Legal
November 27, 2020
Betsson Reaffirms Responsible Gambling as Core of Operation
Responsible gambling is in the key of everything Betsson Group does, head of responsible gambling at the company, Eduards Jakubovs, said cited by CasinoBeats. Betsson’s Commitment to Responsible Gambling Remains Intact Taking the opportunity to be part of the Safer Gambling Week, Betsson Group continues to be an echelon for responsible gambling efforts, as confirmed […]
Casino
November 24, 2020
UK Lockdown Ends on Dec 2, Betting Shops and Casinos Reopen
The UK will take a targeted approach towards reopening of businesses, with regions classified as Tier 3 keeping their businesses – including casinos and sports betting shops – shut down. National Lockdown to End on December 2 The United Kingdom’s sports betting and gambling sectors will make another attempt to return to normalcy after Prime […]
Legal
November 22, 2020
Thomas Eaton Syphoned Company Money to Gamble, Sentenced to Jail
The issue of problem gambling in the UK has once again been at full display, after an accounts manager at home furnishing company based in Leicestershire Dunelm was sentenced for syphoning nearly a quarter of a million to satisfy his gambling urges. Excessive Gambling Behind the Fraud Thomas Eaton, 34-year-old, of North View Close, Asfordby […]
Industry
November 21, 2020
UK, Ireland: Betting and Gaming Council, BACTA, and Bingo Association Support Safer Gaming Week
The Safer Gambling Week for responsible gambling will run November 19-25, with the support of all Betting and Gaming Council’s members across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Customer Protection Initiative The Safer Gambling Week started on November 19 and will run until Wednesday next week. Supported by all members of the Betting and Gaming Council […]
Legal
November 21, 2020
Gambling Ads Exposure of Minors Drops in Q3, ASA Reports
The latest Advertising Standards Authority report reveals that the number of gambling ads breaching the age-restriction advertising rules decreased in the third quarter. Some 70 ads were identified as breaching the rules in Q2, while this number decreased to only 5 ads in Q3, 2020. Only 5 Gambling Ads Breach the Age-Restriction Rules for Advertising […]
Casino
November 20, 2020
Gambling Venues Can Operate Safely Under Tier 3 Restrictions
Gaming facilities in England are making desperate attempts to convince the Government they can operate safely even under Tier 3 restrictions. Currently, casinos and betting shops are closed due to the national lockdown imposed on November 5 which will run at least until December 2, but even when the lockdown is lifted, gaming venues fall […]
Sports
November 19, 2020
Sport Sponsorships Are Important during Pandemic, Says BGC
The UK Betting and Gaming Council released a statement outlining that betting sponsorships are important for multiple sports during the pandemic. BGC chief executive Michael Dugher warned that unless the Government finds balance, punters may be pushed towards the black market. Impacted by the Pandemic, Many Sports Rely on Betting Sponsorships The Betting and Gaming […]
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 […]
Business
November 17, 2020
Evolution Receives CMA Approval in the UK for NetEnt Deal
Evolution is a step closer to the takeover of NetEnt after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the deal a final approval. CMA Approves Evolution’s Bid for NetEnt Takeover The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s watchdog responsible for fighting anti-competitive activities in the country, has approved Evolution’s purchase of NetEnt in […]