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Industry
January 24, 2023
888 William Hill Names Phil Walker as UK and Ireland MD
888 William Hill, the entity formed in the wake of 888 Holdings’ acquisition of William Hill, has designated Phil Walker as its managing director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Walker, a former William Hill director, will essentially carry on with his duties as a part of the newly-formed company. Walker to Serve 888 William […]
Industry
January 24, 2023
ICE Consumer Protection Zone on Track to Hit Fund-Raising Target
The target is just £6,000 shy of the expected sum, and a number of prominent companies participated in the backing of the zone, designed to spread awareness about problem gambling and how businesses stand to benefit from tackling the issue on an industry level. Consumer Protection Is Now an Indelible Part of ICE’s Identity Among […]
Sports
January 24, 2023
Premier Greyhound Racing Signs Commercial Partnership with Major Betting Brands
In an official press release, the company confirmed that it has signed with Entain, William Hill, Betfred, and Paddy Power. As a result, Premier Greyhound Racing will supply those companies and their brands with greyhound racing, forming important commercial ties with some of the industry’s leaders. Premier Greyhound Racing Brings the Sport to Global Audiences […]
Industry
January 24, 2023
YGAM Insists on Education as Part of UK Gambling Reregulation Efforts
Rigbye was speaking as part of a Parliamentary Reception during which she advised MPs to tread carefully and to ensure that the White Paper, which will set out the conditions for the reregulation of the gambling market in the United Kingdom, meets certain industry and player-protection standards. Education plays a crucial role for YGAM in […]
Sports
January 24, 2023
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Carabao Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Nottingham Forest should really feel good about themselves after getting to the Top 4 of the Carabao Cup. It’s fair to say that not even their biggest fans expected the Tricky Trees to get this far. The big question is whether they can get even one step further. Oddsmakers don’t think so. They see Manchester […]
Lottery
January 24, 2023
Allwyn Secures Approval from UKGC for Camelot Takeover
The announcement came Monday and marks a major step ahead in Allwyn’s acquisition of Camelot from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. The plan for the takeover was announced after a legal battle between the duo lasted for several months. Ultimately, Allwyn, as the winner of the fourth National Lottery license, agreed to acquire Camelot […]
Sports
January 23, 2023
Premier League Ties to Asian Betting Companies Raise Concerns
There are currently ten English Premier League (EPL) clubs that are in partnership with eight Asia-facing betting brands. What all those brands have in common is that they are all tied to an Isle of Man-based company called TGP, an investigation by The Mail on Sunday reveals. Currently, TGP Europe is licensed by the gambling […]
Industry
January 23, 2023
GambleAware to Support GLEN with £375,000 Grant
The NGO has forwarded a grant worth £375,000 which will be distributed over the next three years, which will see the Gambling Lived Experience Network, or GLEN, seek to establish itself as an independent entity after the initial funding period. Gambling Lived Experience Network Gets Backing from GambleAware In order to make a lasting change, […]
Industry
January 20, 2023
Ygam Presents New Strategy over Parliamentary Reception
The prestigious event was attended by government representatives, charities, regulators and other stakeholders within the industry. Overall, the event attracted approximately 90 guests including members of local authorities and trade associations. Damian Collins MP, the minister responsible for gambling, as well as chair of the DCMS select committee between 2016 and 2019, hosted the reception. […]
Legal
January 20, 2023
BHA Hands Down 15-Year Ban to Danny Brock
Brock will not be able to return to racing for 15 years, which is a career-ending ban handed by the authority. The BHA has been forced to enact this penalty as a result of Brock’s intentional and purposeful fixing of races, the investigation argues. Cleaning Up Horse Racing from Frauds According to the authority, Brock […]