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Industry
November 4, 2022
UKGC Suspended LEBOM for Failure to Integrate with GAMSTOP
The UK Gambling Commission suspended from operation an online gambling operator that failed to integrate the safer gambling self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP, sending out a clear message that if operators do not abide by their responsible gambling obligations, it is determined to enforce the rules. Operation Suspension, License under Review The Commission said that as of […]
Industry
November 3, 2022
Community Work Sentence for £20K Theft by False Representation
A former William Hill employee who scammed his friend’s £20,000 ($23,000) poker bank in the UK was given a 12-month community order at Chester Crown Court, Daily Mail reported. What the Court Heard Amer Siddique, a former sports trader for betting companies such as William Hill, Superbet, Sky Betting and Gaming and bet365, stole the […]
Lottery
November 2, 2022
KSA Scolds NPL for Featuring a Celebrity in Ad
The Netherlands’ gaming regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has warned the National Postcode Lottery (NPL) over its use of a celebrity in marketing. The authority believes that such ads may unintentionally appeal to minors. The Regulator Reprimanded the Lottery The KSA noted that the NPL featured a local celebrity in one of its recent TV ads […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
FATF Issues AML and CTF Advice for EU States
The worldwide money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued new sets of recommendations regarding the way European Union member states should assess risks connected to anti-money laundering (AML) and tackle threats regarding countering the financing of terrorism (CTF/CFT). Supranational Risk Assessment Report Last updated three years ago back in […]
Sports
November 2, 2022
William Hill to Launch Betting Location at Celtic Stadium
The leading British online betting and casino operator, William Hill, announced a new deal with the Scottish professional soccer club based in Glasgow, Celtic FC. William Hill Becomes Official In-Stadium Partner of Celtic FC The new collaboration was announced Wednesday and sees William Hill become the team’s official in-stadium betting partner. Thanks to the recent […]
Sports
November 2, 2022
AS Roma vs Lazio Serie A Odds, Time, and Prediction
AS Roma vs Lazio a.k.a. the Rome Derby or Derby della Capitale is the fiercest rivalry in the Italian Serie A and one of the biggest fixtures in European soccer. This season, it’s going to be particularly interesting as both teams are playing great soccer in 2022. Right now, AS Roma is sitting in the […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
National Lottery Q2 FY23 Funds for Good Causes Hit £501.8m
The Gambling Commission in the UK released the quarterly report keeping track of the National Lottery’s contribution to good causes report showing that funds in the second quarter of FY 23 have increased. Overview and Comparison Funds that were raised by the National Lottery for good causes need to be allocated to the National Lottery […]
Business
November 1, 2022
UK Universities to Benefit from New GAMSTOP Initiative
The UK national online self-exclusion scheme, GAMSTOP, announced a new initiative that seeks to help students affected by gambling harm. The Gambling Support University Tour Will Help Students in the UK GAMSTOP unveiled Tuesday that it joined forces with RecoverMe, a mobile health application that helps people affected by gambling addiction as well as the […]
Sports
November 1, 2022
Bet365 Happy with Greyhound Racing Deal Results
Last April, the leading British online gambling company bet365 inked an agreement to support the British greyhound racing scene. Now, the company has commented on the effectiveness of its decision to support the vertical. Bet365 Is Excited to Support More Greyhound Events A few months after the deal was inked, bet365 released a statement, saying […]
Casino
November 1, 2022
Pragmatic Play Enters Swiss Market with Casinò Lugano
Pragmatic Play has launched its content with Casinò Lugano, a Swiss-facing iGaming operator. The company is rolling out its products through the online gaming brand, Swiss4Win, which is a prominent player in the local market. Pragmatic Play is already a company that is known to European players in major regulated markets and is one of […]