Industry
September 8, 2021
Glasgow Is Preparing a Student Education Program on the Dangers of Gambling
Glasgow will be launching a new student program that will educate young people on the dangers posed by gambling. The program is a response to the high gambling rates in the locale and the spike in online gambling ushered by the quarantine. A New Education Program for Glasgow Students An online summit, scheduled for September 13-14 will bring in experts […]
Industry
March 10, 2021
BGC Calls for Casinos to Open in Scotland
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in Scotland has asked the government to allow casinos to reopen, citing a report by Dr. Lisa Ackerley stating that there is “no logical or scientific reason” to treat casinos and restaurants differently. BGC Asks the Government for Fair Treatment A report by hygiene expert Dr. Lisa Ackerley has […]
Esports
December 14, 2020
MP Calls for Video Games Loot Boxes Boycott for Christmas
Loot boxes promote gambling, says Scottish MP Ronnie Cowan, urging parents to not buy their children video games with loot boxes for the Christmas holidays. Scottish MP Ronnie Cowan, the vice-chair of Westminster’s committee on gambling-related harm, has taken another jab at loot boxes, digital containers that award prizes on a random principle and have […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Scottish Casino Employees Fear of Industry Never Recovering
Grosvenor Edinburgh casino manager Mark McCluskey has spoken to Edinburgh Live and expressed his fears that the industry may never recover. Casino Employees Fear Job Prospects as Shutdowns Loom Just like any other country out there, Scotland is also wrestling with covid-19 as the pandemic spills over every aspect of social, cultural and business life. […]
Sports
November 18, 2020
Scotland to Shut down Close to 500 Betting Shops on Friday
As per a new government order, a total of 487 betting shops, over half of the country’s total, will have to shut down in 11 council areas until at least December 11. Scottish Betting Shops to Shut Down on Friday Scotland will move in deeper into the lockdown caused by the spread of covid-19 and […]
Legal
August 23, 2020
Scotland’s First Minister Allows Casinos to Re-Open August 24
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, announced Thursday that casinos and bingo halls in the country would be able to re-open as planned, August 24, as the government is sticking to its four-stage phase-in plan, currently being in phase 3. Scotland’s First Minister also outlined COVID-19 continued to be a significant threat to public health. […]
Casino
August 1, 2020
Scotland: Bingos and Casinos Plan to Reopen on August 24
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for the reopening of bingos and casinos on August 24. On the same day, the government plans to allow betting shops to switch their gaming machines back on. BGC CEO Michael Dugher pleased with the announcement. Scotland’s First Minister Announced the Plan to Reopen Bingos and Casinos in […]
Business
July 7, 2020
BGC Says Restrictions on Betting in Scotland May Result in Losses for the Industry
Scotland’s betting shops must follow draconian restrictions, which may be harmful for the industry, the BGC has said. BGC CEO urges the Scottish government for changes in the restrictions. Scotland’s Post-COVID-19 Restrictions Harmful for The Industry The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which is the gambling trade organization, has criticized the Scottish government for the […]