By Mike Johnson

Legal

UKGC and Facebook Enable Consumers to Limit Gambling Ads

September 29, 2020

Facebook and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have teamed up to guarantee consumers are safe online and see fewer targeted gambling ads. Facebook and UKGC Unite to Reduce Gambling Ads Exposure The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has teamed up with Facebook and created new guidelines that would limit gambling-related advertisements showed to consumers. As per […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

BGC Releases New VIP Reward Program Standards with UKGC

September 26, 2020

Overhauling the gaming industry in the United Kingdom, the Betting and Gaming Council and UK Gambling Commission have released a new code of conduct for VIP Reward Programs. BGC and UKGC Release New Code of Conduct for VIP Programs The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has collaborated with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on what […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Major Changes Enacted in the UK Gambling Market in 2020

August 18, 2020

Since the adoption of The Gambling Act 2005, there haven’t been any significant changes in the UK legislation regarding gambling.  Yet, beginning in 2019, a tangible move towards over-regulating the market began with the introduction of fixed-odds betting terminal (FOBT) limits. During the last two decades, the market was flooded with online gambling operators. The […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

GC Announces Changes for Licensees in the UK

July 31, 2020

Following the society lottery changes, GC announced display of licensed status and LCCP changes which the regulator plans to enforce starting on October 31. LCCP Changes for Licensees Introduced by the GC The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced changes to the license conditions and codes of practice (LCCP). The changes will be in effect from […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

UK: COVID-19 Lockdown Pushed Massive Number of Problem Gamblers to Seek Help

July 20, 2020

More problem gamblers sought help during the lockdown period in the UK, says records by the Gordon Moody Association. Numbers by the Gordon Moody Association Show an Uptick in Problem Gamblers Seeking Help The Gordon Moody Association, who is a leading addiction charity, announced that it observed a huge number of problem gamblers seeking help. […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

UKGC Report Shows Gambling Activity Going Up Slightly

July 6, 2020

A latest report by the UK Gambling Commission shows a slight increase in gambling activities. Revenue increase is also observed based on numbers from the most recent report. Updated UKGC Report Suggests Gambling Activity Increase The UK Gambling Commission released its latest report regarding gambling customer activity during the lockdown. According to the report, the […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

UKGC Starts New Interim Group to Reduce Gambling Harm

June 22, 2020

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has called upon the experience of players who have experienced harm from gambling and addiction and who will now help the regulator how to best minimize the incidence of gambling-related harm in vulnerable players. UK Gambling Commission Interim Group to Help Address Gambling Harm The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes

June 21, 2020

The UKGC has started a consultation which will run through August 14 and seek the input of high value customers to help regulate the high-roller and VIP segment without dealing a major blow to the gaming industry. Overregulation Prompts UKGC to Seek VIP Players Opinions With over-regulation the new buzzword in the United Kingdom, the […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Mandatory Loss Limits and Minimum Spin Speed Among New Regulations Proposed by UKGC

June 19, 2020

Following an update on the Industry Challenges initiative, the UKGC has proposed new measures towards safer gambling. Gambling Industry “Challenges Initiative” Receives an Update The UK Gambling Commission has posted an update on its “Industry Challenges” initiative. The initiative, which was launched back in October, now has an updated paper published by the UKGC. The […]

By Jerome García

Legal

UK Gaming Industry Opposes the Additional Restrictions Offered by MPs

June 18, 2020

The UK gaming industry disapproves of the recently proposed restrictive measures by the country’s MPs. The industry points out that such measures are unnecessary but also adds that the country’s market is already heavily regulated. New Restrictive Gambling Measures Rejected by Industry Earlier this week, additional restrictive measures on gambling were proposed by Members of […]