Lottery
August 30, 2022
Scratchcards Gifts to Children Common Among Gambler and Non-Gambler Parents
Children are bound to suffer in families of problem gamblers, according to new research conducted by GamCare, a charity. The organization has found out that children whose parents are problem gamblers or at-risk gamblers are more likely to receive scratchcards as gifts or to be bought scratchcards directly, fostering an unhealthy attitude towards gambling from […]
Legal
August 29, 2022
Customer Takes Entain to Court for AML Breaches
An unsatisfied customer is about to take Entain to court. The gambler is unhappy with Ladbrokes’ problem gambling prevention measures or rather the lack thereof. Rose Deposited $21,000 a Day While Earning $3,500 a Month Simon Rose played with the Entain subsidiary for over a year, resulting in significant losses. According to the man, […]
Industry
August 29, 2022
Bradford Council Turns Down Merkur Slots Venue Plans
The Bradford Council refused Merkur Slots’ plans to build a new gaming hall amid gambling harm concerns. The city officials believe that the location chosen by the operator would have put vulnerable people at high risk. Merkur Planned to Open a New Shop in Bradford Merkur Slots’ intention was to set up a gaming center […]
Lottery
August 26, 2022
£3.6m National Lottery Windfall Separated British Couple
Kirk Stevens, a 39-year-old engineer at Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, and his 40-year-old live-in girlfriend Laura Hoyle were over the moon in March last year when it turned out that the lottery ticket Laura was buying on a weekly basis instead of paying rent scooped £10,000 ($11,800) a month for 30 years net of taxes. […]
Industry
August 26, 2022
Betway MD Resigns after 20 Years with the Company
Tim Whyles, managing director at online gambling giant Betway Group, announced that he would be stepping down from his position with the company. Whyles is leaving on good terms and received warm goodbyes from his colleagues as he prepares to launch his own esports-focused media startup. Whyles Spent His Entire Career with Betway Whyles’ career […]
Industry
August 26, 2022
Higginson Announces His Departure from Flutter’s Board
Andrew Higginson, one of Flutter Entertainment’s directors, will be departing from its board. He will officially leave in December, ending his time with the company. Higginson to Leave Flutter in 2023 Higginson is currently senior independent director at Flutter, non-executive director Evergreen Garden Care, non-executive director at Warburtons and chair at JD Sports Fashion. He […]
Industry
August 25, 2022
Fitzdares Joins the Betting and Gaming Council
The Betting and Gaming Council, Britain’s single industry body for gambling, has reinforced its team with a new member. Fitzdares, one of the UK’s oldest sports betting and horseracing operators, will join the body and work alongside other notable companies. Fitzdares Becomes a Part of the BGC Fitzdares’ business dates back to 1882 and is […]
Business
August 25, 2022
Spreadex Fined $1.6M Over AML, Social Responsibility Breaches
Spreadex was the second company in the last two weeks to be fined by the Gambling Commission in the UK after a series of AML and social responsibility breaches were again discovered following an investigation. $1.6M Towards Socially Responsible Causes The Gambling Commission (GC) is responsible for issuing licenses and regulations to gambling operators in […]
Industry
August 24, 2022
Five New Members Join YGAM’s Board
The Charity Commission, Britain’s charity regulator, approved several new additions to the board of the Young Gamers and Gambling Education Trust (YGAM). All new members are experienced professionals who will be a great addition to the team. Five Members Join YGAM’s Board YGAM has the charitable mission to inform, educate and protect the youth from […]
Industry
August 24, 2022
Playtech Powers Buzz Bingo with a Single Wallet Solution
Global gaming tech developer Playtech has expanded its existing agreement with the British bingo and slots operator Buzz Bingo. The provider has now armed Buzz Bingo with a single wallet solution. The Solution Allows Players to Play Retail and Online Playtech’s single wallet tech will create a universal way for customers to add money to […]
