Industry
March 16, 2021
Football Index Meltdown Piles Pressure on Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is facing serious questions related to the recent collapse of sports betting platform Football Index which went into administration last week. UK Gambling Regulator under Fire Dark clouds are gathering above the UK gambling regulator following the complete meltdown of the famous betting platform which allowed players to […]
Industry
March 16, 2021
UK Gambling Commission Boss Neil McArthur Steps Down
The president of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is stepping down, leaving the UK’s gambling regulator without a CEO at a time when the government is overhauling the industry’s laws. Neil McArthur resigned on Monday with immediate effect, and a process for an interim CEO is underway. UKGC CEO Neil McArthur Resigns The UK Gambling […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
GambleAware Research Says 0.1% of Online Gambling Accounts Biggest Losers
A new study by GambleAware that took place between 2018 and 2019 produced preliminary results looking into the online gambling habits of 140,000 people. Majority of Gambling Accounts Are Reasonable Spenders A new preliminary study commissioned by GambleAware and carried out by the National Center for Social Research looked into the gambling behavior of close to 140,000 online gambling […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
APPG Warns Broadcasters to Reduce Day Hours Gambling Content
In a letter to ITV and Channel 5, the APPG has asked the broadcasters to consider reducing the amount of gambling content aired to audiences. APPG Asks Broadcasters to Limit Gambling Content The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG) is looking to limit the exposure to gambling advertisements people in the United Kingdom experience. The APPG […]
Legal
March 11, 2021
APPG Asks TV Broadcasters to Suspend Daytime Gambling Ads
In a letter, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm in the UK urged TV broadcasters to stop daytime gambling advertising. APPG Urges TV Broadcasters to Stop Daytime Gambling Advertising The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG) in the UK revealed that it wrote a letter to a number of TV channels. In its […]
Business
March 11, 2021
EveryMatrix to Develop Games for UK Gambling Market
Following a license amendment, EveryMatrix can make its gambling games available for UK operators and develop entirely new games for the UK market. EveryMatrix Granted Access to UK Market Award-winning software solutions provider EveryMatrix has announced that the UK Gambling Commission has finally approved its license amendment request. The regulator has expanded EveryMatrix’s operational license […]
Legal
March 10, 2021
IEA Report Destroys Proposed Regulatory Measures in the UK
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) released a report evaluating proposed regulation in the UK branding affordability caps as a paternalistic measure that would lead to invasion of privacy. Invasion of Privacy The think-tank organization strongly believes that other regulatory measures put forth such as the ban on gambling advertising and sponsorships are unnecessary and […]
Sports
March 10, 2021
Entain and TCF Deliver First 27 Grants to Football Clubs
Global betting and gaming group Entain announced its first grant offers to 27 football clubs in England and Wales under the “Pitching In” program and in partnership with the Trident Leagues. Pitching In Program Delivers Entain and the 3 Trident Leagues, the Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Leagues, set up the Trident Community Foundation (TCF) […]
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 […]
Industry
March 10, 2021
New Report by SMF Claims Regulating Gambling Would Boost Economy
In a new report due to be presented to the UK government today, the Social Market Foundation claims that fewer gambling options could lead to better overall economic impact. SMF Says Regulating Gambling to Boost Economy For months now, stakeholders have cautioned that over-regulating the gambling industry would effectively deprive people of revenue and bite […]