Sports
November 15, 2020
Unibet Hits 1000 Horse Racing Sponsorships Today
Today Unibet reaches a landmark moment since its entry into the UK market. By sponsoring the Grade 1 Unibet Morgiana hurdle and the Grade 3 Unibet Greatwood hurdle the company reaches its 1000th horse racing sponsorship. 1000 Horse Races in the UK Sponsored by Unibet Since the entry of Unibet on the UK market in […]
Sports
November 14, 2020
UK Sports Betting Increase in September, Gambling Commission Says
The UKGC sees increased sports betting activity in September owing to live sports return and reports higher gross gambling yield (GGY) in the month. September’s Live Sports Betting Increases, UKGC Says The United Kingdom has seen a small spike in the country’s sports betting activity, following the return of the Premier League. According to new […]
Business
November 13, 2020
UK Slots Gross Gaming Yield Low in September
Recent data revealed by the Gambling Commission in the UK outlines that the slots gross gaming yield (GGY) in September decreased by 4% when compared to August. In contrast, sports betting GGY in September marked a 15% increase, reaching £189 million. Slots GGY in September Reaches New Low Point Recent numbers by the Gambling Commission […]
Legal
November 12, 2020
The Guardian: Two MPs Reviewing Gambling Act Have Industry Ties
According to the Guardian, Tory MPs Philip Davies and Laurence Robertson have been subject to criticism for their involvement with both gambling firms and the upcoming review of the Gambling Act 2005. Two MPs Come under Fire for Gambling Ties The Guardian has published an article discussing two Tory MPs recent involvement with gambling companies […]
Legal
November 11, 2020
UKGC Fines BoyleSports £2.8m for Reported AML Failures
BoyleSports has been fined by the UK Gambling Commission over anti money-laundering compliance failures. The sportsbook has accepted the fine and assisted the regulator throughout the investigation. BoyleSports Fined £2.8m over AML Failure The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a stiff penalty to BoyleSports, imposing a £2.8 million fine. The penalty comes in the […]
Industry
November 9, 2020
GC: KYC and Affordability Checks Need Further Improvement
The gambling industry watchdog in the UK outlined further improvements for the areas of Know Your Customer (KYC) and affordability checks are needed, as current efforts from licensees continue to fall short of the regulator’s expectations. The British Gambling Commission (GC) released its annual Compliance and Enforcement Report, along with the first ever National Strategic […]
Legal
November 7, 2020
UKGC Urges Gambling Operators for Responsibility during Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a new lockdown effective in England from this Thursday through December 2. Considering that casinos, as well as many other businesses, are now closed and a big part of the population will spend more time at home, the Gambling Commission asked the operators in the country to conduct online business responsibly. […]
Legal
November 5, 2020
UKGC Considers £100 Loss Limits, Calls on Stakeholders for Evidence
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for evidence from stakeholders whether a proposed £100 loss limit is justifiable. A Proposed £100 Loss Limit Sends Scares in the UK Market The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is flirting with a new idea that has sent chills down the spines of gambling firms. Will a potentially industry-ending […]
Industry
November 3, 2020
UK: Public Consultation on Operator’s Role in Harm Prevention
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) is starting a consultation with online gambling operators and consumers, looking for insights on how to better protect vulnerable customers from gambling related harms. Gambling Harm Prevention at the Source Arguing that remote gambling operators are already in a position to identify players who may be susceptible to gambling harm, […]
Industry
November 2, 2020
BGC Hails Furlough Extension, Calls for End to Arbitrary Decisions
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) welcomed the decision from the Chancellor of the Exchequer to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme through November, but called on the Government to allow casinos and betting shops to re-open from day 1 after the lockdown period is over. Stop Arbitrary Decisions Ahead of the second nationwide lockdown […]