Esports
October 28, 2022
EEG Closes Down Vie.gg Esportsbook in NJ, Spain and the UK
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) is closing down its esports-focused sportsbook Vie.gg in the UK, Spain and New Jersey, according to an email sent to its customers across these jurisdictions. Informing Vie.gg Customers EEG informed customers that its websites in the UK, Spain and New Jersey in the US would remain active only until the end […]
Industry
October 28, 2022
UKGC to Post an Improved Youth Gambling Report
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has warned stakeholders about changes to the Young People and Gambling report. The latter is set to be published in two weeks and will explore the severity of underage gambling. UKGC to Soon Post Young People and Gambling Report The report is scheduled to be published on November 10. It […]
Industry
October 28, 2022
Damian Collins Resigns from DCMS Leadership Position
Amid the ongoing review of the Gambling Act in the UK, another lead part of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced his resignation. Earlier this week, Damian Collins, announced his decision to step down from his role with the DCMS. Damian Collins Steps Down from DCMS In a statement released via Twitter, […]
Casino
October 27, 2022
Flutter Achieves GamCare Certification for Multiple Brands
The global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider, Flutter Entertainment, announced Thursday it achieved prestigious safer gambling certifications for its leading brands in the UK and Ireland. Three Flutter Online Brands Awarded Certification by GamCare The company revealed its brands Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting & Gaming have been awarded the Advanced Safer Gambling […]
Industry
October 27, 2022
GamCare Publishes Annual Report for 2021/22
GamCare, an independent British charity providing help to victims of gambling harm, published its annual report for 2021/22. The charity said that a record-high number of people contacted its National Gambling Helpline. More People Sought GamCare’s Services According to GamCare, a total of 42,070 people called the helpline through phone or online chats. This marks […]
Industry
October 26, 2022
Safer Gambling Week Smashes Social Media Success
The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) which represents 90% of all of the UK’s casinos, bingo, online gaming and betting operators, and retail betting shops has reflected on the success of the Safer Gambling Week 2022 that ended on October 23. Special emphasis was put on the incredible reach recorded by the campaign on social […]
Business
October 26, 2022
Ezugi Has Struck New Partnership with Playbook in the UK
Leading live casino solutions provider Ezugi, part of Evolution, has announced a new partnership with Playbook Engineering, focusing on the UK market. The supplier of quality live casino games will now provide its state-of-the-art game across a portfolio of eight brands owned by Playbook in the United Kingdom. Playbook’s Brands Now to Benefit from Ezugi […]
Business
October 26, 2022
ASA Backs Complaint against Lottoland’s Online Ads
The UK’s regulator of advertising, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), announced Wednesday it upheld a complaint against EU Lotto Ltd, trading as Lottoland. Advertising Standards Authority Uncovers Misleading Ads The hurdle originated from two ads from Lottoland, one of which appeared in May on Bing search, while the other appeared on Google. Both ads were […]
Business
October 26, 2022
OKTO and Light & Wonder Partner for Cashless Technology in UK
OKTO has negotiated a new partnership with Light & Wonder, a global leader in the delivery of games across a number of verticals. The partnership covers the cashless payment solutions developed by OKTO which will be available for a number of game machines that are developed by Light & Wonder, including the AGC, LBO, bingo, […]
Industry
October 25, 2022
UKGC Posted Participation Survey Results
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its quarterly statistics about participation in gambling. Each quarter, the regulator probes the state of British gambling and problem gambling rates by contacting a number of people on the phone. A Probe Into UK Gambling This quarter’s telephone survey saw the UKGC question 4,018 people aged 16 […]
