Sports
September 6, 2022
Kyle Lafferty Wants to Ban Operators from Soccer
Kyle Lafferty, a professional Northern Irish soccer player, has had a long and successful career. However, he has also had some serious gambling addiction problems in the past. Lafferty decided to talk about his past woes and appealed for a ban on gambling in pro soccer. The Player Used to Struggle with a Gambling Addiction […]
Casino
September 5, 2022
Workers at London’s Grosvenor Casinos to Go on 72-Hour Strike
Grosvenor Casinos across London may remain closed for the Sept 9-12 weekend after workers at the casinos voted in favor of a strike action proposal in demand of better pay. Demanding a ‘Wage They Can Live On’ Commencing at 18:00 GMT on September 9 and running throughout 6:00 on September 12, the strike is set […]
Business
September 5, 2022
Sky Bet’s Director of Technology Resigns after a Six Years Tenure
Mark Joyce, director of technology at Sky Betting & Gaming, announced his leave from the company via his official LinkedIn profile. Joyce received warm goodbyes from his colleagues and reflected positively on his six years at the Flutter-owned operator but did not disclose any specific plans for the future. Diverse IT Work Gave Joyce Considerable […]
Legal
September 2, 2022
UK Gambling Commission Backtracks on Operator Requirements
The UK Gambling Commission announced in a new update to its customer interaction requirements and guidance instructions that requirements for operators to act on indicators of vulnerability, as well as to prevent marketing and new bonus offer for those with strong indications of harm are being postponed. Granting the Industry Extension In a new update […]
Industry
September 2, 2022
Baillie and Seddon Re-appointed as UKGC Commissioners
The UK Gambling Commission announced the reappointments of John Baillie and Catharine Seddon as Commissioners at the national gambling regulator effective December 31, 2022. The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Nadine Dorries has re-appointed Baillie and Seddon as Commissioners to further strengthen expertise at the national gambling regulator. Both Commissioners […]
Lottery
September 2, 2022
Gambler Who Blew $11.2M in Ten Years Regrets Nothing
“Lotteries are stupid,” said Olivia Wilde’s character in House M.D., a beloved medical drama about highly successful doctors whose personal conflicts and patients’ inclination to tell lies clash to create one of the best series in television history. The idea behind this statement is that winning the lottery would not fundamentally change who you are […]
Sports
September 1, 2022
Sky Racing World and ARC to Commingle US and UK Wagering Pools
Sky Racing World has signed a new agreement with Arena Racing Company thanks to which it will elevate its portfolio on international horse races. The deal will commingle the US wagering pools with the wagering pools hosted in the UK. Advance-Deposit Wagering Will Allow US Players to Gain Access to UK Wagering Pools Thanks to […]
Industry
September 1, 2022
Recently Appointed 888 Board Member Randy Freer Resigned
Randy Freer, one of three recently appointed members to the Board of Directors at 888 Holdings, has resigned from his duties with immediate effect, the betting and gaming operator announced. Outside Commitments behind Resignation Publishing a short statement to investors, Gibraltar-based gambling group 888 Holdings announced the resignation of Freer from his duties as an […]
Slots
August 30, 2022
NetGaming Introduces Juicy Gold 100 Slot
NetGaming has returned with an exciting new fruit slot in “Juicy Gold 100.” The game is based on the best principles of iGaming and it’s a highly volatile slot with a 5-by-3 grid and base game return-to-player of 94.30%. Juicy Gold 100 is a streamlined title that is designed to appeal to classic gamers but […]
Casino
August 30, 2022
Leaked Letter Suggests UKGC Probing Link Between Suicides and Gambling
The UK is in dire need of a gambling regulation reform and it’s been delayed multiple times now. In a leaked letter it becomes apparent that regardless of the lack of changes in place, there is still activity behind the scenes. Bereaved families have always fought for immediate action, but the process of change is […]
