Industry
April 3, 2023
BetMakers Expands GRN’s UK, Ireland Footprint via 1/ST Content Deal
Horse racing industry data, analytics and content supplier, BetMakers Technology Group, announced in a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) this morning it has signed a non-binding term sheet with 1/ST Content to distribute race meetings from BetMakers’ Global Racing Network (GRN) to international wagering markets, including Ireland and the UK. Content Distribution Deal […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
GambleAware Increases Funding for National Gambling Support Network
The leading independent charity in the UK, GambleAware, announced changes to its National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) Monday. The charity confirmed that the NGTS was renamed to National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). Additionally, GambleAware confirmed that it doubled the funding for the next year for the newly renamed network that will help by providing vital […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
BGC to Support RET Levy if Land-Based Operators Are Protected
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council said that it would welcome a mandatory levy to fund gambling research, education and treatment (RET) services if it is independent and tiered to protect land-based companies. The mandatory levy is a measure proposed ahead of the release of the white paper which will revolutionize British gambling law. It would […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
New Levy Proposed on UK Gambling Firms to Fund NHS Addiction Treatment
Daily Mail and Daily Express reported that the UK Government is planning to introduce a new levy on gambling companies to fund treatment programs for those addicted to gambling, with the proceeds being directed toward the National Health Service (NHS). Proposed New Levy to Prevent Firms from Exploiting Loopholes in Gambling Contributions The proposed new […]
Casino
April 3, 2023
Former Doctor with Gambling Addiction Regains Medical License
North Wales Live reported that after the medical tribunal panel concluded that Dr Aled Jones had gained adequate insight into his conviction, he was reinstated to the medical register following an 18-month suspension. Medical Tribunal Panel Lifts Suspension of Dr Jones After Extensive Remediation The medical tribunal panel acknowledged that Dr Jones had received two […]
Industry
March 31, 2023
Octoplay Acquires UK License, Praises the UKGC’s Efficiency
Octoplay, a provider of online casino gaming, has announced that it has successfully secured a license to distribute its content in the United Kingdom. This is a major milestone for the company and will allow it to expand its footprint in one of Europe’s most mature markets. The new accomplishment, Octoplay noted, comes in addition […]
Industry
March 31, 2023
After Stealing to Fund Gambling Habit, Woman Turns Life Around
Tracey Stevenson, a Thetford, UK resident, was sentenced to four years in prison back in 2017 after she admitted stealing £1.7 million ($2.1 million) from her employer. The hefty sum reportedly was primarily used for gambling, as well as personal expenditures. Besides the money she stole, Stevenson had ironically secured two significant gambling wins, £220,000 […]
Sports
March 30, 2023
Newcastle vs. Manchester United Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
You can think of the Newcastle vs. Manchester United game as a battle for the top 4 finish in the Premier League. The Red Devils are 3rd in the standings, but they got just two points more than the 5th-placed Newcastle. Tottenham is in-between, but the Spurs have troubles of their own – they’ve just […]
Industry
March 30, 2023
The UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Magnifies the Country’s Gambling Harm Woes
As the recent record-breaking William Hill fine once again brings gambling harm into the limelight, GamCare shared a detailed analysis revealing that not all is good in the island nation. The charity shared a recent YouGov survey outlining how price hikes and rising inflation sometimes forced individuals to gamble to afford necessities. Problem gamblers suffered […]
Sports
March 30, 2023
EPL to Give Up Front-of-Shirt Sponsorships, Will Demand a Transition Period
Premier League teams continue eyeing the idea of removing gambling logos from the front of their jerseys. The clubs hope that moving the gambling advertising to their shirt sleeves would be a good compromise with the government, which is increasingly bullish on cracking down on gambling promotions in pro sports. The clubs’ intentions first became […]
