Industry
December 20, 2022
ICE London’s Customer Protection Zone Will Feature 20 Entities in 2023
As announced by Ewa Bakun, Clarion Gaming’s director of industry insight and engagement, the internationally recognized Customer Protection Zone, will make a return. Citing the responsible approach to advertising award the zone won at the recent Global Regulatory Awards, Bakun noted that the CPZ is “one of the many success stories made possible by ICE.“ […]
Casino
December 19, 2022
Reflex Gaming, Yggdrasil Team up for New Mechanics in UK Retail Market
The brands’ alliance focuses on the introduction of Game Engagement Mechanics (GEMs) which will be rolled out on the land-based market in the country. Reflex Gaming will tap into Yggdrasil’s GEMs and bring them to various retail venues across the UK, including betting shops, pubs, arcades, and other recreational venues. Reflex Gaming is not a […]
Industry
December 19, 2022
Schools Seek to Educate Kids on Dangers of Problem Gambling
BBC News reported on new resources prepared by the CCEA in the form of five lessons that will help teachers at schools across the UK make their pupils of age 11 to 14 aware of the harm that may come from gaming and gambling. The Lessons Offer a Positive Approach to Gaming The lessons put […]
Business
December 16, 2022
Rank Group Recovery Slows Down as UK Market Shrinks
The company acknowledged the impact of the increase in the cost of living, which was evident in its UK-facing operations. Releasing its latest report, Rank Group acknowledged that in the five months ended November 30 this year, net gaming revenue (NGR) was up by only 1%, when compared to the same period in 2021. Rank […]
Casino
December 14, 2022
UKGC Holds Its Ground against Daub Alderney over £5.85M Fine
A court has sided with the UK Gambling Commission over a penalty issued to Daub Alderney which was slapped with a £5.85-million fine last year over failure to uphold social responsibility and anti-money laundering standards. The date of the fine goes back to September 2021, with Daub Alderney seeking to remedy the situation and challenge […]
Lottery
December 13, 2022
National Lottery Community Fund Donates £100 Million to UK Charities This Winter
UK’s National Lottery Community Fund distributes funding raised by National Lottery players. The organization ensures that a share of the £30 million raised each week reaches good causes and directly benefits communities. The Fund has been especially active during the holiday season, giving away grants to grassroots projects across the country. The Fund Focuses on […]
Business
December 13, 2022
Altenar to Power L&L Europe UK Sports Betting Offer
Altenar, a sportsbook supplier, has formed a new partnership with L&L Europe Limited, an operator of iGaming and betting websites in the United Kingdom. L&L Europe Limited brings a host of experiences through its flagship gaming offers captured by its casinos and other products, player-friendly cashback offers, and more. L&L Europe Breaks Ground in UK […]
Industry
December 13, 2022
UKGC Removed Tweet Associating Sports Betting, Kids, Apologized
While the association might be debatable for some, the real issue here isn’t the content, but rather – the context. Looking back at the recent months for regulation in the industry, a slightly suggestive tweet is hardly the nation’s biggest problem. It was fixed, though. Associating Gambling, Kids by Mistake The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) […]
Casino
December 12, 2022
Inspired to Provide Managed Services for Paddy Power
B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services Inspired Entertainment announced a new exclusive agreement with Flutter Entertainment-owned brand Paddy Power. Managed Services, VLT Cabinets The agreement between Inspired Entertainment and the brand operating over 350 betting shops in the UK will see the tech solutions supplier provide Paddy Power with fully integrated managed […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Monzo’s Gambling Protection Tools Set an Example for the Banking Industry
UK-based online banking provider Monzo shared some data regarding its gambling block tool. The company was one of the first to provide a similar service, and recent reports indicate that significantly more people have been taking advantage of it. Monzo’s customer-centric approach has also inspired other financial institutions to introduce similar problem gambling prevention tools. […]
