Industry
July 12, 2020
Australian Gambler Lost US $5.6 Million, Says Sportsbooks Did Nothing to Stop Him
A player from Australia lost AUS $8 million (US$ 5.6 million) on sports betting across three different operators. Now the Australian man may be facing jail time but according to him, it’s not entirely his fault as many of the operators pushed him and helped him develop a gambling addiction. The Aussie Financial Planner and […]
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July 9, 2020
UKGC Calls for Changes on Online Slot Games Aiming at Safer Gambling
The Gambling Commission in the UK has launched a consultation regarding proposed changes for online slot games. With those changes the regulator is ultimately planning to reduce gambling-related harm. The GC Urges for Changes Making Online Slot Games Safer for Users July 9, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) started consultations regarding changes of the […]
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July 8, 2020
London Introduces Gambling Harm Treatment within Primary Care
Adults in the UK who have problems related to gambling have another option to receive help as a new Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has opened in the capital. Backed by the National Health Service (NHS) and developed by a NHS general practice (GP) partnership, Hurley Group, the new service will offer treatment to people […]
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July 8, 2020
GambleAware: 28 Million People in the UK Don’t Have Access to Gambling Block Feature
A latest research by GambleAware points out that some 28 million people in the UK don’t have access to a gambling block feature. The research urges that changes can and should be made. As a part of the report, GambleAware released recommendations on reducing gambling-related harm. GambleAware’s Research on Bank Card Gambling Blockers The gambling […]
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June 29, 2020
Committee: DCMS and GC Failed to Protect Consumers
The Public Accounts Committee which examines the value for money of Government projects, programs, and service delivery, published recently a report regarding its “Gambling regulation: problem gambling and protecting vulnerable people” ongoing inquiry. The Committee exposed the glaring deficiencies of the UK Gambling Commission (GC) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) […]
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June 27, 2020
Survey: Sex Out of Wedlock and Gambling Morally Acceptable in the US
New research by Gallup among US citizens marks a record level of people who find gambling as a “morally acceptable” activity. Poll by Gallup Shows Record Level of Gambling Acceptance in the US Newly published poll by Gallup outlines record numbers of Americans finding gambling as “morally acceptable”. According to the numbers, 71% of the […]
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June 26, 2020
FTC: Eldorado-Caesars Merger Approved Subject to Closing Conditions
Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment announced almost simultaneously today that their pending $17.3 billion mega-merger deal overcame the main obstacle on the road to completion, the approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). FTC Signals Conditional Green Light The FTC accepted a proposed consent order to conclude the review of the merger regarding the Hart-Scott-Rodino […]
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June 19, 2020
Authentic Gaming Partners up with 888 for Content
Casino game content by Authentic Gaming will be available for users of 888 casino following a new partnership between the two companies. New Partnership by 888 and Authentic Gaming The live casino game developer Authentic Gaming has announced a new partnership with 888 casino. Under the new partnership, Authentic Gaming will be providing live casino […]
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June 17, 2020
The Guardian: 2019 Police Callouts to Bookies Drop 38% Due to £2 FOBTs Limit
The crusade for a safer gambling environment in the UK has received a further boost by a report in The Guardian stating that the imposed reduction of the maximum allowed bet on the fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2 resulted into 38% drop in police callouts to deal with violent customers after losing money. […]
Industry
June 8, 2020
888 Inks Deal with 1×2 Network, Add New Casino Games
A new partnership between 888 Holdings and 1×2 Network will now allow 888 Casino to offer dedicated new gaming products by Iron Dog Studio and 1×2 Gaming, with the option to scale this offer. 888 Casino Expands Reach of Products with 1×2 Network 1×2 Network has teamed up with 888 Holdings to bring its […]