Industry
March 2, 2021
Italy’s New PM Keeps Gambling Sector in Lockdown
The new Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, announced that land-based gambling establishments would remain under lockdown until April 6. The strict Covid-19 restrictions affect more than 400,000 families’ lives and income and cut €4.5 billion from Italy’s treasury just from gambling. New Prime Minister Keeps COVID Restrictions The new Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, has […]
Poker
March 2, 2021
Unibet to Host Swedish Poker Championships for 3 Years
The Swedish Poker Association has brought in Unibet as the host of the Swedish Poker Championships for three years. Unibet to Host Swedish Poker Championships in Next 3 Years Unibet is expanding its presence in Sweden through a new partnership with the Swedish Poker Association. The pair have agreed on a three-year partnership for the Swedish Poker Championships (Poker-SM) event, which […]
Legal
March 2, 2021
John Whittingdale Steps in at Helm of Gambling Review
John Whittingdale will head the Gambling Act 2005 review amid concerns that he may be too lenient on the industry. Whittingdale to Steer Future of Gambling in UK British minister for media and data John Whittingdale will spearhead the government’s pending review of the Gambling Act, the most significant overhaul of the country’s gambling industry laws since the […]
Sports
March 1, 2021
Betfair Cuts Loose ‘at Odds’ with Values Gordon Elliott
Leading betting exchange Betfair announced Monday its ties with Gordon Elliott as a brand ambassador have been severed with immediate effect after a shocking image of the trainer hit the social networks during the weekend. Completely at Odds with Brand Values The Flutter-owned brand reacted to a photo of Elliott sitting on a dead horse […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
UK Announce Relief Grants of up to £6,000 for Betting Businesses
UK betting shops and other non-essential businesses are eligible for direct cash grants of up to £6,000 per site, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. Non-Essential Businesses to Reopen in April Betting shops, as well as all non-essential services, are eligible for direct cash payments of up to £6,000 per site, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, […]
Legal
March 1, 2021
Finance Committee in Ukraine Changes Gambling Tax Rates
Bill 2713-d, introduced in Ukraine last year in August proposed different taxes on gambling based on the type of gambling activity. The proposal was changed last week when the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy approved a flat tax of 10% applicable for all gambling activities. Ukraine Changes Proposal for Gross Gaming Taxes on […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
Flutter Makes Biggest Cash4Club Contribution since 2008
Flutter Entertainment has launched its new “Cash4Clubs” campaign, donating £4.8 million to support sports clubs struggling to stay afloat during the lockdown. “Cash4Club” Campaign Helps Local Sports Clubs Flutter Entertainment started the company’s latest “Cash4Club” campaign with its biggest contribution so far. Flutter donated £4.8 million to help smaller clubs struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Flutter’s charity initiative has […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
Man Who Stole £47K from Mother to Cover Gambling Debts Spared Prison
A man spent £47,800 of his late mother’s money to cover his gambling debts while she was away in a care facility. Gambling Addict Stole £47K from Mother to Cover Gambling Debts Gambling addiction has left many people desperate, pushing them to do things they would have otherwise strongly objected to. The case of Gary Evans, 57, is […]
Sports
February 28, 2021
FAI Executive Jonathan Hill Rules Out Gambling Sponsorships
FAI boss Jonathan Hill has confirmed that the Football Association of Ireland would not seek gambling companies to bail the organization. Jonathan Hill Opts Out of Gambling Partnerships The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is reluctant to seek closer ties with gambling companies and confirmed the organization’s chief executive, Jonathan Hill, who said that FAI would avoid betting […]
Sports
February 26, 2021
Grand National Will Not Be Delayed Regardless of Industry Appeal
April 10 remains the 2021 Grand National horse race’s official date regardless of the industry’s plea to wait for betting shops to reopen. England Is Set to Exit Lockdown on April 12 The Grand National horse race will still kick off during the intended time between 8-10 April despite the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)’s […]