Industry
February 22, 2021
UKGC to Educate Citizens about Gambling Blocking Tools
A new awareness campaign spearheaded by the UK Gambling Commission will seek to raise awareness about gambling blocking tools. UKGC to Help General Public Benefit from Gambling Blocking Tools The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) remains committed to bolstering its efforts to protecting consumers, now with a new consumer guidance campaign. Aimed at the general public, […]
Industry
February 22, 2021
Flutter Entertainment Suspends Credit Card Payments in Ireland
Starting from April 6 on in, Flutter Entertainment will no longer accept credit card payments in Ireland. Credit Cards to Go from Flutter Entertainment’s Brands in Ireland Flutter Entertainment is taking another step towards reining in problem gambling by introducing a ban on credit card payments and betting across the group’s brands in Ireland. Starting […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
MGC Pursuit of Executive Director Continues Amid Controversy
The controversy-born executive personnel crisis at the Missouri Gaming Commission remains unresolved, as nearly 10 months later as the position of the executive director is still vacant. Executive Director Vacancy The regulatory body tasked with oversight of the 13 state’s casinos, bingo operations and daily fantasy sports has been actively seeking a replacement for its […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
UKGC Extends Public Consultation by Friday, February 26
The public consultation on the prevalence of gambling harm in the United Kingdom has been extended to this Friday when the regulator will collect final feedback from stakeholders and the public. UKGC Determined to Remit Reliable Data Back to Authorities The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) decided to extend its consultation on the prevalence of problem […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
MA Gaming Commission May File Amicus Brief in Encore Boston Case
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may issue amicus briefs in a now old case against Encore Boston Harbor focusing on “the blackjack 6-to-5 odds payouts”. The Wynn Resorts-owned property was already cleared of any wrongdoing in 2019, but plaintiffs have requested the Supreme Judicial Court to weigh in one last time. The commission is convinced that […]
Industry
February 19, 2021
NGTS Treatment Has Positive Impact On Gambling Addiction
According to a study by GambleAware, treatment by the UK’s National Gambling Treatment Service has had a positive impact on most patients between 2019 and 2020. NGTS Treatment Has Positive Impact on Problem Gamblers According to a recent report by GambleAware, the treatment program offered by the UK’s National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) has had […]
Industry
February 19, 2021
Monzo and TrueLayer Join Forces to Safeguard Problem Gambling
Banking software provider TrueLayer and digital bank Monzo have teamed up to create a universal gambling block solution that will be suitable for the entire financial service industry. Application Programming Interface to Assist in Wagering Block Technology The Fintech leaders explained they were conducting an open-banking API trial in the hopes of creating a complete […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
Kambi’s Festival of Sportsbook Will Focus on US Sports Betting
Sports betting technology supplier Kambi Group released details with regards to the topics of discussion during its upcoming digital event Festival of Sportsbook. Global Sports Betting Landscape Planned to take place from March, 15 to March, 19, the Festival of Sportsbook event will focus on the global sports betting landscape and will deliver content for […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
Entain Launches Advanced Protection And Care Initiative
Entain has launched ARC – an initiative that builds upon the company’s system player protection measures. Entain Launches New Player Protection Initiative UK-based sports betting and gambling leader Entain has launched ARC (Advanced Protection and Care) – the initial iteration of a player protection initiative designed to identify risk players. ARC uses advanced behavioural data […]
Industry
February 18, 2021
Affordability Checks Evidence Might Be a Thing after UKGC Consultation
With over 13,000 pitching in the UKGC’s public consultation on affordability checks, racing leaders fear that the measure may bleed the industry out of revenue and imperil it financially. UKGC’s Submission Evidence to Upend the Gambling Industry The Gambling Commission held a consultation on affordability checks which closed last week. Their call for evidence resulted […]