Casino
October 23, 2023
Lottoland Study Unveils Brits Fear Casinos Due to Lack of Game Skills
A recent study, commissioned by Lottoland.co.uk, has revealed that a significant portion of British adults have dabbled in gambling at some point in their lives, yet nearly half of them have never played popular card games like poker or blackjack. 29% of Brits Cite Knowledge Gaps, Study Finds The study, conducted on 2,000 adults, uncovered […]
Legal
October 19, 2023
UK: Student Attempts to Steal $30K from Grosvenor Casino
In the digital age, crimes and fraud are increasingly more difficult to complete than one might think. The digital footprint of transactions and surveillance in casinos along with increased measures for security such as AI and proactive monitoring, help protect such venues from criminal activities, including robbery, money-laundering or other criminal acts. Despite the innovative […]
Sports
October 18, 2023
ASA Says Sky Bet Tweet Breached Advertising Regulations
The regulator in charge of advertising in the United Kingdom, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), constantly monitors such activities and imposes actions against companies that breach the established advertising regulations. As the regulator, the Authority scrutinizes different sectors, including the gambling and betting vertical. On Wednesday, the ASA announced that it upheld an assessment against […]
Industry
October 18, 2023
Andrew Rhodes Spoke on the White Paper at the IAGR Conference
Two days ago, Andrew Rhodes from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) spoke at the International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR) Conference, explaining the nature of the white paper and the reasoning behind the proposed measures. Rhodes Highlighted the Regulator’s Values At the opening of his speech, Rhodes noted that many people in Britain feel very […]
Sports
October 18, 2023
Chelsea vs. Arsenal Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Chelsea vs. Arsenal is a London Derby, which is a fact that makes it interesting by default. However, Saturday’s duel is interesting for many other reasons, including the fact that the Gunners stand a chance to get to the No. 1 spot in the Premier League standings if they win. Chelsea vs. Arsenal Odds Moneyline […]
Industry
October 17, 2023
UK’s Mandatory Levy Seeks to Minimize the Industry’s Impact on Treatment Services
The United Kingdom is set to consult the implementation of the mandatory levy which will replace the current voluntary system. The measure seeks to prevent the gambling industry’s influence on how gambling harm treatment services are operated. Under the rules outlined in the Gambling Act white paper, online gambling companies will have to pay 1% […]
Business
October 16, 2023
Per Widerström Officially Assumes CEO Position at 888
Per Widerström, Catena Media’s former non-executive director, has begun work as 888 Holdings’ new chief executive officer. The appointment, which was announced earlier this year, will see the appointee relocate to London to stand at the head of the prestigious gambling company. Widerström boasts some 17 years in the online casino industry and has served […]
Casino
October 12, 2023
Pragmatic Play Agrees to Add Live Casino Games for Rank Group
The leading provider of casino content, Pragmatic Play, announced it extended its partnership with the leading group that has a strong footprint across the gambling sector in Europe, Rank Group. Announced Thursday, the latest collaboration sees the iGaming content developer, agree to supply Rank Group with thrilling games from its live casino vertical. The latest […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
New GambleAware Data Maps Detail Harm in the UK
GambleAware, the United Kingdom’s leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, has published new gambling harm data maps. Detailing the level of gambling harms in Britain at local authority and parliamentary constituency level, the maps also highlight the usage of support and treatment. According to GambleAware, its new maps were produced by PoliMapper. The charity […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
UKGC Close to Signing Multiple MOUs with US Regulators
Tim Miller, the executive director of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), spoke during the recent G2E conference in Las Vegas, saying that his team is close to sealing several Memoranda of Understanding with a number of US regulators. In line with Miller’s call for unity, the move would improve the relationship between the British […]
