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 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 […]
Legal
February 26, 2021
UK: Gambling Act 2005 Changes Unlikely to Occur Before 2022
The UK may not implement any changes to the Gambling Act 2005 before 2022, a government official noted during a Westminster Policy Forum event. No Industry Changes This Year Ben Dean, director of sport and gambling at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) suggested that the timeframe for change implementation regarding the […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
UK Gambling Activities Decreased in 2020, Says Report by GC
In 2020, gambling activities in the UK decreased significantly, according to a new report released by the Gambling Commission. Overall, gambling activities fell by 42% and significant decrease was observed in the retail sector. In contrast, online gambling activities increased by 3%. GC Reveals a New Report on Gambling Activities for 2020 According to a […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
UKGC Reports 30.5% Increase in GGY for December 2020
The UKGC reported higher overall results for December 2020 but said it will keep an eye on data as the quick growth of GGY could be cause for concern. 5 Million Bettors in December The UK’s Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) increased by 30.5% to £613.6 million in December 2020, the Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today. […]
Industry
February 23, 2021
UK to End Betting Shops Closures on April 12, Says Johnson
Betting shops in the United Kingdom will reopen on April 12, a Downing Street spokesperson has confirmed in light of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Monday statement that the country would start gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Betting Shops Readying to Reopen on April 12 The United Kingdom is preparing to lift restrictions on betting shops allowing […]
Industry
February 22, 2021
Law Firm Mischon de Reya Advices Partners to Prepare for Possible Interruption
Mischon de Reya has advised its online gambling partners to prepare for the possibility that the EU could prohibit data transfers to the UK. Post-Brexit Data Protection Still Unclear London-based law firm Mischon de Reya has informed its partners of further concerns and complications that Brexit would have on the online gambling sector. The notice covers several major points of concern, […]
Industry
February 22, 2021
UKGC to Educate Citizens about Gambling Blocking Tools
A new awareness campaign spearheaded by the UK Gambling Commission will seek to raise awareness about gambling blocking tools. UKGC to Help General Public Benefit from Gambling Blocking Tools The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) remains committed to bolstering its efforts to protecting consumers, now with a new consumer guidance campaign. Aimed at the general public, […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
UKGC Extends Public Consultation by Friday, February 26
The public consultation on the prevalence of gambling harm in the United Kingdom has been extended to this Friday when the regulator will collect final feedback from stakeholders and the public. UKGC Determined to Remit Reliable Data Back to Authorities The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) decided to extend its consultation on the prevalence of problem […]
Industry
February 19, 2021
NGTS Treatment Has Positive Impact On Gambling Addiction
According to a study by GambleAware, treatment by the UK’s National Gambling Treatment Service has had a positive impact on most patients between 2019 and 2020. NGTS Treatment Has Positive Impact on Problem Gamblers According to a recent report by GambleAware, the treatment program offered by the UK’s National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) has had […]