused media platform, LinkedIn. Last week, the business platform released its inaugural LinkedIn Top Companies 2024 tech list, highlighting the top 10 best workplaces in the UK. The latest list, compiled by LinkedIn, included a […]
Industry
May 2, 2024
Petition Calls for Removal of Gambling Ads from London Public Transport
A new petition by UK charity Gambling with Lives calls for removing gambling advertisements from the London public transport system. The petition highlights the significant influence of gambling advertising, which amounts to over a billion pounds annually, in persuading individuals to gamble. Studies cited in the petition indicate a clear link between exposure to gambling […]
Business
May 2, 2024
Online Gambling GGY in UK Rises in Latest Quarter but Retail Slows
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, published its most recent data, uncovering insights regarding the number of bets, revenue and performance of the market for quarter 4 of the financial year 2023 to 2024, or the period between January and March. The latest data was compared year-over-year to quarter 4 of 2022 […]
Lottery
May 1, 2024
People’s Postcode Lottery Ad with Emma Willis Passes ASA Review
A TV advertisement for The People’s Postcode Lottery captured the attention of the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ad in question featured Emma Willis, a popular TV personality and presenter and aired back in November 2023. In light of the advertisement, the Authority challenged whether or […]
