Legal
March 23, 2023
Two Kindred Brands in the UK Receive Fines from the GC
The Gambling Commission in the UK, the regulatory body in charge of gambling, announced Thursday it imposed fines against two operators that are a part of Kindred Group. The fines, totaling £7.1 million ($8.7 million), were against Platinum Gaming Limited, as well as 32Red Limited. The fine against Platinum Gaming Limited, imposed by the GC […]
Industry
March 22, 2023
Responses of DCMS Gambling Inquiry Published
Launched in December, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee sought to examine the regulation of gambling in the UK. The Committee invited industry stakeholders such as gambling operators, nonprofit organizations, researchers and other organizations within the gambling sector to answer a series of questions. The invitation for written evidence was opened through February […]
Sports
March 22, 2023
Brentford Manager Comes to Ivan Toney’s Defense Amid Betting Row
Now, his club manager, Thomas Frank, stepped in to offer further details about the player and why he thought the way Toney’s case was handed sent “mixed signals.” Speaking to The Daily Mail, Frank argued that Toney has had a very difficult time dealing with racial abuse on a daily basis. Brentford Comes to Ivan […]
Legal
March 21, 2023
Trainee Lawyer Embezzles Money to Repay Gambling Debt
The ruse ended when a regular audit brought to light a couple of suspicious payments. The 31-year-old Tauseef Sadeeq couldn’t come up with plausible explanations when questioned, leading to a deeper investigation, ending with Sadeeq being sentenced to prison time. Sadeeq Won’t Be Practicing Law Anymore He was the first-ever trainee at the law firm, […]
Business
March 21, 2023
Playtech Inks Strategic Multi-Year Deal with DAZN Bet
The leading gambling technology company, Playtech, announced a new collaboration with DAZN Bet, an innovative sports betting business that launched its services last year. Thanks to the deal, announced Tuesday, DAZN Bet will benefit from content provided by Playtech. Such content will include table games, live casino games, as well as casino RNG games. Lauded […]
Industry
March 21, 2023
GambleAware Uncovers Minority-Related Gambling Harm Disparities
Gambling harm-focused UK charity GambleAware released the findings of new research comparing gambling experiences and gambling harms in Great Britain, concluding that minorities are twice as likely to develop gambling harm compared to white British majority people. Increased Vulnerabilities for Minorities The report named “Minority Communities & Gambling Harms: Quantitative Report – Lived Experience, Racism, […]
Sports
March 20, 2023
Father of Three from South Wales Blames William Hill for Gambling Addiction
BBC News reported that bookmaker William Hill has been accused by a gambling addict of not doing enough to help him stop betting while he was staking thousands of pounds on single bets. According to gambling rules, bookmakers are required to intervene at signs of distress. Father of Three and Teacher from South Wales Struggles […]
Sports
March 20, 2023
Snooker Player Mark King Suspended over Match-Fixing Suspicion
The latest player to be named is also the first British player, Mark King, who has been suspended over a game he played against Joe Perry and lost 4-0 in February at the Welsh Open King Becomes First British Player Suspended in Recent Match-Fixing Case King’s name is lumped together for the time being with […]
Sports
March 20, 2023
Man Blows His Defense in Gambling Fraud Case after TikTok Stream
He was sentenced by a judge at Liverpool Crown Court, which was inclined to show the man leniency but was then dissuaded when it transpired that Shaw had “bragged” to his TikTok followers about his crime. He, and his partner in crime, Paul Shaw, pled guilty to a conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. […]
Industry
March 17, 2023
Playtech Extends Its Long-term Partnership with Betfred
Gambling software developer Playtech announced an extension of its exclusive partnership with Betfred. The two companies will continue their collaboration, which will see the former company supply the operator with more sports betting machines. As agreed, more Playtech Self Service Betting Terminals will be installed in Betfred shops, helping Betfred keep up with the rising […]
