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Sports
November 7, 2022
Betting Allegations against Ivan Toney Emerge Just Ahead of World Cup
The famous English soccer player and Brentford striker, Ivan Toney, revealed last week that he is collaborating with the Football Association (FA) for an ongoing investigation. Ivan Toney Allegedly Gambled on Matches Only recently, a report released by the Daily Mail, claims that the famous soccer player has been the subject of an investigation by […]
Legal
November 7, 2022
Children’s Data Was Used by Gambling Companies in the UK
The Department for Education (DfE) in the UK was warned by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the country’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights, over misusing the personal information of nearly 30 million children. ICO Reprimands DfE On Sunday, the ICO issued a reprimand against the DfE, saying that the DfE misused the […]
Industry
November 4, 2022
UK Soccer Teams Support Gambling Ads Ban in Yellow Laces
With the UK still failing to produce its long-awaited gambling reforms, these types of campaigns might become more and more frequent. Groups of supporters seem to spring from every corner, so the general public is definitely feeling the holdup. Protesting to Stop Gambling ads in Soccer A campaign by The Big Step group, which is […]
Industry
November 4, 2022
Spotlight Sports Group Teamed with bet365 for Video Content
Sports betting technology, content and media company Spotlight Sports Group announced it has signed a two-year partnership deal with bet365 to make the Stoke-on-Trent-based bookmaker title sponsor of the Racing Post’s show, Upping the Ante, for the fourth and fifth consecutive series. Focusing on the Cheltenham Festival The video content sponsorship agreement between Spotlight Sports […]
Industry
November 4, 2022
UKGC Suspended LEBOM for Failure to Integrate with GAMSTOP
The UK Gambling Commission suspended from operation an online gambling operator that failed to integrate the safer gambling self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP, sending out a clear message that if operators do not abide by their responsible gambling obligations, it is determined to enforce the rules. Operation Suspension, License under Review The Commission said that as of […]
Industry
November 3, 2022
GambleAware Picks Two Agencies to Drive Social Responsibility Messaging
GambleAware has announced that it has appointed Lucky Generals and OmniGOV at MD OMD as their new creative advertising and media planning and buying agencies respectively. The new agencies will assist with the charity’s efforts to continue delivering powerful and player-focused messages that seek to protect consumers in the United Kingdom. GambleAware Finds New Creative […]
Casino
November 3, 2022
Hippodrome Casino Goes Cashless with Trust Payments
Global unified payments group Trust Payments has struck a major deal with the Hippodrome Casino, agreeing to provide it with cashless payment solutions. Following the agreement, casino visitors will be able to pay through the venue’s mobile app. Trust Payments to Power Hippodrome Casino with Cashless Solutions Per the agreement, Trust Payments will power Hippodrome […]
Industry
November 3, 2022
Community Work Sentence for £20K Theft by False Representation
A former William Hill employee who scammed his friend’s £20,000 ($23,000) poker bank in the UK was given a 12-month community order at Chester Crown Court, Daily Mail reported. What the Court Heard Amer Siddique, a former sports trader for betting companies such as William Hill, Superbet, Sky Betting and Gaming and bet365, stole the […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
GamCare to Host a Chat amid Talk Money Week
GamCare, an independent charity that supports gambling harm victims across Britain, has confirmed its intentions to support Talk Money Week 2022. The charity believes that the event is especially relevant amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. GamCare Understands People Are Struggling with Money Talk Money Week is an annual event organized by the Money and Pensions […]
Sports
November 2, 2022
William Hill to Launch Betting Location at Celtic Stadium
The leading British online betting and casino operator, William Hill, announced a new deal with the Scottish professional soccer club based in Glasgow, Celtic FC. William Hill Becomes Official In-Stadium Partner of Celtic FC The new collaboration was announced Wednesday and sees William Hill become the team’s official in-stadium betting partner. Thanks to the recent […]