Legal
November 28, 2022
Defrauded Norfolk Company Gets Money Back from Gambling Institutions
A Norfolk company has been able to recover more than GBP 1 million ($1.2 million) in stolen funds after one of its employees used the money to feed his gambling addiction. Defrauded Norfolk Company Receives Most of the Money Back The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) reported that Norfolk-based waterproof accessories seller SealSkinz received […]
Casino
November 28, 2022
Push Gaming Takes Another Stride in the UK market with MrQ
B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has secured a new partnership with MrQ, which will allow the operator to access the full range of the supplier’s award-winning and player-favorite games. Push Gaming offers a portfolio of highly innovative slot games that will contribute to MrQ’s own status as a leading casino brand in the United Kingdom. […]
Casino
November 28, 2022
Woman Prostituted to Pay Off Gambling Debt, Got Pregnant
Gambling addiction is wreaking havoc in its victims’ lives, and in this story, a woman is faced with multiple difficult circumstances. All of her problems, however, might be stemming from her gambling, which has led her to lie and deceit, and has her marriage hanging by a thread. 12 Weeks Secretly Pregnant A woman sold […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
UKGC Studied the Changes in the Gambling Landscape
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest statistics concerning the state of the gambling industry. The regulator’s data shows that the retail sector is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic but the online vertical continues to be more popular. COVID Changed How People Gamble The UKGC estimates that there are around 15 million […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
British MP Preaches Balance as Reforms Loom
Many people in the United Kingdom are preaching gambling reforms ahead of the publishing of the notorious white paper. The latter is expected to modernize Britain’s gambling laws and make them adequate for the current age. However, not everyone is buying the pro-reforms rhetoric. MP Mark Jenkinson certainly doesn’t. Jenkinson Promotes Moderation Jenkinson, who is […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
EuroMillions Winner Addict Goes to Jail for Swindling Other People’s Money
A gambler who had the luck many others would never have was sentenced to spend 12 months in jail this week for a £34,000 ($41,000) luxury clothing scam. Slippery Slope between Gambling and Addiction Reece Casey, 31, from Dudley, in the West Midlands, returned to Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday to hear his sentence after […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
GambleAware Published NGTS 2021-22 Statistics
GambleAware, a British charity helping people struggling with problem gambling, has published the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) annual statistics for the 2021-22 period. The results show that the service is highly effective in helping people overcome addiction. NGTS Remains an Effective Treatment Service As announced by GambleAware, the statistics show that the NGTS is […]
Industry
November 24, 2022
Betfair Denies Inundating Ashton Before His Death
Mr. Philip Kolvin KC, a barrister for Betfair, appeared at a pre-inquest review at Leicester Coroner’s Court and stated that the gambling firm “did not bombard” a man with enticing gambling promotions before he died. Luke Ashton, 40, traveled more than 100 miles from his home in Leicester and took his own life in an […]
Business
November 24, 2022
Rank Group Names Charles-Jones as Head of Remuneration Committee
Rank Group, a gambling company based in the United Kingdom, has reinforced its team with a new head of its remuneration committee. The one joining the company is Lucinda Charles-Jones who will replace the current committee head, Steven Esom. The new appointee has also been named as the designated non-executive director for workforce engagement. Rank […]
Business
November 24, 2022
Betting Handle in New Hampshire Hits $91.3M in October
The sports betting handle reported by licensed operators in New Hampshire in October marked the second highest since the start of the year, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Combined Betting Handle Hits $91.3M in October The New Hampshire Lottery, the authority tasked with the regulation of sports betting in […]
