Industry
November 2, 2022
EPIC Names Smith as Director of Operations
EPIC Risk Management, a consultancy that helps companies minimize gambling harm, has strengthened its core team with a new director of operations. The one joining the company is Danielle Smith, an experienced veteran in the truest sense of the word. Smith’s Career Taught Her to Manage People and Operations Prior to joining EPIC, Smith worked […]
Sports
November 2, 2022
Scotland Mulls Banning Greyhound Racing
Scotland could soon become the first nation to ban greyhound racing in the United Kingdom, marking a break with tradition and marking a big focus on animal rights, The Times of London reported. There are presently 25 race tracks all across the United Kingdom, and while the majority of those is located in England, a […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
National Lottery Q2 FY23 Funds for Good Causes Hit £501.8m
The Gambling Commission in the UK released the quarterly report keeping track of the National Lottery’s contribution to good causes report showing that funds in the second quarter of FY 23 have increased. Overview and Comparison Funds that were raised by the National Lottery for good causes need to be allocated to the National Lottery […]
Business
November 1, 2022
UK Universities to Benefit from New GAMSTOP Initiative
The UK national online self-exclusion scheme, GAMSTOP, announced a new initiative that seeks to help students affected by gambling harm. The Gambling Support University Tour Will Help Students in the UK GAMSTOP unveiled Tuesday that it joined forces with RecoverMe, a mobile health application that helps people affected by gambling addiction as well as the […]
Sports
November 1, 2022
Bet365 Happy with Greyhound Racing Deal Results
Last April, the leading British online gambling company bet365 inked an agreement to support the British greyhound racing scene. Now, the company has commented on the effectiveness of its decision to support the vertical. Bet365 Is Excited to Support More Greyhound Events A few months after the deal was inked, bet365 released a statement, saying […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
ICE London 2023 Welcomes Back Major Gaming Industry Suppliers
The ICE London 2023 is now open for registration as this year’s event will be looking to raise the bar for the global gaming industry under the ‘Stronger Together’ theme. Fantastic Opportunity to Re-Connect The event labeled as “three days of unrivalled product discovery” is scheduled to take place at ExCel London February 7-9 and […]
Industry
October 31, 2022
UK Tote Secures Premium NA Racing Content
UK and Irish horse racing fans can rest easy, as UK Tote recently announced that it would extend its agreement with North American content provider XB Net. The pool betting operator has secured broadcasting and betting rights for nearly all high-profile stateside races to continue providing its clients with excellent, engaging content. UK Tote Invests […]
Industry
October 31, 2022
Regal Gaming Technologies Adopts Yoti’s Age Verification Solution
Regal Gaming Technologies, the leading UK supplier of amusement equipment to the leisure sector, has joined forces with Yoti in a move against underage gambling. Yoti will power the slots provider with its digital age verification product, allowing its slot machines to identify minors. Yoti Powers Regal with Age Verification Tech Per the agreement, Yoti […]
Lottery
October 31, 2022
Allwyn Eyes Acquisition of Camelot UK’s Business
Czech lottery giant Allwyn Entertainment confirmed that it is in talks with Camelot for the acquisition of the latter’s UK business. Allwyn, which was selected as the next National Lottery operator, is bullish on consolidating power in the British market. Allwyn Wants to Speed Things Up Earlier this year, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission named […]
Casino
October 31, 2022
UK Hairdresser Lost $81K in 4 Hours in Problem Gambling Spree
The report shares the story of a UK hairdresser who was already suffering from gambling harm for years when the global pandemic hit and she found herself binge-gambling after a brief pause. She was not eating or sleeping properly, and help was not easy to find. Losing 2-Years’ Wages in 4 Hours’ Wagers The Mirror […]
