Sports
January 12, 2021
UK Horseracing Industry Can Face £60m Yearly Loss Due to Affordability Checks
The horseracing industry fears the financial loss of £60 million a year from the proposed affordability checks. There is a template letter by senior figures, addressed to parliament. The letter is intended for lawmakers to propose to Gambling Commission (UKGC) to reconsider the proposal. UK Horseracing Can Face a Substantial Loss Due to New Measures […]
Sports
January 10, 2021
MansionBet Extended Sponsorship Deal with ARC and JCR
MansionBet, the sports betting brand of Mansion Group, decided to extend its sponsorship deal with Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR) as part of the continued in 2021 support of British racing. “We are both excited and proud to continue our support of British racing into 2021. Having taken huge steps forward […]
Industry
January 9, 2021
Gambling Addict Goes to Jail for Stealing Company Money
Swindling company money would cost you jail time – that was the message Deputy Circuit Judge Neil Bidder QC sent out when he sentenced a financial director who stole over £800,000 to satisfy gambling addiction. Siphoning Company Money Lauren Farr, 34, of Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Monmouthshire, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after admitting […]
Industry
January 9, 2021
UKGC Looking to Improve Research Methodology On Gambling Behaviour
The UK Gambling Commission is looking for feedback and guidance on improving its research methodology on gambling behavior and addiction. UKGC Adjusts Research Methodology The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is looking to adjust and refine its research methodology on gambling and gambling addiction. To that end, the UKGC has launched a consultation for feedback and […]
Business
January 6, 2021
Peel Hunt: 888 Holdings Represents 2021 Growth Potential
Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888 Holdings was the only gambling industry representative to feature in a list of 41 stocks which the UK investment banking company Peel Hunt outlined for top growth in 2021. Growth Potential List Urged by the tumultuous financial 2020 due to the economy-wide knock-on effects of the coronavirus spread and the […]
Business
January 5, 2021
UK’s New Lockdown Brings Hardships for the Gaming Industry
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the UK entered into a new lockdown. The new measure ordered the closure of “non-essential” businesses and may last until mid-February. New Lockdown in UK Closes “Non-essential” Businesses In light of the ongoing pandemic, the UK rolled out additional restrictions aiming […]
Business
January 4, 2021
Entain Confirms MGM Resorts Proposal Rumor, Says It Undervalues Its Prospects
Entain has received two proposals from MGM Resorts in a bid to buy out the company. The company has requested more details from MGM as to the rationale behind the proposals. MGM Resorts Bids for Entain Are a Fact, Says Company Entain has followed up on a Wall Street Journal’s article detailing a bid by […]
Sports
January 4, 2021
Kieran Trippier’s Ban for Breaching FA Rules on Gambling is on Hold
Last week, Kieran Trippier was found guilty of betting offenses and received a temporary suspension, effective immediately. His 10-week ban for breaching the FA rules is currently on hold while waiting for an appeal. Kieran Trippier Received the Ban for Betting Violation against the Football Association Kieran Trippier received a fine of £70,000 and was […]
Industry
January 3, 2021
Former Amateur Footballer Richie Paxton Shares His Story Ahead of Launching Counselling Business
Richie Paxton was a football player in the period 2000-2019 and now opens up about his addictive lifestyle. It All Began When Richie was Only 16 The local English newspaper The Chronicle shared the story of Richie Paxton, a former amateur footballer, who struggled with addiction to drinking, drugs and gambling, but managed to recover […]
Industry
January 2, 2021
Children Should be Taught the Risks of Gambling at School
Public health experts in Northern Ireland advise educating youngsters about gambling harm in class. Up to 40,000 People in Northern Ireland may Have a Gambling Problem Clinicians from the Faculty of Public Health support the introduction of gambling education in Northern Ireland’s school curriculum, according to a submission by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council […]