Industry
January 10, 2023
Damian Green Named DCMS Committee Chair in Knight’s Absence
Damian Green MP will serve as the chairman of the Department of Digital, Culture Media and Sports Committee. Green to Chair the DCMS Committee Green will assume the rule in the wake of Julian Knight who recused himself from the Parliament recently. The latter man will meanwhile deal with sexual harassment allegations made against him […]
Lottery
January 9, 2023
UK’s Lottery-Next Operator Allwyn Appoints Kerry Parkin
Global lottery group Allwyn continued with its preparations to assume management of the UK National Lottery by expanding its senior team with the appointment of Kerry Parkin as Global Communications Director. Becoming Part of Allwyn’s Extraordinary Story Parkin announced her new role via LinkedIn, excited to join Allwyn and its team during times of global […]
Industry
January 9, 2023
A Quarter of Betting and Gaming Council’s Funds Will Reach Its Own Causes
During its 2020 funding announcement, the BGC pledged it would use GambleAware as the main commissioning agent responsible for spending £100 million ($121 million) by 2024 on projects the charity would select on its own. BGC’s Members Have Spoken In the last few months, the council’s main members, William Hill, Bet365, GVC Holdings, and Flutter […]
Industry
January 6, 2023
ICE London Organizer Clarion Gaming Announces Dedicated Street Gaming Zone
SBC News reported that ICE London organizer Clarion Gaming has announced that the new dynamic show floor dedicated to street gaming has been developed in collaboration with Gambling Business Group. GBG High Street Hub Becomes ICE London Street Gaming Space ICE London is organized by gambling event company Clarion Gaming and this year will take […]
Industry
January 6, 2023
Kenny to Step Down from Group PR Role and Leave William Hill
William Hill’s Group PR and Communications Lead, Tony Kenny, announced he would step down from his position and leave the bookmaker he had spent over 16 years with. Privileged to Work for William Hill Kenny announced that he would be leaving William Hill in a statement on his LinkedIn profile, expressing what an honor it […]
Business
January 6, 2023
Streaks Gaming Becomes First Conversational Gaming Firm on LSE
Streaks Gaming managed to raise GBP 3 million ($3.6 million) with the major part of the funding being provided by finance incubator AQRU PLC, which invested GBP 2.3 million ($2.7 million) in Streaks Gaming shares. Streaks Gaming Raises GBP 3M from IPO on LSE The Initial Public Offering of Streaks Gaming on the London Stock […]
Industry
January 5, 2023
UK Needs to Save Its Gambling Industry, Says John Spellar MP
John Spellar, a Labour Party MP recently wrote for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in light of the ongoing government review of the main gambling law in the country. In a report released by The House, the MP urged the government to implement measures that will protect the flourishing British gambling industry. Sensible and […]
Industry
January 4, 2023
NGOs in UK Criticize In-Stadium Betting Shops Worrying about Impact
The gambling branding has been branded as “honey traps” that end up luring young supporters. The latest criticism is triggered by the news that at least eight teams in professional soccer are going to team up with betting brands to launch “Home Shops” on-site of stadiums. NGOs Call Betting-Sports Partnerships “Honey Traps” Sheffield, the first […]
Lottery
January 2, 2023
Lucky Winner Forgets Lottery Ticket in a Shopping Cart
Winning the lottery regardless of the amount brings excitement to everyone who gambles. Only recently, one lucky winner forgot their ticket in a shopping cart. Luckily, the ticket was uncovered by an honest man that now wants to return it to its owner. Big Lottery Prize Forgotten in a Shopping Cart Just after Christmas, Richard […]
Industry
January 2, 2023
Police in the UK to Look for Signs of Addiction
Police are becoming aware of the negative effect that gambling addiction can have on individuals and how destitute and despair can push people into crime, similar to how drug and alcohol addiction can lead to unlawful behavior. Understand and Treat, Don’t Simply Punish This is why authorities in England and Wales are going to work […]
