Legal
March 17, 2020
Gambling Curriculum Coming to Schools in the UK This Year
Gambling in the United Kingdom has been a topic of discussions on so many levels. There are lots of good things that can be said about the sector but this does not mean that the negative impacts are being overlooked. As the industry continues to thrive, there are more cases of negative aspects such as […]
Business
March 16, 2020
Betfred Obtains Access To MoPlay’s UK Customer Database
Betfred seems to have won the competitive auction for the customer database of online gaming operator MoPlay, as the owner company Addison Global has fallen into insolvency. Clients’ Database Auction The companies bidding for the UK section of the MoPlay’s clients featured strong competition from operators such as BetVictor, Star Sports and Virgin Media, but […]
Lottery
March 13, 2020
UKGC: National Lottery Timetable Dates Indicative Only
A possible delay in the tender process that is about to select the operator for the UK National Lottery for 14 years, starting from 2023, has provoked concerns among potential bidders, claiming any delay favours the current operator. Two Months Less To Transfer Operations The timetable for the bidding process, a procurement-type questionnaire drafted by […]
Business
February 27, 2020
The Stars Group 2019 Financial Report Posted $2.53Bn Total Revenue
The Stars Group /TSG/ 2019 financial results report released today showed the company had a strong performance in two specific geographic markets, Australia and the UK. The Stars Group, the company that is currently merging with owner of FanDuel and Paddy Power Betfair, the US-based Flutter Entertainment, showed a 24.6% year-on-year increase in revenue and […]
Casino
February 14, 2020
Gambling Shares Drop Amid Mention of Potential £2 Limit on Online Games
Shares in gambling companies in the United Kingdom have come a-tumbling after the UK Gambling Commission’s chief executive, Neil McArthur, acknowledged that the Commission could take an interest in reviewing the maximum allowable bets on online slots, scaling them down to £2. Mr. McArthur spoke to a cross-parliamentary group of MPs (APPG) overseeing gambling and […]
Industry
February 12, 2020
ICE London Update: Microgaming’s New and Exciting Titles
As expected, the ICE London 2020 was every bit as exciting as we had hoped. With well over 9,000 game operators and just about 600 solutions providers in attendance, it can now be classified as a success. This time there were over 70 new exhibitors from over 35 jurisdictions across the world, a clear sign […]
Business
February 6, 2020
Premier League Boss Defends Clubs’ Rights to Partner with Gambling Companies
The English Premier League (EPL) newly-installed boss, Richard Masters, has argued against any government attempts to restrict clubs’ freedom of striking up partnerships with whomever they see fit, and betting companies in particular. EPL New Chief Executive Richard Masters Fights Government on Gambling Regulations Premier League’s new boss, Richard Masters, will challenge the government on […]
Business
February 5, 2020
Flutter Entertainment, TSG Merger to Be Examined by UK’s CMA
As Flutter Entertainment and The Stars Group edge closer to their merger, competition authorities in the United Kingdom have said that they would now want to review the deal and gauge its impact on markets in the country. Competition and Markets Authority to Review Flutter Entertainment, TSG Merger Flutter Entertainment, owner of flagship gaming and […]
Casino
February 5, 2020
NetGaming Supercars Take Centre Stage at ICE London 2020
One of the gaming industry’s largest events, ICE London 2020, kicked off this week with NetGaming taking centre stage. The up-and-coming creative casino games studio solidified their presence in the main boulevard (Stand MS6) with their supercar-themed competition featuring a Porsche GT2 and Pagani Huayra. The company welcomes all visitors to enter the competition so […]
Business
January 28, 2020
UK Doubling Down on Efforts to Promote Safer Gambling
Last year, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and other gambling-related authorities in the UK implemented a number of measures that were designed to foster responsible gambling. These measures have had varying degrees of success which leaves room for improvement. Fortunately, the gambling commission is not backing down on its quest to clean up the gambling […]